Renewable energy integration: ANDRITZ to supply four synchronous condensers for Statkraft projects in Ireland and Northern Ireland

The four contracts were awarded under the local Low Carbon Inertia Services (LCIS) program. Launched by EirGrid and SONI, the transmission system operators responsible for operating Ireland’s and Northern Ireland’s electricity grids, this program is an important step toward reducing dependence on fossil power generation. By enabling greater integration of renewables, it will make a significant contribution to the region’s renewable energy targets for 2030.

ANDRITZ will supply state-of-the-art synchronous condensers for the substations in Glencloosagh (250 MVA), Quarry Lane (250 MVA), Coolkeeragh (250 MVA), and Coleraine (110 MVA) on a turnkey basis, providing synchronous inertia, reactive power support, and short-circuit contribution to strengthen grid stability. In addition, ANDRITZ has been awarded long-term maintenance contracts for all four projects. The contracts include the implementation of ANDRITZ’s digital Metris DiOMera platform to ensure safe, predictive, and efficient maintenance.

“ANDRITZ is committed to contributing to a clean energy future. The technology we supply is essential for transmission system operators to maintain a stable and reliable grid. We look forward to working with Elecnor and Statkraft to provide Ireland and Northern Ireland with cutting-edge technologies for a resilient and strong grid,” said Céline Mahieux, Vice President Grid Solutions, ANDRITZ Hydropower.

The projects are scheduled for completion by 2027. The orders have been included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first two quarters of 2025. The order values will not be disclosed. 

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ANDRITZ Hydropower is one of the world's leading suppliers of electromechanical equipment and services for hydropower stations in the dynamically growing global renewable energy market. Based on 185 years of experience and a global installed capacity of 492 gigawatts, we offer innovative solutions for new and existing hydropower stations, from small hydropower to large-scale plants. State-of-the-art digital solutions, comprehensive services for the operation and maintenance of entire hydropower plants, synchronous condenser systems for grid stability and turbo generators for the thermal industry complete the portfolio.