This document introduces the STATCOM technology from ABB. STATCOM is an electric power electronics device that can make wind farms meet grid code requirements, improve the quality and stability of the grid.
The PCS 6000 STATCOM is a medium‑voltage static compensator designed to help wind farms meet modern grid‑code requirements. It provides continuous and dynamic reactive power support, voltage control, and fault‑ride‑through capability, enabling compliance with network stability standards.
Key features include a robust MV IGCT design, small footprint, no mechanical switching, and a water‑cooled converter module. The unit is intended for indoor installation within a substation building, as illustrated by a case study where two 33 kV STATCOMs were deployed in a Scottish wind farm.
| Nominal output power | 2x 12.5 MVAr |
|---|---|
| Nominal frequency | 50 Hz |
| Nominal voltage | 33 kV |
It provides steady‑state and dynamic reactive power capability, continuous voltage control, and fault ride‑through behavior.
The device is intended for indoor installation inside a substation building.