Hitachi ABB Power Grids to boost efficiency of EETC’s Delta Zone network
Egypt: Hitachi ABB Power Grids is EETC’s preferred partner for the project that will help improve resilience, safety and energy efficiency for 26 M people.
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Egypt: Hitachi ABB Power Grids is EETC’s preferred partner for the project that will help improve resilience, safety and energy efficiency for 26 M people.
A consortium comprising Hitachi ABB Power Grids and Elsewedy Electric T&D, a subsidiary of Elsewedy Electric has been appointed by state-owned Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) to establish the new Delta Zone Regional Control Centre (DRCC). The goal of the DRCC, located at Mansoura City in the Delta region, North Egypt, is to improve the reliability and efficiency of the electricity network in the region and contribute to country’s economic development and sustainability goals.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids will provide EETC with its Network Manager supervisory control and energy management system with an advanced interface and a user experience that provides enhanced situational awareness. The transfer of real-time data from the connected substations to the control centre is enabled by the dedicated state-of-the-art fibre optic telecommunication foundation based on Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ industry-leading FOX615 hybrid communication system.
“With our industry-leading solutions, we will deliver to EETC the advanced technology platform needed for the Delta Zone’s future-ready electricity network,” said Massimo Danieli, Executive Vice President, Grid Automation, Hitachi ABB Power Grids.
“Hitachi ABB Power Grids has been our trusted partner in several successful projects,” said Medhat Maher, CEO at Elsewedy Electric T&D. He continued, “Together, we are delivering a comprehensive technical solution that addresses the project requirements underpinned by a well-articulated project execution plan and a robust project organization”.
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