EDF installs 180-tonne synchronous compensator in Guadeloupe to secure power grid
EDF has inaugurated a synchronous compensator in Guadeloupe to enhance the stability of an isolated power grid, an unprecedented initiative aiming to reduce dependence on thermal plants and the risk of prolonged outages.
| Sector | Réseaux électriques, Distribution |
|---|---|
| Theme | Développement de projets, Exploitation et maintenance |
EDF has unveiled a 180-tonne synchronous compensator in Guadeloupe designed to reinforce power supply stability across the archipelago. Installed at the industrial site of Jarry near Pointe-à-Pitre, the equipment will become operational in the coming weeks. The machine operates as a no-load alternator, replicating the mechanical inertia typically provided by turbines in thermal or nuclear plants.
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