In regions like Zimbabwe, where unreliable grid power is a persistent issue, diesel generators are indispensable for businesses and industries. However, these generators face challenges such as poor power quality, inefficient fuel usage, and unstable voltage. By integrating Static Var Generators (SVG)—such as the advanced solutions from YT Electric—into diesel generator systems, these ...
Hybrid Reactive Power Compensation Cabinets: Optimizing Power Quality and Efficiency In modern industrial and commercial power systems, maintaining power quality and energy efficiency is essential. Poor power quality, particularly reactive power issues, can lead to higher costs and reduced system efficiency. Hybrid Reactive Power Compensation Cabinets provide a cutting-edge solution by combining v...
Battery energy storage systems (BESSes) act as reserve energy that can complement the existing grid to serve several different purposes. Potential grid applications are listed in Figure 1 and categorized as either power or energy-intensive, i.e., requiring a large energy reserve or high power capability. They can also be classified according to the deployment time scale, which ranges from millisec...
Technological Progress and the Challenge of Harmonic Distortion in Modern Electrical Systems Technological progress is unstoppable. Every new innovation aims to make life easier and more efficient. From advanced production processes to cutting-edge consumer electronics, the modern world relies heavily on technology. However, the very electronics that make these advancements possible often introduc...
What are Reactive Power and Reactive Power compensation? Reactive power is a key part of AC electrical systems—it’s the energy that flows back and forth between the power source and the load. Unlike active power, which does the actual work like powering lights or running machines, reactive power doesn’t directly get used up. But it plays a crucial role in keeping voltage levels s...
Before diving into the architecture and types of battery energy storage systems (BESS), it is essential to familiarize ourselves with key terminology commonly used in this field. Various parameters are crucial in describing the behavior and performance of BESS. · Capacity [Ah]: This represents the amount of electric charge the system can supply to a connected load while maintaining an accep...
Power Factor Correction Methods Efficient energy management has become a cornerstone of modern industries and commercial facilities. Among the various strategies to optimize energy usage, Power Factor Correction (PFC) stands out as a critical approach for reducing energy losses, improving power quality, and minimizing costs. Reactive power compensation methods play a vital role in achieving...
Advantages of YT Electric SVC Over Capacitor Banks In industrial and commercial power systems, maintaining a balanced power factor is critical for efficient operation, reduced energy costs, and overall system stability. Reactive power compensation is a key technique used to improve power factor and stabilize the voltage profile of the system. Traditionally, capacitor banks have been w...