Supercapacitors: Improving STATCOM Ops, Enhancing Grid
Supercapacitors: Efficient Energy Storage Solutions for STATCOMs. Supercapacitors, also called ultracapacitors or electrochemical double-layer capacitors (EDLC), are a viable alternative to batteries and flywheels for energy storage in STATCOM installations. Unlike batteries, which use chemical reactions, supercapacitors store energy in an