From High Voltage Integration to 3D Modeling
To enhance power quality and grid resilience in eastern Taiwan, Taipower’s “Fenglin Substation STATCOM Turn-Key Project” is progressing steadily. The project, undertaken by Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC), will introduce a high performance Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) to improve voltage stability under heavy loading, long distance transmission, and unexpected grid disturbances. As a key technical partner, PECL is responsible for the high voltage system, plant wide cable tray design, 3D modeling integration, and overall project coordination and design review.
The Fenglin STATCOM project involves a 161 kV high voltage interface that must be precisely integrated with existing substation facilities. Leveraging extensive experience in high voltage engineering, PECL supports AIDC in equipment interface planning, protection coordination, electrical logic verification, and system configuration. These tasks are essential to ensuring that the STATCOM can be safely and reliably connected to Taipower’s grid, forming the technical foundation for the project’s long term performance.
In the area of cable tray design, PECL is responsible for planning cable routes and tray layouts across the entire facility. The design must balance safety, constructability, maintenance access, and future expansion needs. Given the large volume of power, control, and communication cables required for the STATCOM system, PECL precise layout planning ensures adequate heat dissipation, clear routing, and sufficient maintenance space—providing a solid foundation for subsequent installation and commissioning.
A major highlight of the project is the adoption of 3D modeling technology, which significantly enhances design accuracy and interdisciplinary coordination. PECL developed a comprehensive 3D model of the facility, integrating high voltage equipment, cable trays, building structures, and MEP systems into a single platform. Through this model, the project team can identify interface conflicts, equipment clashes, and insufficient construction space early in the design phase, greatly reducing the risk of rework during construction. The 3D model also serves as a powerful collaboration tool, enabling AIDC, civil contractors, equipment suppliers, and construction teams to discuss and resolve issues using a unified visual reference, thereby improving overall project efficiency and accuracy.
In addition, PECL supports AIDC in project wide coordination and design review, including technical document verification, interface alignment, and consistency checks across all engineering disciplines. With multiple vendors, diverse equipment, and complex technical interfaces involved, PECL participation significantly enhances engineering quality and collaboration effectiveness.
The Fenglin STATCOM project represents a major step forward in strengthening Taiwan’s grid resilience and showcases the growing capabilities of domestic engineering teams in advanced power electronics and system integration. Through its contributions in high voltage integration, 3D modeling, and interdisciplinary coordination, PECL is helping lay the groundwork for future grid enhancement and energy transition projects, contributing to a more stable and reliable power supply for Taiwan.