SVC PLUS: An MMC STATCOM for network and grid access applications

Author

Pereira, Manuela ; Retzmann, Dietmar ; Lottes, J. ; Wiesinger, Markus ; Wong, Gerald

Author_Institution

Energy Sector - E T PS, Siemens AG, Erlangen, Germany

fYear

2011

fDate

19-23 June 2011

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

5

Abstract

The use of powerful modular multilevel converters (MMC) for FACTS applications has resulted in the development of new STATCOM products, which have been already applied in a number of projects, due to its superior characteristics and competitive costs. The MMC simplifies equipment design, improves response time and reduces losses. This paper introduces a STATCOM of this type, discussing the characteristics and advantages of this technology for FACTS and grid access applications.

Keywords

flexible AC transmission systems; power convertors; power grids; static VAr compensators; FACTS application; MMC STATCOM; SVC PLUS; equipment design; grid access application; modular multilevel converter; network access application; Automatic voltage control; Capacitors; Educational institutions; Reactive power; Static VAr compensators; Switches; FACTS; Grid access; Multilevel power converter; Power electronics; Power quality; Power system stability; STATCOM; Static VAr compensators;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

PowerTech, 2011 IEEE Trondheim

Conference_Location

Trondheim

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-8419-5

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-4244-8417-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PTC.2011.6019245

Filename

6019245