HVPNL to build $64 M worth 220 kV substation
India, Haryana: The Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) is constructing a 220 kV substation to meet power demand for the next decade in Old Gurgaon.
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India, Haryana: The Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) is constructing a 220 kV substation to meet power demand for the next decade in Old Gurgaon.
The new substation – based on gas-insulated technology – will be constructed at an estimated cost of around $64 M (₹45 crore). Currently, there is a 66 kV substation in Sector 15, where the new high-capacity substation is being built, which will continue to operate even after the new facility is commissioned, said officials.
According to them, work on the substation began in September 2021 and was expected to be completed by December 2022. However, the Covid-19 pandemic delayed the works and the project is likely to be completed by April 2023. The areas from sectors 14 to 22 and several other neighbouring localities will benefit once the substation is made operational, said officials.
Executive engineer of HVPNL (Gurugram) Anil Malik said the new substation is being constructed keeping in mind the power demand in Old Gurgaon at least for the next one decade.
“The 220 kV substation will be the backbone of power distribution for the whole of Old Gurgaon as it would supply power to four more 66kV substations each at sectors 18, 15, 38 and MG Road,” said Malik.
Source: The Hindustan Times
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