Synchronous motor

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GE has led the way with synchronous condenser technology for over a century, and recently it has been revamped to better support grid owners. Working toward a cleaner energy future Countries around the world are turning to more renewable energy sources and looking to reduce their reliance on fossil thermal power. As a result, global transmission networks are becoming less reliable, creating many challenges for grid operators—including a deficiency in reactive compensation support, system inertia and short-circuit strength. Amidst this transforming energy landscape, synchronous condenser technology is proving to be a key component of the solution for increasing grid stability. Synchronous condensers enable renewables on the grid Installed at strategic intervals along a transmission system, synchronous condenser systems are either new electrical rotating equipment or existing turbogenerators reconfigured to perform as reliable grid stabilizers. They produce or absorb reactive power to keep the current flowing consistently to the grid–helping to ensure reliable power is available for those who need it, when they need it. Our new synchronous condensers are based on a strong standardized and modularized configuration, tailored to meet the specific requirements of each application. Our engineering teams have experience in a broad array of design disciplines and can help ensure that each synchronous condenser system configuration fully meets the specific requirements of the application.