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About this Training Course
The global power sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the rapid deployment of renewable energy infrastructure. These changes are increasing the complexity of power system operation, making voltage regulation and reactive power control more critical than ever. As conventional synchronous generation is replaced by inverter-based resources, power systems require faster and more intelligent voltage support to maintain stability, improve power quality, maximise renewable energy integration, and ensure compliance with increasingly stringent grid codes.
Static Var Compensators (SVCs) and Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOMs) have become essential Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) technologies for modern power networks. They provide fast, dynamic reactive power compensation that enhances voltage stability, increases transmission capacity, strengthens system resilience during disturbances, and improves network efficiency by reducing losses. Today, these technologies play a pivotal role across transmission and distribution networks, Renewable Energy Zones (REZs), utility-scale solar and wind farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), industrial facilities, data centres, and advanced Volt-VAr Optimisation (VVO) applications, supporting the transition towards a cleaner, more flexible, and decentralised energy future.
This 3-day comprehensive training provides a practical and in depth understanding of SVC and STATCOM technologies, enabling participants to confidently evaluate, specify, design, integrate, operate, and maintain these systems. Through practical case studies, industry best practices, and real-world applications, participants will learn how to implement SVC and STATCOM solutions to optimise grid performance, improve voltage control and power quality, minimise operational risk, maximise asset value, and enhance the reliability, resilience, and efficiency of modern electricity networks.
1. What will I learn in the Mastering Voltage and Reactive Power Control course?
You will learn how SVC and STATCOM technologies support voltage regulation and reactive power control in modern power systems. The course also explains their role in improving voltage stability, power quality, and grid resilience. In addition, you will explore system design, integration, operation, and maintenance. You will also learn how to select suitable solutions for different network conditions.
2. What is the difference between an SVC and a STATCOM?
An SVC and a STATCOM both provide dynamic reactive power compensation, but they use different power electronic technologies and have different operating characteristics. The course compares their voltage-current characteristics, configurations, losses, and harmonic performance. It also covers SVC thyristor technology and STATCOM IGBT power modules. Therefore, participants can better assess which technology suits a specific power system application.
3. Who should attend this SVC and STATCOM training course?
This course suits professionals who work with voltage control, grid stability, or reactive power compensation. It is especially relevant to utility engineers, power system engineers, renewable energy professionals, and industrial power engineers. In addition, grid connection specialists, modelling professionals, and asset managers can benefit from the training. The course also supports professionals working with wind, solar, battery storage, and large industrial loads.
4. How does the course address renewable energy integration?
Renewable energy growth creates new challenges for voltage regulation and reactive power management, so modern networks need faster and more flexible voltage support. This course explains how SVC and STATCOM systems can support solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects. It also covers Volt-VAr Optimisation, power quality, and voltage stability. Furthermore, participants examine solutions for flicker, voltage sag, unbalance, and power factor issues.
5. Does the course include practical SVC and STATCOM exercises?
Yes. The course combines technical theory with exercises, workshops, and case studies. As a result, participants can apply key concepts to realistic power system scenarios. Activities cover power factor assessment, reactive power calculations, and SVC sizing. Participants also work on dynamic voltage control, component rating verification, and voltage swing range validation.
6. Does the training cover SVC and STATCOM operation and maintenance?
Yes. The programme covers control, protection, monitoring, operation, and maintenance. For example, participants study voltage regulation, voltage droop, power oscillation damping, and protection schemes. The course also examines commissioning, factory acceptance tests, and site acceptance tests. Furthermore, it covers fault investigation, spare parts, refurbishment planning, and asset management.
7. Do I need previous SVC or STATCOM experience to attend?
No. You do not need previous experience with SVC or STATCOM systems, although basic knowledge of power systems and voltage management will help. The course is set at an intermediate to advanced level and runs face-to-face over three days. Moreover, participants learn through course materials, discussions, exercises, case studies, quizzes, assessments, and Q&A sessions.