Europe | March 25, 2025

Transelectrica upgrades Baru Mare substation in Romania

Transelectrica has invested $15.8 M (73 M RON) in the modernisation of the Baru Mare substation in Hunedoara.

 

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Romania, Hunedoara: Transelectrica has completed the process of refurbishing the 220 / 110 / 20 kV Baru Mare substation, an important project for the safe and stable operation of the electricity network in Hunedoara County, following an investment of over $15.8 M (73 million RON).

The works for this investment were carried out by Siemens Energy SRL and Electrogrup SA, with Siemens Energy SRL as the association leader. The refurbishment of the Baru Mare substation brings significant benefits, contributing to the reduction of specific energy consumption and polluting emissions, as well as to the optimisation of operating and maintenance costs.

The substation was put into operation in 1977 and plays a key role in the electricity grid of Hunedoara County, ensuring the evacuation of energy from local hydroelectric power plants and the supply of electricity to local consumers.

Ștefăniță Munteanu, President of the Transelectrica Directorate said: “The modernisation of the Baru Mare substation marks the completion of an investment effort by Transelectrica in recent years, necessary for the stability and operational safety of an important area of ​​the system.”

“In Hunedoara County, many substations have been completely refurbished, the last being the Baru Mare substation. Such investments bring tangible benefits to the community, but also to the economic environment. Our commitment to developing and consolidating the national energy infrastructure remains equally firm in terms of making all the investments already underway or that we are about to start for Romania’s energy security and for a resilient energy infrastructure adapted to new standards and requirements,” concluded Munteanu.

Source: The Diplomat Bucharect