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Ultracapacitors for Grid

Ultracapacitors are integrated into advanced power electronics systems, including E‑STATCOMs, to absorb or inject power for frequency and voltage regulation, provide virtual inertia, and support overall grid reliability and power quality over short‑duration operating windows.

Field-Proven Solutions for Grid Stabilization and Renewables

E-STATCOM (Enhanced Static Synchronus Compensator)

Advanced power electronics infrastructure used to manage grid frequency and voltage by absorbing or injecting power
E‑STATCOMs are “enhanced” relative to STATCOMs because they incorporate energy storage in the form of ultracapacitors
Renewable energy sources do not inherently provide rotational inertia that traditional power plants do, leading to frequency fluctuations and instability
E‑STATCOMs provide virtual inertia to ensure overall grid reliability and power quality, filling the role a rotating turbine would in a traditional power plant
Ultracapacitors high power to low cost ratio and long cycle life make them the ideal energy storage choice for this application.

Renewable‑Driven Grid Stabilization

High renewable penetration increases the need for fast‑response grid stabilization
Ultracapacitors are used within E‑STATCOM systems to provide virtual inertia and support grid reliability and power quality