Datasheet · EN — Single-page Siemens Energy data sheet (flyer format, DIN A4, created 2021) introducing the SynCon synchronous condenser, subtitled "Backbone of the future grid". It argues that the implementation of renewables challenges system strength: renewable generation is mostly non-synchronous and connected via power electronic converters, displaces existing generation and is often located in remote parts of the grid, while HVDC connections grow. It names inertia, short circuit power and reactive power as the key factors for a strong system, states that sufficient inertia and short circuit power can only be provided by a synchronous generator with or without flywheel, and positions Siemens Energy as the solution partner for synchronous condensers. The document contains no ratings table and no numeric specifications — only the qualitative statements reproduced here.
This single-page Siemens Energy document (flyer-format data sheet, DIN A4, PDF metadata title "SynCon Flyer", subject "Synchronous Condenser Flyer - DIN A4 format", created 2021) presents the Siemens Energy synchronous condenser under the headline "Synchronous Condenser — Backbone of the future grid", with further product information referenced at siemens-energy.com/SynCon.
Fidelity note: the document is a one-pager and contains no ratings table and no numeric specifications of any kind — no Mvar/MVA ratings, no voltages, no inertia constants, no dimensions. All content is the qualitative grid-stability argument reproduced verbatim in the sections below (including the original's non-idiomatic phrasing, marked [sic] where it occurs).
The document lists six challenges arising from renewable generation, reproduced verbatim: mostly non-synchronous, connected via power electronic converters; displace existing generation; located in remote part of the grid; multiple plants are close to each other; growing HVDC connections; growth of renewable generation.
A central callout names the three key factors — Inertia, Short Circuit Power, Reactive Power — and the body text states: "Inertia and short circuit power are the key factors for a strong system. Inertia reduces oscillation on grid frequency and prevents system blackouts. Short circuit power guarantees a reliable system protection."
A side note next to a grid-map illustration states, verbatim: "Inertia and short circuit power in sufficient way [sic] can only be provided by synchronous generator with or without Flywheel."
| Challenge (verbatim) |
|---|
| Mostly non-synchronous, connected via power electronic converters |
| Displace existing generation |
| Located in remote part of the grid |
| Multiple plants are close to each other |
| Growing HVDC connections |
| Growth of renewable generation |
The document's closing section is headed, verbatim: "For a stabile [sic] grid operation an amount of synchronous generator is necessary". It pairs a photograph of a synchronous condenser machine installed in a hall with the closing statement: "Siemens Energy is your solution partner for Synchronous Condenser."
No further technical, delivery-scope or configuration details are given in the document. The trademark line reads: "Siemens Energy is a trademark licensed by Siemens AG."
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