Alstom Grid and FGC UES sign agreement for cooperation in research and development in Russia
Alstom Grid and FGC UES sign agreement for cooperation in research and development in Russia
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As part of their ongoing cooperation, Alstom Grid and FGC UES have today signed an agreement for cooperation in research and development aimed at the modernization of the Russian electrical grid through the introduction of advanced Smart Grid technologies.
Under this agreement, the parties will establish an Alstom Grid - FGC conduct joint research activities in the Skolkovo technology zone of Moscow.
The research cooperation will focus on a variety of tasks intended to increase the efficiency, reliability and security of the Russian electrical grids, and will collaborate with a number of academic and scientific institutions.
This new agreement complements the existing partnership between Alstom Grid and OAO FGC UES, which covers both technical and production process advancements for products such as high and ultra-high voltage power transformers, gas and air-insulated substations, high voltage direct current transmission (HVDC), Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), and automation solutions.
We are delighted with this latest step forward in Alstom Grids close collaboration with FGC , which will help develop the Russian Smart Grid. It is thanks to their strong support over the last two months that we have established joint working groups to exchange on electrical grid technologies and that we are addressing possibilities for further localisation of the production of Alstom Grids equipment in Russia, commented Gerhard Seyrling, Senior Vice President Innovation and Strategy at Alstom Grid.
Today, FGC and Alstom have significant experience in electrical equipment and its operation, innovative technologies for grid management, and in the development of new systems for their use. The sharing of information and joint research will help make optimal use of the scientific and technical potential of both businesses and contribute positively to the development of power systems both in Russia and France, added the President of FGC UES, Oleg Budarguin.
About FGC UES
FGC UES - A Joint stock company, Federal grid company of the unified power system of Russia (www.fsk-ees.ru) was organized on June 25, 2002 under the Program for reforming the electric power industry as monopoly operator to manage the Unified National Electric Grid for its further maintenance and development. Facilities of the Federal Grid Company are located in 73 regions of the Russian Federation, occupying a total area of more than 13.6 million sq. km. The Company operates 121 thousand km of transmission lines and about 800 substations of a total general installed transformer capacity of more than 305.5 thousand of MVA with voltage ranging from 35- 1150 kV.
About Alstom
Alstom (www.alstom.com) 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. It 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 96,500 people in more than 70 countries, and had sales of over 23 billion* in 2009/10. (*Pro forma figures)
Alstom Grid, the newest sector of Alstom, has over 100 years of expertise in electrical grids. Whether for utilities or electro-intensive industries or facilitating the trading of energy, Alstom Grid brings power to their customers projects. Alstom Grid ranks among the top 3 in electrical transmission sector with a sales turnover of approximately 3.5 billion in 2009. It has 20,000 employees and over 90 manufacturing and engineering sites worldwide. Its four main business areas are Products, Systems, Automation and Service. At the heart of the development of Smart Grid, Alstom Grid offers products, services and integrated energy management solutions across the full energy value chain - from power generation, through transmission and distribution grids and to the large end user.
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