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DESCRIPTION:Summary:\n\nThis presentation provides an overview of STATCOM t
 echnology\, focusing on its operating principles and the primary component
 s that enable dynamic reactive power support. It explains how STATCOMs reg
 ulate voltage and support grid stability through power electronics–based
  control. The presentation also highlights recent advancements in STATCOM 
 technology\, including the integration of energy storage and grid-forming 
 capabilities\, and discusses their role in enhancing overall power system 
 performance and stability.\n\nCo-sponsored by: Richard Miller\, Chair Comm
 unication Society\n\nSpeaker(s): Binit\, \n\nAgenda: \nDate: Monday\, Janu
 ary 26\, 2026\n\nTime: Social Hour 6:00pm\n\nDinner and Presentation 7:00p
 m\n\nLocation: Drago’s Seafood Restaurant Metairie: 2nd Floor\n\n3232 N 
 Arnoult Rd.\n\nMetairie\, LA\n\nPresentation Title:\n\nEnhancing Grid Stab
 ility with STATCOM\n\nPDH: 1 PDH available\n\nDinner Cost:\n\n$25.00 for I
 EEE Members\; $25.00 Member Guest\n\n$15.00 for Life Members\; $15.00 Life
  Member Guest\n\n$15.00 for Student Members\n\n$30.00 for Non-members\; $3
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  TO:\n\nRICHARD MILLER: lighth@bellsouth.net or 504-905-3524 (cell) REMEMB
 ER TO INCLUDE YOUR ENTRÉE SELECTION WITH RSVP ! !\n\nDINNER MENU:\n\nAppe
 tizers\n\nCharbroiled Oysters (3 per person)\n\nSalad: Tossed Mediterranea
 n\n\nEntrees: Choice of One\n\nMaine Lobster with potatoes\n\nFried Shrimp
  Platter\n\nPan Seared Chicken with Alfredo pasta\n\nDessert: Cheesecake\n
 \nBeverage: Soft drinks\, Unsweetened Iced Tea\, &amp; Coffee\n\nNOTE: CASH BA
 R – SEPARATE TAB PER GUEST\n\nDate and Time\n\nDate: 26 Jan 2026Time: 06
 :00 PM CST to 09:00 PM CST\n\nLocation\n\n-  3232 N Arnoult Rd.\n- Metairi
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LOCATION:Drago&#39;s Seafood Restaurant Metairie: 2nd Floor\, 3232 N Arnoult Rd
 \, Metairie\, Louisiana\, United States\, 70002
ORGANIZER:lighth@bellsouth.net
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Grid Stability with STATCOM
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 presentation provides an overview of STATCOM technology\, focusing on its 
 operating principles and the primary components that enable dynamic reacti
 ve power support. It explains how STATCOMs regulate voltage and support gr
 id stability through power electronics&amp;ndash\;based control. The presentat
 ion also highlights recent advancements in STATCOM technology\, including 
 the integration of energy storage and grid-forming capabilities\, and disc
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