Alstom Sets New Record with the 200th 765kV Transformer & Reactor

Alstom sets a new record in India with the 200th unit of the 765kV transformer and reactor manufactured from its world class transformer facility at Vadodara in Gujarat. Since its inception in March 2009, this green field facility has gradually ramped up its production capabilities. Today the company has provided the highest number of 765 kV transformers and reactors for the Indian electrical grid.

Rathin Basu, Managing Director, Alstom T&D India said, “As frontrunners in the field of EHV 765 kV products, this is an outstanding achievement for Alstom and a great contribution towards the ‘Make in India’ spirit of the country. The company remains committed to the growth and advancement of India’s transmission system through its innovative, best-in-class technology and solutions. We are thankful to our customers for putting their faith in Alstom’s technology”.

Apart from Power Grid, Alstom has been supplying its world class transformers to state utilities like Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited, Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited, Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited. Other customers include IPPs[1] such as Larsen & Toubro, Essar and Lanco.

Transformers are integral components of an electrical grid, and essential for the efficient and safe conversion of electricity between diverse voltage systems. With strong references up to 800 kV and 2750 MVA in major power networks worldwide, Alstom Grid is one of the world leaders in the manufacturing of electrical power transformers and reactors.