New substation in Punjab to start operations next month
The Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited’s 220 KV gas-insulated substation (GIS) in the city of Ludhiana at Focal Point is set to be commissioned by end of February.

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India, Ludhiana: The Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited’s new 220 KV gas-insulated substation (GIS) at Focal Point in the city of Ludhiana is set to be commissioned by end of February, after three years of construction. Built at a cost of over INR 60 crore ($6.9 million), the state-of-the-art substation promises to significantly improve electricity supply to over 10,000 industrial units in the area, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted power to support local industries.
The substation, developed by Toshiba Private Limited, is equipped with two 160 MVA transformers. This will enhance the supply to industrial areas such as Focal Point, Dhandari, Giaspura, and Sherpur, which are home to a wide range of industries.
In addition to the substation, electric lines from Giaspura to Kanganwal have been constructed and will be operational by February. Officials are also proposing additional lines to connect the Millerganj grid, expected to further bolster the electricity supply across the region.
Sukhminder Singh, chief engineer of PSTCL, Ludhiana, highlighted that the new GIS substation occupies just one acre of land, much less than the 5-6 acres typically needed for conventional substations. It also requires minimal maintenance, a smaller workforce, and has lower failure rates.
Source: Hindustan Times
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