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CONSULTANT REPORT

Strategic Energy Research

FLEXIBLE AC TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS BENEFITS STUDY

Gray Davis, Governor
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OCTOBER 1999

EN E R GY COMMISSION

CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
P600-00-037

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RESOURCES AGENCY

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Acknowledgements
San Diego Gas and Electric would like to thank Linda Davis, the California Energy Commission Project Manager, for her valuable input, guidance, and encouragement during the entire course of this study.

Participating Individuals
Robin S. Tenoso, Engineer I Linda Kay Dolan, Engineering Analyst Sohrab A. Yari, Manager

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Preface ........................................................................................................................................... vi Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................... 1 Abstract .......................................................................................................................................... 5 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 The FACTS Technology...