Skeleton Technologies has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Hyosung Heavy Industries and Marubeni Corporation to deliver Korea’s first domestically produced next-generation e-STATCOM grid stabilization solution, aiming for commercial deployment in 2027. Under the agreement, Skeleton’s high-voltage supercapacitor racks will be integrated into Hyosung’s STATCOM platform, creating a hybrid system designed to support both reactive and active power compensation.
This collaborative effort addresses the growing challenges faced by modern power grids, including fluctuations from renewable energy sources and surges in demand driven by artificial intelligence data centers. By combining Hyosung’s proven STATCOM technology with Skeleton’s rapid-response energy storage, the solution will provide virtual inertia, swift energy injection, and fast response during grid disturbances—capabilities critical for maintaining stability and reliability in high-performance power systems.
Marubeni, serving as Skeleton’s strategic partner and distributor in the Asia-Pacific region, will manage supply logistics, distribution channels, and regional market development. The three parties will work closely to optimize manufacturing processes, ensure seamless integration, and support regulatory approvals ahead of full-scale production.
As global energy systems confront increasing volatility due to intermittent renewable generation and evolving load patterns, the e-STATCOM solution is positioned as vital infrastructure for the next stage of the energy transition and the expansion of AI-driven industries. The technology is expected to help utilities and data center operators mitigate stress on transmission networks, improve power quality, and enhance overall grid resilience.
Cho Hyun-joon, Chairman of Hyosung Group, noted that the worldwide power sector is entering a “super-cycle” fueled by the convergence of AI and clean energy. He emphasized Hyosung Heavy Industries’ commitment to leading the development of advanced grid technologies and contributing to a more robust global power network.
