Lakewood Substation Adds Second Transformer Ahead of Schedule
The Illuminating Company, a FirstEnergy utility, completed installation and energization of a second transformer at its Lakewood Substation in Ohio, four months ahead of schedule.
The approximately 55-ton unit arrived from a local service center this month. Crews installed and tested it before energization; the first transformer entered service earlier this year.
The units increase substation capacity and give operators flexibility to manage electricity flows, reroute power during outages and support neighboring substations.
“Customers want reliable power and they want to know we're making progress on our commitment to strengthen reliability in Lakewood,” said Torrence Hinton, president of FirstEnergy Ohio. “Completing this work ahead of schedule is a meaningful milestone that strengthens the system and supports the homes and businesses that depend on it every day.”
Each transformer represents an approximately $1.85 million investment, covering equipment, transport and installation. The project highlights the importance of substation component protection and transformer reliability.
Source: T&D World
