Alstom T&D India selected by GETCO to integrate renewable power to the Western grid

2 turnkey substation orders in Gujarat 

Alstom T&D India has been awarded two contracts from GETCO (Gujarat Energy Transmission Company Limited) to supply 400KV/220KV/66KV AIS substation on turnkey basis, located at Charanka and Sankhari, to evacuate power from Asias largest and Gujarats first dedicated solar park. The substations will also play a pivotal role in strengthening transmission network in the state of Gujarat by acting as the evacuation and nodal grid substations. Additionally it will also improve the energy flow in the western region of India.

Both the orders, worth approximately INR 1510 million (22 million) involves  manufacture, supply, erection, testing,  and commissioning of 400 KV Substations with Alstoms key products like 400kV, 220 KV & 66 KV air insulated switchgear and related equipment, SCADA  automation system along with the civil works. All equipment will be manufactured by Alstoms world-class manufacturing facilities in India.

Commenting on the contract, Rathin Basu, Managing Director, Alstom T&D India said, Alstom T&D India is happy to have been selected as the supplier of choice for this very important solar power evacuation project. It reaffirms GETCOs confidence and trust in our wide repertoire of products and solutions and our project management capabilities. Gujarat is playing a lead role in developing renewable power in India. Alstom T&D India is pleased to deliver its expertise and solutions in these substations to integrate renewable power to the grid. 

The project is being developed under ADB[1]s Solar Energy schemes to catalyse 3000 MW of solar power generation projects in ADB developing member countries. With solar energy poised to play a pivotal role, these projects holds immense significance in increasing the share of renewable energy and green energy mix in the country. 

About Alstom 

Alstom is a global leader in the world of power generation, power transmission and rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies. Alstom builds the fastest train and the highest capacity automated metro in the world, provides turnkey integrated power plant solutions and associated services for a wide variety of energy sources, including hydro, nuclear, gas, coal and wind, and it offers a wide range of solutions for power transmission, with a focus on smart grids. The Group employs 93,000 people in around 100 countries. It had sales of over 20 billion and booked close to 24 billion in orders in 2012/13. 

Alstom T&D India (globally known as Alstom Grid), is a market leader in the Indian power transmission sector. It has over 100 years of expertise in building the transmission infrastructure for the country. Alstom has a strong portfolio of products, solutions and services, comprising the entire range of transmission equipment up to Extra and Ultra High Voltages (765 kV and beyond) including air-insulated switchgear (AIS) and locally manufactured power transformers and gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). It also provides power electronics solutions (HVDC, FACTS) to create super highways and offers highly advanced power management Smart Grid solutions for transmission and distribution including renewable energies integration. With over 3,500 employees and eight world class manufacturing units, Alstom T&D India is future ready to support the rapidly evolving transmission sector in India. 

Press Contacts (Alstom India)

Aparna Srivastava: +91 9560646622 / aparna.srivastava@alstom.com 

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[1] ADB Asian Development Bank