Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has secured an order from Taiwan Power Company for the country's inaugural static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) aimed at stabilizing the power grid.

The STATCOM device, with a ±200 megavolt-ampere (MVA) capacity, will be supplied by Mitsubishi Electric's affiliate, Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corporation, and installed at the Nanke Substation in Tainan. The system is expected to commence operations in the first half of 2026, contributing to the stable functioning of the Tainan Science Park, which houses semiconductor and display monitor factories. Taiwan Power was impressed by Mitsubishi Electric's highly reliable and high-performance insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) integrated with the STATCOM, as well as Shihlin Electric's experience in delivering and constructing substations.

The STATCOM's primary function is to mitigate power fluctuations arising from the growing utilization of renewable energy sources in power grids. By instantly generating reactive power, the ±200MVA capacity of Mitsubishi Electric's STATCOM assists in power-oscillation damping and grid voltage stability, thereby restoring the system in case of failures. The order for Taiwan's inaugural STATCOM reflects the utility's recognition of Mitsubishi Electric's cutting-edge technology and Shihlin Electric's expertise in substation delivery and construction. The delivery of the system is scheduled for the first half of 2025, marking a significant milestone in Taiwan's power stabilization efforts and the facilitation of renewable energy integration into the grid.

Source: Mitsubishi Electric