Technology
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STATCOMs, SVCs, and the New Age of Voltage Control
As power systems become more dependent on inverter-based resources and long-distance transmission, voltage control is becoming faster, more dynamic, and increasingly dependent on power electronics.
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Inside the Global HVDC Expansion Boom
HVDC transmission is expanding as grids move larger amounts of electricity over long distances, connect offshore resources, and gain greater control over power flows through advanced converter technology.
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The Biggest Transformation of the Electric Grid Since AC Power
The electric grid is shifting from synchronous machines toward power electronics, advanced controls, and inverter-based resources—transforming how the power system operates and responds to disturbances.
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Why AI Data Centers Are Reshaping Grid Planning
AI data centers are emerging as a major new challenge for grid planners, reshaping electricity demand, transmission needs, large-load interconnection, and the way utilities assess power-system reliability.
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Grid-Forming Inverters: Rebuilding the Functions Once Provided by Synchronous Machines
Grid-forming inverters are emerging as a critical technology for maintaining voltage and frequency stability as inverter-based resources become a larger part of the power system.