1,250 MW Merowe 500 kV AC grid

Sudan

Linked solutions

Water

Energy

Multi-purpose hydro scheme (€1.2bn)
500 kV XLPE cables and OHLs (€600m)
Development of grid-integration strategy
Simultaneous start-up of plant & grid
Grid-synchronisation at 350 km distance
Risk of blackout due to high ratio unit capacity (250 MW) to grid load (800 MW)

Client	1,250 MW Merowe 500 kV AC grid
Location	Merowe dam, Sudan
Period	2005 - 2013
Capacity	250 MW

Project management
Preparation of tender documents
Design review and approval
Factory acceptance test witnessing
Site supervision of construction
Commissioning supervision
Line charging

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The linked subdomains are:

Dams Submarine, Underground and Cables Smart Grids and Advanced Metering Systems

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