DNV GL launches LVRT testing to support Grid Stability in India

DNV GL has officially launched their full suite of LVRT Testing services for the Indian wind market to support grid stability and improve security of supply.

Whilst wind energy becomes more of an integral part of the Indian power system, operators of transmission networks have added more stringent requirements for grid connected wind turbines. The main challenges are the Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) capability, the reactive power demand during these voltage dips, and the power recovery after the voltage dip. The LVRT test provides transmission network operators and wind turbine manufacturers with reliable voltage dip capability results.  DNV GL launches its LVRT testing services, following up with the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) mandate to make these tests grid compliant for all operating wind turbines.

DNV GL – Energy  Executive VP Asia Pacific,  Mathias Steck said that he is very pleased to see that India is finally making these tests mandatory. With the welcome and ambitious renewable energy targets the current Indian government has set this is an absolute must to ensure grid stability.

After successfully commissioning 20,000 LVRT tests on 50 different wind turbines being operated worldwide, and leveraging over 20 years of operating experience in India, DNV GL aims to now support the growing demand for accredited testing services.

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