ABB to supply lines and substations to Brazilian farms

ABB has won a $32m order to supply five transformer substations and to build transmission lines to serve 14 Renova Energia wind farms in Brazil totaling nearly 300MW.

ABB will design, engineer, supply, construct and commission the substations in Bahia state, and also train customer operators and maintenance staff.

The delivery includes five turnkey 34.5/69 kV substations including 12 step-up power transformers rated at 33 MVA, air and gas-insulated switchgear, medium-voltage reclosers and distribution transformers. ABB will also supply and install 60km of 69 kV overhead transmission lines to connect the plants to the national electricity grid. The project is scheduled for completion in 2012.

“These substations will facilitate the integration and transmission of renewable wind energy to serve Log in to read complete article.

Become a Recharge subscriber!

Or try our free trial.

Order Subscription

Already a member?

Login