Global transmission capacity was estimated to have reached 19,883,744MVA by the end of 2021, with Egypt contributing to a capacity of 179,993MVA. Listed below are the five largest transmission projects by capacity in Egypt, 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. Al Iktisadiya Substation
Al Iktisadiya Substation is a 500/220/66/22kV substation located at Al Iktisadiya, Cairo, Egypt. The substation is under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Al Iktisadiya Substation will be operated by Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 500/220/66/22kV and the operating voltage level is 500/220/66/22kV. The step in voltage of the project is 500kV and the step out voltage is 22kV.
Al Iktisadiya Substation is owned by Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. Buy the profile here.
2. Benban I Substation
Benban I Substation is a 500/220kV substation located at Benban, Aswan, Egypt. The substation is under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Benban I Substation will be operated by Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 500/220kV and the operating voltage level is 500/220kV. The step in voltage of the project is 500kV and the step out voltage is 220kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 175MVA.
Benban I Substation is owned by Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. Buy the profile here.
3. Benban II Substation
Benban II Substation is a 500/220kV substation located at Benban, Aswan, Egypt. The substation is under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Benban II Substation will be operated by Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 500/220kV and the operating voltage level is 500/220kV. The step in voltage of the project is 500kV and the step out voltage is 220kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 175MVA.
Benban II Substation is owned by Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. Buy the profile here.
4. El Hawamdiya Substation
El Hawamdiya Substation is a 500/220/66/11kV substation located at El Hawamdiya, Al Jizah, Egypt. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2024. The El Hawamdiya Substation will be operated by Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 500/220/66/11kV and the operating voltage level is 500/220/66/11kV. The step in voltage of the project is 500kV and the step out voltage is 11kV.
El Hawamdiya Substation is owned by Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. Buy the profile here.
5. Zagazig Substation
Zagazig Substation is a 500/220/66/11kV substation located at Zagazig, Sharqia, Egypt. The substation is under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Zagazig Substation will be operated by Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 500/220/66/11kV and the operating voltage level is 500/220/66/11kV. The step in voltage of the project is 500kV and the step out voltage is 11kV.
Zagazig Substation is owned by Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. Buy the profile here.
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