2X
The Capacity
800 MVA
Increased power supply
700 M
Span Over River
Increase Capacity: Enhance the system’s ability to support high power flows, enabling greater energy transfer from Villa Hayes to the metropolitan area.
Greater Efficiency: Reduce technical losses and maximize energy efficiency without major infrastructure changes.
Meet Growing Demand: Ensure stable and reliable operation in high-demand sectors.
Improved Voltage profile: Strengthen the voltage profile at the 220 kV Parque Caballero substation and surrounding busbars.
Enhanced Transmission Capacity: Doubled power transmission capacity, ensuring system robustness and flexibility.
Improved Energy Efficiency: Reduced technical losses with ACCC® conductors, boosting overall efficiency.
Addressed Growing Energy Demand: Expanded infrastructure to accommodate growth, ensuring stable energy supply.
Stabalized Voltage Profiles: Stabilized voltage levels at critical points, enhancing network stability.
The construction of the 220 kV transmission line has substantially increased the power transmission capacity in the Villa Hayes – Puerto Botánico – Parque Caballero section. This enhancement has doubled the system’s ability to support high power flows, enabling greater energy transfer from Villa Hayes to the metropolitan system. The improved capacity enhances the network’s operational robustness and flexibility, allowing it to better handle load variations and support future growth.
To achieve greater efficiency, ACCC® Conductors were installed on the new transmission line. These advanced conductors have significantly reduced technical losses in transmission, which maximizes energy efficiency without necessitating major changes to the existing support infrastructure. The use of this technology allows for more efficient transmission, contributing to the sustainability of the system by reducing Joule losses and optimizing the use of electrical resources.
The expansion of the transmission infrastructure was strategically designed to meet the projected growth needs in the metropolitan area. By enhancing the system’s capacity to accommodate new consumption and adapt to increasing demand, the project ensures more stable and reliable operation. This is particularly crucial in sectors with high load concentration and critical demand, where maintaining a consistent and quality energy supply is essential for economic and social stability.
The new transmission line has also strengthened the voltage profile at the 220 kV Parque Caballero substation and the surrounding busbars. This improvement stabilizes voltage levels, reducing fluctuations in strategic areas of the network. By enhancing the operational stability of the system, the project contributes to a more consistent and quality energy supply throughout the area of influence, thereby supporting the overall resilience of the electrical grid.
The successful implementation of the 220 kV transmission line expansion serves as a model for future projects aimed at enhancing power transmission infrastructure. The lessons learned from this case study can be applied to similar projects in other regions, emphasizing the importance of advanced technologies, strategic planning, and a focus on sustainability. As energy demands continue to rise, such projects will be vital in maintaining resilient and efficient power systems worldwide.
90 km
OF CIRCUITS
220 kV
LINES
1050
AMPS
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