• Red Eléctrica has awarded ABB four contracts to supply synchronous condensers in the Canary and Balearic Islands
• ABB's integrated technology will provide the inertia and short-circuit current needed to maintain power supply on the islands as they absorb increasing levels of renewable energy
• With this project, Red Eléctrica advances the execution of its Network Development Plan 2021–2026, which will allow the integration of 67 percent renewable energy into the generation mix

Red Eléctrica, the Redeia company responsible for the transmission and operation of the Spanish electricity system (TSO), has awarded ABB four orders for synchronous condensers (also known as synchronous compensators or SC) to strengthen the electricity grid, increase the quality of supply and boost the energy transition of the Canary and Balearic Islands. The integrated solution, which also includes electrical and automation equipment, will play a vital role in maintaining the stability, reliability and continuity of island grids as they integrate increasing levels of renewable energy to meet Spain's energy transition goals. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2024. Financial details were not disclosed.

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