TRANSCO, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), has announced four significant milestones in its commitment to providing sustainable energy for the UAE.
According to
Amac News: The Company has successfully activated two phase-shifting transformers in Abu Dhabi and launched the largest dynamic reactive power system in the country, along with a utility-scale reactive power system in Al Ain.
Dr. Afif Al Yafei, CEO of TRANSCO, stated that these projects are capable of managing the changing energy mix from low-carbon sources, such as solar and nuclear energy.
The new phase-shifting transformers in Abu Dhabi enable optimized power flow control, leading to better energy balance, reduced power losses, and improved grid management.
In a historic move, TRANSCO also launched the country’s largest dynamic reactive power system, known as STATCOM, in the Zakher area of Al Ain in September 2024.
These projects are part of a planned network of 29 reactive power systems set to be deployed across the Abu Dhabi grid in the coming years.