#substation

Substation grounding is a critical aspect of electrical safety, and a well-designed grounding system can prevent electrical shocks and ensure the safe operation of equipment.

The nodal substation is part of the “energy island” of the enterprise

This facility is one of the largest and most efficient power plants in Bangladesh, designed to enhance electricity availability in the Dhaka region, the capital city.

Residents of the Russian city of Volgograd heard an explosion and saw a fire breaking out at an electric substation.

The Ratmate substation, with a planned capacity of 1,000 MVA is projected to be one of the largest substations in Nepal.

The work will start around 10 August, with the installation of the pin piles and the jacket foundation, as well as the converter platform topside.

Budget for the project has been estimated at 600 million leks ($6.48 million/€5.98 million).

Substation equipment in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast has been damaged in an attack.

Drone attacks by the Ukrainian forces have hit two energy infrastructure targets within the Russian Federation.

One of the largest distribution grid switchgears in Switzerland is currently being replaced.

The EBRD is providing a sovereign-guaranteed loan of up to €28 million) to Montenegro’s TSO Crnogorski Elektroprenosni Sistem for the upgrade of the Brezna substation.

DEWA has commissioned 8 new 132 kV transmission substations in the first half of 2024, with a conversion capacity of 1200 MVA and a cost of AED 1.36 billion ($370.2 million).

An electrical substation in the Stanovlyansky municipal district was hit.

Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), utilized for control and monitoring, increase the surface area to threats.

Three DTEK transformer substations in Holosiivskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts of Kyiv were destroyed or damaged in an attack.

Grid modernization addresses growing demand as well as increasing renewable energy sources.

OSSH has opened tender procedures for the construction of two substations.

Synchronous condensers are electrical machines similar to generators, spinning without an active load.

“This collaboration with Dubai supports our shared vision for a sustainable energy grid.” -Hassan Merhi, Linxon

The surge in substation developments is being fuelled by the increased scale of offshore wind projects and their distance from shore, with projects exceeding 1GW of capacity requiring multiple substations.

“Our EconiQ technology meets the evolving needs of the energy sector while minimizing environmental impact. This partnership with TenneT showcases our commitment to a sustainable energy future.”
-Christian Ohler, Hitachi Energy

Residential customers can receive up to US$200 annually.

New switchgear designs focus on digitalisation of substations.

“We are proud to be the first company in Norway to only use SF6-free switchgear across our grid.” -Vidar Kristoffersen