What is the purpose of providing shunt compensation in EHV line? February 20, 2018 by DWQA Questions › Category: Transmission and Distribution › What is the purpose of providing shunt compensation in EHV line? 0 Vote Up Vote Down How Engineering Works Staff asked 6 years ago 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down How Engineering Works Staff answered 6 years ago Answer: The purpose of providing shunt compensation in HV line are discussed below Shunt Compensation 1. It reduce the line susceptance. 2. It improve the voltage regulation under light load condition.