Maritza East Substation is a 400kV substation located in Maritza East, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
The Maritza East Substation project’s construction has begun in 2020. The works are expected to be commissioned in 2021.
Description
Maritza East Substation project, which is an upgrade substation, will be operated by Electroenergien Sistemen Operator.
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 have a capacity of 100MVA.
Maritza East Substation project development status
The development of the Maritza East Substation project was approved by State Energy Regulation Commission in 2020. The project is expected to be commissioned in 2021.
About Electroenergien Sistemen Operator
Electroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD (EOS), subsidiary of Natsionalna Elektricheska Kompania EAD, is the electricity system operator. The company plans, coordinates and controls electrical power system of the Republic of Bulgaria. EOS operates, maintains and monitors functioning of the power transmission network and auxiliary networks. Its National Dispatching Center operates the national power transmission system and performs the functions of centralized real time dispatching, control and supervision of the electrical power system. EOS is headquartered in Sofia , Bulgaria.
Methodology
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