Endesa Builds 400/132 kV Substation in Baza
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Endesa, through its distribution subsidiary e-distribución, is building a new 132 kV hybrid substation in Baza, Granada, alongside the existing 400 kV Baza node. The project includes a 400/132 kV power transformer weighing 440 tonnes, connecting the distribution network to the 400 kV transmission system.
The transformer's foundation measures 18 m long, 10 m wide and 2.7 m deep. Once its accessories are installed, the unit will stand approximately 10 m high. Endesa says it is the largest transformer of this type it has installed in southern Spain.
The US$15.1 million (€13 million) project is intended to increase network capacity across Jaén, Granada, Málaga and Almería, support future urban and industrial development, and enable renewable generation to feed into the grid. Its role in accommodating changing generation and demand also highlights the importance of transformer reliability and condition assessment in long-term asset management as electricity use and renewable output increase.
Source: Traders Union
