Siemens receives order for largest Statcom reactive power compensation project in India

Siemens has received an order worth approximately €78 million to deliver Statcom reactive power compensation systems in the SVC Plus series for the Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL). The delivery includes planning and engineering services as well as the installation and commissioning of the equipment in four substations of the Indian energy provider. The Ranchi, Rourkela, Kishenganj and Jeypore substations are located in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhad and Odisha. The Siemens systems will help stabilize the power supply in these areas. ….