Katwa Substation is a 400kV substation located in Katwa, West Bengal, India.
The Katwa Substation project’s construction has begun in 2021. The works are expected to be commissioned in 2022.
Description
Katwa Substation project, which is a new substation, will be operated by West Bengal State Electricity Transmission.
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 have a capacity of 315MVA.
Katwa Substation project development status
The project is expected to be commissioned in 2022.
About West Bengal State Electricity Transmission
West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (WBSETCL) is an electrical utility that offers power generation services. The utility’s services include power supplying, power transmission, electricity distribution, load management, operation and maintenance of all existing EHV sub-stations, equipments and lines. It also provides construction of green field EHV sub-stations and transmission lines as per system’s requirement, sub-stations expansion and augmentation, and replacement of age old worn out conductors. WBSETCL offers adoption of new technology replacing old ones and enhancement of IT application. The utility offers its services across Kolkata.
Methodology
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