GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business, in collaboration with TECO Electric and Machinery Co (TECO), celebrated the groundbreaking of the ZhangGong Step-up Substation and the YongXing Switchyard in central Taiwan, located in Changhua County.
These substations, owned by Taiwan Power Company, will be equipped with two units of GE Vernova’s ±200 Mvar Statcom (Static Synchronous Compensator) systems, following a deal closure between the companies in early 2024. GE Vernova will provide the Statcom system and transformer solution, while TECO will oversee civil work and overall site operations. The Statcoms installed at these substations, connected via a 161 kV transmission line, aim to facilitate the integration of more renewable energy into the area and other regions in Taiwan, while enhancing the overall stability of Taiwan’s grid. Changhua County serves as a crucial hub for various renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and hydro power.
