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. Brazil had 421,879MVA of capacity in 2021 and this is expected to rise to 520,952MVA by 2027. Listed below are the five largest transmission projects by capacity in Brazil, 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. Graca Aranha Substation
Graca Aranha Substation is a 800kV substation located at Graca Aranha, Maranhao, Brazil. The substation is proposed and is expected to be commissioned in 2027. The Graca Aranha Substation will be operated by Operador Nacional do Sistema Eletrico.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 800kV and the operating voltage level is 800kV. The step in voltage of the project is 800kV.
Graca Aranha Substation is owned by Operador Nacional do Sistema Eletrico. Buy the profile here.
2. Silvania Substation – New
Silvania Substation – New is a 800kV substation located at Silvania, Goias, Brazil. The substation is proposed and is expected to be commissioned in 2027. The Silvania Substation – New will be operated by Operador Nacional do Sistema Eletrico.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 800kV and the operating voltage level is 800kV. The step in voltage of the project is 800kV.
Silvania Substation – New is owned by Operador Nacional do Sistema Eletrico. Buy the profile here.
3. Candiota II Substation
Candiota II Substation is a 525/230kV substation located at Candiota, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The substation is under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Candiota II Substation will be operated by Operador Nacional do Sistema Eletrico.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 525/230kV and the operating voltage level is 525/230kV. The step in voltage of the project is 525kV and the step out voltage is 230kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 1344MVA.
Candiota II Substation is owned by Operador Nacional do Sistema Eletrico. Buy the profile here.
4. Guaiba III Substation – New – 525/230 kV
Guaiba III Substation – New – 525/230 kV is a 525/230kV substation located at Guaiba, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The substation is under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Guaiba III Substation – New – 525/230 kV will be operated by Operador Nacional do Sistema Eletrico.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 525/230kV and the operating voltage level is 525/230kV. The step in voltage of the project is 525kV and the step out voltage is 230kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 1344MVA.
Guaiba III Substation – New – 525/230 kV is owned by Operador Nacional do Sistema Eletrico. Buy the profile here.
5. Sarandi Substation – New
Sarandi Substation – New is a 525/230/138kV substation located at Sarandi, Parana, Brazil. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2024. The Sarandi Substation – New will be operated by Operador Nacional do Sistema Eletrico.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 525/230/138kV and the operating voltage level is 525/230/138kV. The step in voltage of the project is 525kV and the step out voltage is 138kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 300MVA.
Sarandi Substation – New is owned by Operador Nacional do Sistema Eletrico. Buy the profile here.
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