As more and more countries aim for ambitious decarbonization goals, the shift from traditional power generation to renewables is essential. Fluctuating solar and wind power, lacking the inertia of traditional generators, can cause voltage dips and blackouts. Our whitepaper explores how repurposing thermal power plant generators and turbines as a synchronous condenser offers a cost-effective solution for maintaining grid stability during the energy transition. This approach helps avoid new infrastructure investments, extend asset lifespans, and unlock new revenue streams through grid stabilization services.
Siemens Energy Hybrid Rotating Grid Stabilizer (RGS) in particular, is a unique solution that can alternate between the power generation mode and grid stabilization mode, providing both reactive and active power. Two real-world case studies in this whitepaper demonstrate the tangible benefits of repurposing retired power plant generators for grid stabilization.
