ORLANDO, Fla., July 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy was
recently recognized by the Southeastern Electric Exchange (SEE) for
an innovative project that addressed voltage control and
reliability on its transmission system.
With the closure of the Chesapeake Energy Center and the influx
of new renewable generation, the Dominion Energy team was faced
with maintaining voltage quality and stability. Many solutions were
considered, but the team settled on a proven technology that was
installed in a creative, networked configuration.
"Maintaining a strong, reliable grid is the driving force behind
what we do every day," said Scott
Miller, vice president-electric transmission, Dominion
Energy. "We knew it was critical to find a cost-effective solution
that provides fast-response dynamic voltage support."
The team installed a network of static synchronous compensators
(STATCOMs) at four substations in the Hampton Roads area. One of the STATCOMs is a
spare, so any one of the devices can be taken out of service while
the others continue to mitigate voltage issues. This unconventional
approach is providing better voltage control and redundancy,
supporting the integration of solar energy in Virginia.
This project marked a significant milestone for Dominion Energy
and the energy industry—it is the first time that so many STATCOMs
have been deployed in one area.
"I am so proud of the ingenuity of my colleagues. In the end,
our customers will benefit and critical infrastructure in
Hampton Roads will experience
better reliability," Miller said.
The Chairman's Award is given to SEE member companies to
recognize best-in-class projects in the substation category. The
winners were chosen by a panel of judges following an international
nomination process, and the awards were presented at SEE's
Annual Conference and Trade Show in Orlando.
About SEE
SEE is a nonprofit trade association of
investor-owned electric companies founded in 1933. SEE's mission is
to promote the common interests of its member companies; enhance
the human, operational and technical resources of its member
companies; and provide the coordination of storm restoration
services to impacted member companies. This mission is accomplished
through the work of 25 member-driven working groups. The Industry
Excellence Awards are distributed annually.
About Dominion Energy
Nearly 6 million customers in 19 states energize their homes and
businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion
Energy (NYSE: D). The company is committed to sustainable,
reliable, affordable, and safe energy and is one of the nation's
largest producers and transporters of energy with over $75 billion of assets providing electric
generation, transmission and distribution, as well as natural gas
storage, transmission, distribution, and import/export
services. As one of the nation's leading solar operators, the
company intends to reduce its carbon intensity 50 percent by 2030.
Headquartered in Richmond, Va.,
Dominion Energy contributes more than $20
million annually to the communities it serves and actively
supports veterans and their families. Please
visit www.DominionEnergy.com, Facebook or Twitter to learn
more.
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