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The FACTS highway

Traditional transmission lines


Utility consumers do not use electricity in a smooth, predictable way.
Uncontrollable environmental, consumer and market contingencies
create demand peaks. These turn normally sufficient transmission
systems into challenging "bumpy roads" for power providers.

ABB FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission System)


FACTS increases the capacity and stability of of electrical
transmissions, keeping the electricity flowing efficiently, like cars
on a smooth, ope highway. This helps power provides to meet
demand peaks using existing transmission lines.

Last edited 2007-05-16
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