Transmission Network
The growing penetration of renewable energy is reducing system inertia, making synchronous compensators essential to ensure voltage stability, inertia contribution, and dynamic grid support.
In this context, Spain has incorporated synchronous compensators into the new Transmission Network Development Plan toward 2030, for the first time in its transmission grid. This initiative is part of a broader package to strengthen grid resilience, with an investment of €750 million allocated to specific actions focused on dynamic voltage control and oscillation stability.
Synchronous compensators provide inertia and short-circuit current critical functions in power systems with high renewable penetration and are becoming a key element in the modernization of electrical infrastructure in mainland Spain, the Canary Islands, and the Balearic Islands.
At Orbis Terrarum, we have developed ground studies for synchronous compensator installations in the UK and Ireland, where experience has shown the need for:
- Geotechnical analysis for dynamic loads and vibrations
- Soil parameters for foundations of rotating equipment
- Integration of geophysical studies for foundation design
These studies are essential to ensure that synchronous compensators operate safely, efficiently, and reliably, contributing to more robust and resilient power grids.
To learn more about our experience or if your project requires specialized ground studies, contact us at info@orbisterrarum.es
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