Shunt compensation in an EHV line is used to

(A) Improve stability.

(B) Improve the voltage profile.

(C) Reduce the fault level.

(D) Substitute for synchronous phase modifier.

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Shunt compensation in an EHV line is used to Improve the voltage profile.

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