Areva T&D inks equipment supply deal with PowerGrid

Areva T&D India (now a part of Alstom Grid) on Monday announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with PowerGrid Corp of India to provide ultra-high voltage technology for PowerGrid's upcoming 1,200 kV ultra high voltage AC (UHVAC) national test station at Bina in Madhya Pradesh.

The equipment will be developed, manufactured and tested at Areva T&D India's factories at Hosur and Padappai, in Tamil Nadu.

PowerGrid is in the process of establishing a 1,200 kV UHVAC transmission system at Bina. This development will facilitate field-testing of equipment before deploying the technology for commercial use.

Under the MoU, Areva T&D India will provide 1,200 kV capacitor voltage transformers, disconnectors, and digital current transformers.

Rathin Basu, managing director, Areva T&D India said: "We are delighted to partner with power grid in setting up India's first ever 1,200 kV national test sub-station. This is an important milestone in developing indigenous technology for a 1,200 kV transmission system for the national grid. This further reinforces Areva T&D India's strength in providing highly sophisticated localised offerings in the ultra high-end technology segment."