WEG’s mobile substation for CEA Equatorial
WEG has announced the supply of a mobile substation in the state of Amapá, Brazil.
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Brazil, Amapá: WEG supplied the first mobile substation in the state of Amapá, Brazil, to CEA Equatorial, an electricity trading and distribution company. The acquisition aims to ensure efficiency and reliability in the supply of electricity to the people of Amapá.
The substation can provide operational dynamism and time savings, used in preventive or emergency situations offering easy installation and operation wherever needed. According to CEA Equatorial’s CEO, Augusto Dantas, this is a significant advancement in the electrical sector, and investments are being made to ensure a successful outcome in the work carried out by the utility company since its concession.
There are high-complexity equipment and devices within the substation, and the focus is on reliability, optimization of weight and dimensions. This approach complies with traffic regulations, allowing for quick mobility between various locations in an agile and prioritized manner.
The main part is the power transformer, which can operate at both high and low voltage levels. It is a 30 MVA capacity transformer configured for primary voltages of 138 kV and 69 kV, and secondary voltages of 34.5 kV and 13.8 kV, which allows it to perform functions in various substations of the grid, ensuring service to a wide range of substations according to their specific needs. This is an important step to contribute to the quality of electricity supply in Amapá and allowing the company to ensure a reliable power supply.
Source: WEG