Analysis of the necessity of installing flexible AC transmission devices in the National Power System in the context of increase power in the Dobrogea area

Abstract

On the premise of developing sources of renewable energy, with a focus on the wind power plants in Dobrogea area, the current paper outlines a projected scenario of an electric power increase in the aforementioned area in line with grid connection contracts and the impact of a potential power growth might bear on the electric grid of transportation. Hereby shall be analysed the utility of having installed flexible alternating current transmission system - FACTS inside the National Power System so as to adjust the voltages in the grid's nodes susceptible to problems. The equipment to be utilised is the static synchronous compensator - STATCOM. The analysis is conducted on the perspective grid for 2022, within which 400 kV OHL Cernavoda - Stâlpu is assumed, for which financing from the European Commission has been secured.