ANDRITZ introduces synchronous condensers to Indian market

ANDRITZ launched its synchronous condensers in India at a roadshow on June 11, 2024, with the theme “Synchronous Condensers – Enabling Green Energy Transition.”

The launch event, was graced by senior officials from CEA, Grid India, NRPC, CTUIL, amongst others, a release from ANDRITZ  said.

ANDRITZ took this opportunity to highlight the global market scenario of Synchronous Condensers and its’ know-how in the field of grid stabilisation. ANDRITZ’s Global Product Manager of Synchronous Condensers, provided in-depth insights into key features of this technology and its competence in providing a turnkey solution. He also highlighted the impact of inverter connected resources (wind and solar) on the grid stability and the role of Synchronous Condensers in stabilising the grid.

The event was enriched by valuable perspectives from representatives of Grid India, NRPC, and other distinguished guests. The robust participation from stakeholders in the transmission and related sectors highlighted the strong interest and support for this need-of-the-hour technology.

It was heartening to note that the need for Synchronous Condensers is well recognised within the statutory authorities and initiative has been taken up in evaluating the weaker nodes in the Indian grid. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) is already planning a pilot project to install ~300 MVAr Synchronous Condensers in Rajasthan. ANDRITZ with its fully scaled-up local manufacturing setup in India looks forward to contributing to the pilot project, the release said.

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Inside photograph shows graphical representation of an ANDRITZ synchronous condenser.