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Synchronous Condenser Conversion Benefits

GE Vernova offers solutions for converting existing synchronous generators into synchronous condensers to enhance grid stability and reliability amidst increasing renewable energy. This conversion utilizes advanced VFD technology and custom engineering to provide superior dynamic VAR response and operational flexibility. Benefits include increased plant revenue, reduced costs, and improved response to power system fluctuations.

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Synchronous Condenser Conversion Benefits

GE Vernova offers solutions for converting existing synchronous generators into synchronous condensers to enhance grid stability and reliability amidst increasing renewable energy. This conversion utilizes advanced VFD technology and custom engineering to provide superior dynamic VAR response and operational flexibility. Benefits include increased plant revenue, reduced costs, and improved response to power system fluctuations.

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Generator to
synchronous
condenser conversion
The growing share of renewable electricity on the grid can generate grid
instability due to its intermittent nature. Adding synchronous condensing
capability to an operational train or converting a less efficient train into
synchronous condenser are great opportunities to increase plant revenue
and maintain grid reliability.

Need VARs?

Increase VARs with a generator to synchronous condenser conversion


Solutions to customer concerns can comprise the static VAR (volt-amperes reactive) compensators, shunt capacitor banks, and/or synchronous condensers.
Each of these options is beneficial to grid stability and reliability. However, dynamic VARs generated from a synchronous condenser conversion are widely
considered to be a preferred approach as they produce a superior response to grid voltage fluctuations while providing a cost-effective solution to the
owner.

GE Vernova now offers solutions that convert existing synchronous generators, powered by steam or gas turbines, into synchronous condensers with
reduced disruption to the existing plant. Since each plant’s high voltage electrical system is unique, GE’s solution is custom engineered using our extensive
electrical system experience. GE’s solution is focused on clean-waveform static start technology to drive the generator to synchronous speed.

Synchronous condenser conversion features

• Static start capability–VFD technology


• Motor start capability–VFD technology
• Turbine start capability–using clutch
• Mark* VIe controller–integration with plant controls
• Start button to sync in approximately 20 minutes
• Automated synchronization control

Synchronous condenser conversion benefits

• Increased return on original plant investment


• Reduced cost – reuse of existing generator and auxiliaries
• Operational mode flexibility
• Substantial VAR capacity
• Superior response to power system fluctuations
• Excellent short circuit support

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