ABB India wins Rs.125 crore order to upgrade three substations in agricultural belt

21 Jul 2015 Evaluate

ABB India has been awarded Rs.125 crore order by Power Grid Corporation of India, for the extension of three substations in Vadodara, Manesar and Malerkotla. This is a part of a larger order (valued Rs. 175 crores) awarded to ABB group.

Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) will be used to accommodate the expansion of all three existing substations. While in Vadodara and manesar this involves the extension of the current 765/400 kilovolt (kV) GIS substations, in Malerkolta the substation will be upgraded from air insulated switchgear (AIS) to GIS. Commissioning is scheduled for the end of 2016.This GIS solution will help the customer extend substation capacity, within the limited space, considerably more than traditional air insulated switchgear solution. The company’s GIS are designed to enhance grid reliability with minimized footprint, lifecycle costs and environmental impact.

The scope of this project involves consists of substation package including supply of 2X500 MVA, 400/220 kV transformers, nine 400 kV and seven 220 kV GIS bays, a 125 MVAR reactor and other associated equipment including Power Line Carrier Communication (PLCC), control and relay protection, augmentation of substation automation system based on IEC-61850. In addition, company will carry out the installation, testing and commissioning of the substation on site.

The company’s solution will help the state utility augment their substation to meet growing demand in the states of Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab, which form the major part of the country’s agricultural belt. Higher agricultural production demands call for increased and reliable power supply that is critical for farmers to manage crop irrigation.

ABB India is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact.

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