Middle Fork SVS
Building a Stronger, Safer Power Grid for Georgia
At Georgia Transmission, our mission is clear: to provide safe, resilient and reliable power to our member EMCs across Georgia. Advanced technology investments in the grid are key to enhancing energy solutions that meet the state’s evolving needs. To best support this effort, Georgia Transmission launched Gridovation, our historic investment initiative into Georgia’s grid.
One of our recent Gridovation accomplishments was the implementation of the Middle Fork SVS, a Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCom) in North Georgia. STATCom technology is pivotal for stabilizing voltage across long distances, helping to prevent power disruptions and ensuring consistent electricity delivery. This cutting-edge tool marks a major step toward a more resilient power grid that can handle Georgia’s expanding energy demands, from bustling urban centers to rural communities.
Understanding the STATCom Technology:
- Purpose:
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- Static Synchronous Compensators (STATComs) address potential issues caused by an increasing reliance on low-inertia energy sources, like solar and wind, which don’t stabilize the grid as effectively as traditional sources.
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- It also compensates for the imbalance in low-inertia energy generation (which is typically located in south Georgia) versus demand (which is growing faster in north Georgia).
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- STATComs operate automatically, monitoring grid conditions and responding instantly to changes without human intervention.
- How it Works:
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- Automatically regulates voltage on the power grid by:
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- – Injecting reactive power to raise voltage when it’s too low.
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- – Absorbing reactive power to lower voltage when it’s too high.
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- Result:
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- This technology allows Georgia Transmission to prevent voltage fluctuations and maintain power quality, ultimately helping us provide the region’s EMCs with reliable, cost-effective electricity.
As the energy grid evolves to include more renewable energy sources, systems like the Middle Fork SVS are critical for maintaining stability and avoiding power outages or quality issues, especially in areas with growing energy demand.
Through our commitment to investing in innovative technology, Georgia Transmission will help local EMCs deliver energy solutions that keep Georgia powered, connected and resilient for years to come.
