ABB has secured a turnkey contract valued at just over £3.3 million to reinforce CE Electric UK’s Melrosegate 132/33 kV substation, which is a major 33kV supply point for the city of York. The Melrosegate project will enable CE Electric to respond to load growth in the area by providing the necessary reinforcement to meet the increased demand for power.
The reinforcement work will cover the supply, installation and commissioning of a new ABB 132/33kV 90MVA transformer and associated 33kV switchgear on spare land within the existing Melrosegate site. It includes the establishment of a new 33kV switch house and control room and all associated civil works, protection/auxiliary equipment and 33kV cable circuit transfers.
About CE Electric UK
CE Electric UK distributes electricity in the North East, Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire through its subsidiary companies NEDL and YEDL. CE Electric UK (www.ce-electricuk.com) operates and maintains the electricity distribution network that delivers electricity to more than 3.7m premises. The network consists of more than 31,000 substations, 33,000 km of overhead line and 66,800 km of underground cable. Its area of operation covers 25,000 square kilometres, running from North Northumberland south to the Humber and Northern Lincolnshire, and from the East Coast to the Pennines.
ABB Background
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 107,000 people.