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. Portugal had 39,221MVA of capacity in 2021 and this is expected to rise to 42,887MVA by 2027. Listed below are the five largest transmission projects by capacity in Portugal, 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. Alcochete Substation – Upgrade – 400/60 kV
Alcochete Substation – Upgrade – 400/60 kV is a 400/60kV substation located at Alcochete, Setubal, Portugal. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Alcochete Substation – Upgrade – 400/60 kV will be operated by Rede Electrica Nacional SA.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 400/60kV and the operating voltage level is 400/60kV. The step in voltage of the project is 400kV and the step out voltage is 60kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 170MVA.
Alcochete Substation – Upgrade – 400/60 kV is owned by Rede Electrica Nacional SA. Buy the profile here.
2. Alm. Bispo Substation
Alm. Bispo Substation is a 400/220kV substation located at Bispo, Algarve, Portugal. The substation is proposed and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Alm. Bispo Substation will be operated by Rede Electrica Nacional SA.
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 450MVA.
Alm. Bispo Substation is owned by Rede Electrica Nacional SA. Buy the profile here.
3. Almargem do Bispo Substation – New
Almargem do Bispo Substation – New is a 400kV substation located at Almargem do Bispo, Lisbon, Portugal. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Almargem do Bispo Substation – New will be operated by Rede Electrica Nacional SA.
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.
Almargem do Bispo Substation – New is owned by Rede Electrica Nacional SA. Buy the profile here.
4. Almargem do Bispo Substation – Upgrade
Almargem do Bispo Substation – Upgrade is a 400/220/60kV substation located at Almargem do Bispo, Lisbon, Portugal. The substation is proposed and is expected to be commissioned in 2025. The Almargem do Bispo Substation – Upgrade will be operated by Rede Electrica Nacional SA.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 400/220/60kV and the operating voltage level is 400/220/60kV. The step in voltage of the project is 400kV and the step out voltage is 60kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 450MVA.
Almargem do Bispo Substation – Upgrade is owned by Rede Electrica Nacional SA. Buy the profile here.
5. Fernao Ferro Substation
Fernao Ferro Substation is a 400/150/60kV substation located at Fernao Ferro, Setubal, Portugal. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Fernao Ferro Substation will be operated by Energias de Portugal SA.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 400/150/60kV and the operating voltage level is 400/150/60kV. The step in voltage of the project is 400kV and the step out voltage is 60kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 126MVA.
Fernao Ferro Substation is owned by Energias de Portugal SA. Buy the profile here.
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