

Merus Power - Model STATCOM - Static Synchronous Compensator System
The Merus STATCOM is a modular Static Synchronous Compensator system designed for renewable applications and heavy industrial loads. Its primary function is to stabilize voltage and enhance power quality across various industrial settings, including steel mills and mining operations. Modular in design, it offers scalable reactive power capacity and can address diverse power needs from a few MVArs in smaller setups to over 100 MVArs in large facilities. Components like Filter Capacitor Banks are utilized to lower CAPEX in applications requiring capacitive compensation. STATCOM systems ensure steady voltage to minimize flicker, improve energy efficiency, and reduce CO2 emissions, specifically beneficial in environments with high energy consumption and emission profiles. The system allows integration in both indoor and outdoor settings, harnessing cloud-based IoT services for maintenance and operation, further complemented by significant benefits in grid stability and operational productivity.
Main functions of Merus STATCOM:
- Voltage stabilization
- Dynamic reactive power compensation
- Load unbalance compensation
- Harmonic filtering
Merus STATCOM system consists of:
- Control & Protection System (C&P)
- Merus® STATCOM-modules
- Filter Capacitor Banks (FCB) – in some cases