03/03 HVDC / FACTS - Highlights www.siemens.com/HVDC TOP – NEW! >>> Welcome to Siemens - Highlights & Innovations in Transmission and Distribution Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the premiere issue of "HVDC/FACTSHighlights," a newsletter dedicated to bringing you highlights from the world of advanced power transmission solutions. Once a month, HDVC/FACTS will bring you timely and important information about our project highlights, new advances and innovative solutions for your industry. Ute Rohr Contact To stay up-to-date on the latest developments in this rapidly evolving world of electric power markets, simply click here to subscribe (free of charge) and begin receiving this newsletter each month. Would you like to continue receiving the HVDC/FACTS newsletter on a monthly basis? YES NO Further information and details about HVDC/FACTS are available at our website at www.siemens.com/HVDC, and we naturally welcome any comments or suggestions you may have. Thank you for your interest! Sincerely, Alfred Koch, Ute Rohr, Dietmar Retzmann page up Siemens Power Transmission and Distribution - Partner to the world Our philosophy: STRENGTHENING OUR PARTNERS - to keep them competitive PUSHING INNOVATIONS - to shape the future EMBRACING CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY - to advance society Would you like to read more about us, our technology and your benefits? >> Click here Preview of the "HVDC / FACTS Highlights 04/03" >> Click here unsubscribe newsletter / Privacy Policy / Legal / Corporate Info page up 03/03 TOP – NEW! >>> Siemens Power Transmission and Distribution – Partner to the world Power Transmission – It looks so simple – but it is much more than Lines It needs... Intelligent Solutions Around the world, the Siemens name stands for quality, experience and innovations in electrical and electronic business. From Cahora Bassa (South Africa) to the island of Hainan (China), we have proven the excellence of Siemens products and solutions for decades with our vast global network of knowledge, our regional and local presence everywhere you need us to be, and with our unique ability to draw on expertise and resources from all of our divisions to your benefit. Fig. 1: Power Transmission – Connecting Generation to the Users Siemens Power Transmission and Distribution as specialist for advanced power transmission technology offers a comprehensive range of products, services and solutions in every conceivable configuration especially for High Voltage DC Transmission (HVDC) & Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS). Fig. 2: Our Solutions for Your Transmission System Siemens transmission solutions enhance the power system (ref. to Fig. 1 & 2): HVDC forces Power to flow by use of Back-to-Back Station, Voltage Source Converters (HVDC plus) or HVDC – Long Distance Transmission FACTS supports the Power Flow by use of Thyristor Protected Series Compensation (TPSC), Thyristor Controlled Series Compensation (TCSC), Fixed Series Compensation (FSC), Static Var Compensator (SVC), or Grid Power Flow Controller (GPFC) Whether we are working as EPC - contractor, as part of a joint venture, or in close collaboration with competent local partners and companies in your country, our solutions and services (ref. to Fig. 3) are always of the highest quality and are always tailored to meet your exact needs. With all key technologies available inhouse, we’re positioned to provide everything you need from a single source. Plus we offer comprehensive support and services throughout the entire project, beginning with the first feasibility studies and continuing through installation and commissioning. And naturally all of our solutions are backed by complete after-sales support and customer training for all fields. Fig. 3: Competencies of a Solution Provider - Added Values You will have the opportunity to learn more about our profitable and trendsetting HVDC / FACTS – Solutions in our monthly newsletter with the following subjects: ¾ Innovations in Transmission Technology The Short Circuit Current Limiter (SCCL) ¾ New orders for Siemens Transmission and Distribution (HVDC / FACTS) The BassLink Project (following in the next newsletter) ¾ Highlights of Running Projects Project Progress Report about the South East HVDC Project in India ¾ Operational Reports about HVDC / FACTS Systems If you have any questions or require further information regarding any of the published items, then please contact us and we will be happy to help. Preview of the "HVDC / FACTS Highlights 04/03" >> Click here page up TOP – NEW! >>> Welcome to Siemens - Highlights & Innovations in Transmission and Distribution Preview of the "HVDC / FACTS Highlights 04/03": THE BASSLINK PROJECT Siemens supplies converter stations for High Voltage Direct Current transmission across the Bass Strait between Tasmania and the Australian mainland ¾ ¾ ¾ Improvement of Power Quality Clean Energy over Long Distance Improvement of Local Infrastructures page up