Comment on Giant flywheel project in Scotland could prevent UK blackoutsparentComments−Johnythree6yIt behaves exactly as an un-powered (but spinning) generator.In the industry these are known as a "Synchronous Condenser" or Syncom. They have been in use for a long time.https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2019/04/06/long-read-b...One problem with the switch to renewable energy is that the mechanical momentum in steam turbines is lost.This leaves the grid vulnerable to rapid changes in loading.
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It behaves exactly as an un-powered (but spinning) generator.
In the industry these are known as a "Synchronous Condenser" or Syncom. They have been in use for a long time.
https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2019/04/06/long-read-b...
One problem with the switch to renewable energy is that the mechanical momentum in steam turbines is lost.
This leaves the grid vulnerable to rapid changes in loading.