en.Wedoany.com Reported - Merus Power will supply a Merus® STATCOM compensator to Siemens Mobility Denmark for managing the power quality of a battery-powered train charging station. This delivery solidifies Merus Power's position as a provider of power quality solutions in the demanding railway transport and transportation electrification sector.
The charging infrastructure for battery-powered trains represents a new application scenario for Merus Power in the field of power quality. Transportation electrification helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions, but high-power charging imposes higher demands on grid stability. The Merus® STATCOM compensator maintains grid stability and consistent power quality when charging imposes rapid heavy loads on the grid.
This order supports Merus Power's strategy to grow as a provider of power system solutions required for the energy transition and electrification. Power quality solutions are a strategically important business area for the company, strengthening its technological position in demanding industrial, infrastructure, and grid environments, while providing business stability alongside the growth of its energy storage business.
The compensator, of this scale and delivery scope, is valued at approximately €2 million. The system will be delivered in 2027 and commissioned in 2028.
Kari Tuomala, CEO of Merus Power Plc, stated that the electrification of European railway transport is progressing, and the importance of power quality is growing accordingly. Battery-powered train charging stations demonstrate the critical role of power system stability and reliability. This delivery reinforces the company's position as a provider of demanding power quality solutions and supports its growth strategy based on energy storage, power quality, and services.
Merus Power's solutions support the electrification of transportation, industry, and energy production by improving grid stability, energy efficiency, and power quality, providing power quality solutions for projects of various scales globally.
