EDF Energy Renewables has selected S&C Electric Europe to supply reactive compensation for its 144MW onshore Fallago Rig wind farm in the UK, to meet the country’s grid code standards.
S&C will also supply a 60MVAR PureWave DSTATCOM Distributed Static Compensator to reduce the voltage variations such as flickers, surges and sags of the wind farm.
The DSTATCOM will use the integral SCADA control room within the container to minimise the need for valuable substation space.
S&C Electric Company Europe managing director Andrew Jones said, "After we had provided EDF Energy Renewables with a number of alternatives, they opted for a state-of-the-art solution offering the flexibility and cost efficiency required for Fallago Rig to meet the stringent Grid Code requirements for reliability."
EDF Energy Renewables Onshore Construction head Don Mackay said, "The technology and consultancy from S&C has allowed us to meet the National Grid’s rigorous grid protocol necessary for the Fallago Rig wind farm to fulfill its role as a major energy supplier."
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By GlobalDataThe company will study and design the electric transmission system to meet the National Grid code requirements and interconnection specifications.
The wind farm will employ 48 turbines and is expected to meet the power needs of 90,000 homes in the region.
The solution is expected to be installed by the end of this year.
S&C Electric Company Europe is the European division of S&C Electric Company.
