An upgraded transformer of the Hoa Khanh 2 110kV transformer station in the Hoa Khanh Industrial Park (IP), Lien Chieu District, Da Nang, has been put into operation.  The aim is to ensure sufficient power supply for the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Economic Leaders’ Week and related events to be held in the city in November.

Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA)

Mr Vo Hoa, the Deputy Director of the Da Nang Power Company Limited, said that the capacity of transformer T1 was upgraded to 63 MVA from the previous 40 MVA.

The automation of the station will be completed before November 30, he added.

The upgrade of Hoa Khanh 2 transformer station aims to promote stable electricity supply for socio-economic development in Lien Chieu District while assuring adequate power for business and production in the Hoa Khanh and Lien Chieu IPs.

In order to better serve APEC meetings, the company has put into operation the Hoa Lien and Hoa Xuan 110kV transformer stations while upgrading the An Don and Xuan Ha 110kV stations and the 22kV transmission line for the Ba Na Hills Resort, according to Mr Hoa.

In addition, the company also pays special attention to inspecting power grids during hot weather.  It is currently operating a large number of remote controlled equipment to protect power grids, using the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.

(Source: VNA)