Use Case: Saudi Arabia – Equipment of the Shuqaiq power plant for maximum stability of the power grid
Project overview
Greiner implemented a technically sophisticated infrastructure for the Shuqaiq power plant in Saudi Arabia with an installed capacity of 850 MW. The project included the installation of 45 excitation arrays and 81 turbine governors to ensure safe and reliable power generation and control.
Challenge
At the Shuqaiq power plant, the key challenge was to ensure the highest reliability, precision and safety in power generation and control. The demanding desert climate required robust and reliable electrical systems that support continuous and safe operations.
Project Highlights
- Critical infrastructure for grid stability: Shuqaiq power plant, Saudi Arabia
- Upscaled control infrastructure: Installation of 45 fields of excitation systems and 81 turbine governors in GNS design
- Special requirements: high robustness against extreme climatic conditions, reliable and precise control
- International cooperation: efficient integration as a system partner in a multinational engineering team