Medellin Substation is a 500kV substation located in Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia.

The works are expected to be commissioned in 2021.

Description

Medellin Substation project, which is a new substation, will be operated by Unidad de Planeacion Minero Energetica.

The designed voltage level of the substation is 500/230kV and the operating voltage level is 500/230kV.

The step-in voltage of the project is 500kV and the step-out voltage is 230kV. Upon completion, the substation will have a capacity of 900MVA.

Medellin Substation project development status

The development of the Medellin Substation project was approved by The Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission. The project is expected to be commissioned in 2021.

Methodology

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