Global transmission capacity was estimated to have reached 20,397,232MVA by the end of 2022 and is forecasted to grow to 28,341,693MVA by 2028. Bulgaria had 33,809MVA of capacity in 2022 and this is expected to rise to 34,547MVA by 2028. Listed below are the five largest transmission projects by capacity in Bulgaria, 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.

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1. Blagoevgrad Substation

Blagoevgrad Substation is a 400kV substation located at Blagoevgrad, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. The substation is proposed and is expected to be commissioned in 2027. The Blagoevgrad Substation will be operated by Electroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD.

The designed voltage level of the substation is 400kV and the operating voltage level is 400kV. The step in voltage of the project is 400kV.

Blagoevgrad Substation is owned by Electroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD. Buy the profile here.

2. Bobov Dol Substation

Bobov Dol Substation is a 400/220kV substation located at Bobov Dol Thermal Power Plant, Kyustendil, Bulgaria. The substation is proposed and is expected to be commissioned in 2028. The Bobov Dol Substation will be operated by Electroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD.

The designed voltage level of the substation is 400/220kV and the operating voltage level is 400/220kV. The step in voltage of the project is 400kV and the step out voltage is 220kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 630MVA.

Bobov Dol Substation is owned by Electroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD.

3. Maritza East Substation

Maritza East Substation is a 400kV substation located at Maritza East, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. The substation is under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2024. The Maritza East Substation will be operated by Electroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD.

The designed voltage level of the substation is 400kV and the operating voltage level is 400kV. The step in voltage of the project is 400kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 100MVA.

Maritza East Substation is owned by Electroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD. Buy the profile here.

4. Plovdiv Substation – Upgrade – 400 kV

Plovdiv Substation – Upgrade – 400 kV is a 400kV substation located at Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The substation is proposed and is expected to be commissioned in 2027. The Plovdiv Substation – Upgrade – 400 kV will be operated by Electroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD.

The designed voltage level of the substation is 400kV and the operating voltage level is 400kV. The step in voltage of the project is 400kV.

Plovdiv Substation – Upgrade – 400 kV is owned by Electroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD.

5. Vetren Substation

Vetren Substation is a 400kV substation located at Vetren, Pazardzhik, Bulgaria. The substation is proposed and is expected to be commissioned in 2027. The Vetren Substation will be operated by Electroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD.

The designed voltage level of the substation is 400kV and the operating voltage level is 400kV. The step in voltage of the project is 400kV.

Vetren Substation is owned by Electroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD.

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