Global transmission capacity was estimated to have reached 19,883,744MVA by the end of 2021 and is forecasted to grow to 27,052,399MVA by 2027. Australia had 154,922MVA of capacity in 2021 and this is expected to rise to 187,043MVA by 2027. Listed below are the five largest transmission projects by capacity in Australia, according to GlobalData’s power database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global transmission segment. Buy the latest transmission substation project profiles here.
1. Cattai Substation
Cattai Substation is a 500/330kV substation located at Cattai, New South Wales, Australia. The substation is under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Cattai Substation will be operated by TransGrid.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 500/330kV and the operating voltage level is 500/330kV. The step in voltage of the project is 500kV and the step out voltage is 330kV.
Cattai Substation is owned by TransGrid. Buy the profile here.
2. Kemps Creek Substation
Kemps Creek Substation is a 500/330kV substation located at Kemps Creek, New South Wales, Australia. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Kemps Creek Substation will be operated by TransGrid.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 500/330kV and the operating voltage level is 500/330kV. The step in voltage of the project is 500kV and the step out voltage is 330kV.
Kemps Creek Substation is owned by TransGrid. Buy the profile here.
3. South Morang Substation – Upgrade – 500/330 kV
South Morang Substation – Upgrade – 500/330 kV is a 500/330kV substation located at South Morang, New South Wales, Australia. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The South Morang Substation – Upgrade – 500/330 kV will be operated by TransGrid.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 500/330kV and the operating voltage level is 500/330kV. The step in voltage of the project is 500kV and the step out voltage is 330kV.
South Morang Substation – Upgrade – 500/330 kV is owned by TransGrid. Buy the profile here.
4. Wagga Wagga Substation
Wagga Wagga Substation is a 500/330kV substation located at Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2024. The Wagga Wagga Substation will be operated by TransGrid.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 500/330kV and the operating voltage level is 500/330kV. The step in voltage of the project is 500kV and the step out voltage is 330kV.
Wagga Wagga Substation is owned by TransGrid. Buy the profile here.
5. Williamsdale Substation
Williamsdale Substation is a 330/132kV substation located at Williamsdale, New South Wales, Australia. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Williamsdale Substation will be operated by TransGrid.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 330/132kV and the operating voltage level is 330/132kV. The step in voltage of the project is 330kV and the step out voltage is 132kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 750MVA.
Williamsdale Substation is owned by TransGrid. Buy the profile here.
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