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China Unveils World's First High-Voltage Synchronous Condenser

4/21/2026

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China has developed the world's first high-voltage synchronous condenser, a 35-kilovolt machine built by Dongfang Electric Machinery that passed testing.
The device can connect directly to the grid without intermediate transformers.
State media reported on April 10 that the device advances China’s renewable transition and emissions goals for 2030 and 2060.
China is expanding wind and solar, notably in northern and western regions.

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Story summary

China has developed the world's first high-voltage synchronous condenser, a 35-kilovolt machine built by Dongfang Electric Machinery that passed testing.
The device can connect directly to the grid without intermediate transformers.
State media reported on April 10 that the device advances China’s renewable transition and emissions goals for 2030 and 2060.
China is expanding wind and solar, notably in northern and western regions.