Linxon wins substation order supporting German energy transition
Germany, Bühl: Linxon will supply a 380 kV gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) substation for the German transmission system operator TransnetBW.
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Germany, Bühl: Linxon will supply a 380 kV gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) substation for the German transmission system operator TransnetBW.
Upgrading and strengthening the ‘Badische Rheinschiene’ power link in the Rhine valley, town of Bühl, will give TransnetBW a stable grid to transmit electricity generated by northern windfarms to consumers in the south, while nuclear and coal power plants are being put out of service. It also supports stronger grid interconnections between Germany and other countries, such as France and Switzerland.
“We are delighted to help TransnetBW upgrade and strengthen this key infrastructure and ensure stable, reliable power transmission in support of Germany’s national energy transition to renewable generation,” said Frederic Trefois, CEO of Linxon.
For this project, Linxon will design, supply, install and commission a 380 kV GIS substation to replace an existing 220 kV substation. The upgrade includes 4 new GIS bays, double-busbar, control and protection systems, substation automation, measurement and telecommunication systems, new auxiliary supplies, 2 x 20 kV compact stations, a 110 kV cable connection between 380/110 kV transformers and an existing 110 kV substation as well as all buildings, infrastructure and roads.
The new installation will be equipped with Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ GIS technology that offers outstanding reliability and can be safely operated in confined spaces.
Linxon commenced operations on 1 September 2018, undertaking turnkey electrical alternating current substation projects related to renewable and conventional power generation, power transmission and transportation solutions.
Source: T&D India