GE Grid Solutions to upgrade Pulverdingen substation
GE Grid Solutions was awarded contract by TransnetBW to ramp up transmission capacity in southwest Germany.
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France / Germany: To continue operating the power grid safely and reliably in the future, GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business (NYSE: GE) has signed a contract with the transmission system operator TransnetBW for a turnkey solution to modernise the Pulverdingen 380 kV substation. Located near Markgröningen, about 15 km northwest of Stuttgart.
The substation needs to be redesigned for larger capacities and greater power fluctuations. As part of this initiative, the substation’s almost 50-year-old switchgear will be upgraded and expanded during operation.
To support TransnetBW’s efforts to enhance capacity, GE’s Grid Solutions team will design, produce, supply and commission 26 bays of 380 kV air-insulated switchgear (AIS) with associated buildings and control cabinets. Also in the plan is a 380 kV cable connection between the 380 kV / 220 kV transformer and respective 380 kV switch panel. The integration of the overhead line connection to the substation will be carried out in three phases.
The construction work is expected to take one decade, until the end of 2033.
This contract reflects GE’s commitment to provide scalable power solutions that support the transformation of power grids. The Pulverdingen substation upgrade will play a crucial role in enhancing short-circuit resistance, transmission capacity, and voltage control within the network.
Source: GE Vernova
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