Pithampur Substation is a 400kV substation located in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, India.

The Pithampur Substation project’s construction has begun in 2020. The works are expected to be commissioned in 2022.

Description

Pithampur Substation project, which is a new substation, will be operated by Madhya Pradesh Power 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.

Pithampur Substation project development status

The development of the Pithampur Substation project was approved by Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission in 2020. The project is expected to be commissioned in 2022.

About Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission

Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) is a utility service provider that transmits electricity through substations, transformers and transmission lines. The utility distributes electricity through intra-state transmission system. Its network is connected through interface points with Genco, Discoms, open access consumers of Madhya Pradesh, and other States. MPPTCL provides logistics support facilities such as SCADA system, communication, ABT system, and automatic meter reading system. The utility also provides transmission facilities to various distribution companies. The company also installs solar panels in other substations.

Methodology

All publicly-announced T&D Line & Substation projects included in this analysis are drawn from GlobalData’s Power IC. The information regarding the projects is sourced through secondary information sources such as country specific utility players, company news and reports, statistical organisations, regulatory body, government planning reports and their publications and is further validated through primary from various stakeholders such as power utility companies, consultants, energy associations of respective countries, government bodies and professionals from leading players in the power sector.