The Ministry of Energy's press service reports that the state-owned enterprise National Electric Grids has entered into an agreement for the construction of a new substation in the Tashkent region.
The establishment of this facility is outlined in a presidential decree from July 2020, aimed at enhancing the performance of power grids in the capital region and ensuring greater stability in power supply for local residents.
The contract for the construction was awarded to the firm "Uzelektroapparat-Elektroshield" through a competitive tender. The company will be responsible for developing a digital substation in the Kuyichirchik region, designed to operate at a voltage of 500 kV.
The construction and installation activities are slated for completion by the conclusion of 2024. The substation will boast a capacity of 1,602 MVA, contributing significantly to alleviating the load on the primary substation in Keles.
Funding for the project is being provided by the World Bank. To connect the upcoming substation with the Syrdarya Thermal Power Plant and other power grid facilities, an extensive network of 285 km of high-voltage power lines will be erected.
These power lines will traverse the districts of Kuyichirchik, Zangiata, Yangiyul, Akkurgan, Pskent in the Tashkent region, as well as the Syrdarya district in the eponymous region. Of the projected power lines, 213 km will operate at a voltage of 220 kV, while 72 km will function at 500 kV.
Notably, in 2021, the Ministry of Energy had previously announced an agreement for the construction of Uzbekistan's inaugural digital substation. The Shanghai Electric Group secured the tender for the project, aiming to commission the facility by the conclusion of the present year.
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