HVDC & FACTS Controllers: Applications and Technology in Electrical Systems

HVDC and FACTS controllers are essential components of modern power systems, offering a range of benefits that are critical for meeting the challenges of increasing power demand, integrating renewable energy, and ensuring grid stability and reliability. HVDC, or High Voltage Direct Current, is a technology used for transmitting large amounts of electrical power over long distances with lower energy losses compared to traditional AC (Alternating Current) transmission. FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems) controllers are devices used in power transmission and distribution systems to enhance controllability and increase power transfer capability.