“We support the full journey, from identifying system vulnerabilities and performing advanced system studies to designing and implementing solutions such as BESS, HVDC, FACTS, and smart grid technologies.”
“Key risks include climate-driven extreme weather, cyber security threats, reduced inertia, and instability caused by rapid integration of variable renewable energy without sufficient flexibility.”
“Flexibility resources such as battery storage and demand response help balance supply and demand, reduce peak loads, and defer or avoid costly physical grid upgrades.”
“We use advanced power system simulation and modelling tools to stress-test grids under different scenarios and identify the most effective resilience measures.”
“Battery energy storage systems (BESS) support resilience by providing fast frequency response (FFR) and synthetic inertia, peak shaving and load shifting, voltage support and congestion management, black‑start capabilities, and reserve power and balancing services. Their speed and flexibility make BESS one of the most effective, scalable resilience technologies.”
“Grid forming converters actively establish voltage, frequency, and system strength at the point of connection—providing synthetic inertia, fast frequency response, voltage/reactive power support, black start, and islanding capability. As synchronous machines retire and nonsynchronous penetration increases, these capabilities are critical for maintaining stability in weak grids and high‑renewable systems.”
“Grid following inverters rely on an existing stable voltage reference and therefore struggle in weak systems with low short‑circuit strength. Grid forming devices create the reference, meaning they can operate independently, stabilize weak grids, and deliver services historically provided by synchronous machines.”
“As inverter‑based resources replace synchronous generators, the power system experiences lower inertia, lower short‑circuit strength, increased sensitivity to control interactions, and higher nonsynchronous penetration. This combination makes traditional control strategies insufficient, increasing the need for grid‑forming operation.”
“Multiple asset types can perform grid forming functions, including HVDC interconnectors, offshore wind power plants, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), hybrid STATCOM and power electronics solutions, emerging Energy Islands. These deployments already demonstrate improved frequency response, voltage support, and reduced reliance on synchronous condensers.”
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