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André Priolli in action at CIGRE Brasil's event in Rio de Janeiro📸André presented global projects that use our advanced power flow control, SmartValve™, to unlock capacity and solve critical grid issues! Thanks to CIGRE-Brasil - Comitê Nacional Brasileiro de Produção e Transmissão de Energia Elétrica for hosting this event which focused on the growing use of FACTS and BESS in Brazil. FACTS refers to static power-electronics devices that were developed to increase power transfer capability, stability, and controllability of AC transmission networks through series and/or shunt compensation. SmartValve is a series-connected FACTS device called a modular Static Series Synchronous Compensator (m-SSSC).

Curious about the differences and similarities between APFC and PST solutions for power flow control? In this article, Sarah Rozon explains both, describing how they work, main applications, project examples, and more⚡ Article ➡️https://hubs.ly/Q02HZFzt0 #PowerFlowControl #Transmission #APFC

As CIGRE Paris quickly approaches, our team is getting ready to present our 6 technical papers, covering topics ranging from EMT modelling to SSR analysis to deploying SmartValve™ alongside DLR📄 David Urbaez León, Dilan Caro, Juan Pablo Botero Sepúlveda will be presenting these papers on 26 August (B5 Poster Session) and 28 August (B4, C1, C4 Poster Session).

GETs have now become part of discussions, articles and even federal rules, but there is often confusion on what they are exactly. To address this, EPRI has published a series of fact sheets, including one on APFC like SmartValve™⚡ Per the fact sheet: "Advanced Power Flow Control (APFC) technologies are power electronic-based devices that can actively change the way power flows through the transmission system without making changes to generator dispatch or the topology of the network. In that way, these devices can divert power flow from congested lines to other circuits with spare capacity, making more efficient use of the transmission assets." APFC fact sheet➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02GVzk30

Another week, another event! This time Joaquin Peirano will be sharing some of our global advanced power flow control (APFC) projects, alongside a panel of experts who'll present other advanced grid solutions⚡ The event is hosted by Global Power System Transformation Consortium, in partnership with RELAC and Inter-American Development Bank. Register➡️https://hubs.ly/Q02GnKRb0

FERC reformed regional transmission policy for the first time in a decade with #Order1920. But what will it change? Ted Bloch-Rubin shares his insights, focusing on the requirement to include specific ATTs in planning studies⚡ This requirement to include ATTs (alternative transmission technologies), might seem familiar as it echoes a very similar mandate in Order 2023 (which focused on reforming interconnection processes), albeit the specific technologies mandated for consideration actually differ slightly. Advanced power flow control (APFC) is included in both rules, recognizing the value of being able to divert power from overloaded facilities to underutilized ones in both general transmission planning and in supporting the connection of new generation. Article ➡️https://hubs.ly/Q02G9wYx0

Joaquin Peirano recently joined Munia El Marhoum Iruretagoiena on the Energy Explained podcast to discuss how we unlock the queue of renewables in the US and further afield 🍃☀️🌊 The #EnergyExplained podcast is hosted by SCADA International to provide insights on key energy topics with expert guests in just 20 minutes or less. Listen on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts ➡️https://hubs.ly/Q02G11Y-0

André Priolli will be sharing global projects that use our advanced power flow control solution, SmartValve™, to unlock capacity and solve critical grid issues, at CIGRE Brasil's event later this month⚡ This event is organized by the C1 Committee of CIGRE-Brasil - Comitê Nacional Brasileiro de Produção e Transmissão de Energia Elétrica to discuss the use of Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in transmission and distribution grids in Brazil and further afield. Register ➡️https://hubs.ly/Q02Fy4bg0 FACTS refers to static power-electronics devices that were developed to increase power transfer capability, stability, and controllability of AC transmission networks through series and/or shunt compensation. SmartValve is a series-connected FACTS device called a modular Static Series Synchronous Compensator (m-SSSC). Learn about m-SSSCs at https://hubs.ly/Q02Fy4p80

We were delighted to welcome The Pew Charitable Trusts to our global HQ in Durham, NC✨ The team toured our R&D, testing and validation labs as part of an offsite and tech tour in North Carolina. Thanks to the Pew Charitable Trusts for visiting and our Chief of Engineering Jesse Tucker and Sr Manager of Testing Dr Hossein Nabi-Bidhendi for hosting!