Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP120100302

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Increased power transfer capacity through Static Var Compensator (SVC) control. Smart grids in power transmission will enable better use of existing infrastructure reducing the required investment for moving power between states. The project proposes the use of advanced measurement and control algorithms to make a step change in the operation of the national network with focus on the Queensland-New South Wales link.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 10-2012

End Date: 12-2015

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $479,892.00

Funder: Australian Research Council