ABB Power Grids to enable grid expansion in Egypt
Manufacturer El Sewedy Electric T&D contracted ABB to deliver high-voltage gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) and shunt reactors to ensure reliable power supply.
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Egypt: For the strategic expansion of its Toshka 2 substation, manufacturing company El Sewedy Electric T&D contracted ABB to deliver high-voltage gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) and shunt reactors to ensure reliable power supply.
The Toshka 2 substation will feature six bays of 500 kV GIS from ABB Power Grids, making it the first such installation that will be commissioned in Egypt. GIS is a compact metal-encapsulated switchgear consisting of high-voltage components such as circuit-breakers and disconnectors, which can be safely operated in confined spaces.
ABB Power Grids will also supply 500 kV shunt reactors, an essential component in bringing reliable electricity to the population and ensuring that voltage levels are within safe limits to avoid possible blackouts.
This major expansion, in the second phase of the 300 MW electric interconnection project between Egypt and Sudan, is an important step to transform Egypt into a regional hub for electricity exchange with African and European countries.
“ABB Power Grids has been working with El Sewedy Electric T&D for many years and, once again, we have proven our expertise in designing a complex technological solution in a very short time,” said Mohamed Hosseiny, Country Managing Director, Egypt & North Africa, ABB Power Grids. “This project is a key milestone in our strategy to expand its positioning across the whole continent.”
Source: ABB