ABB has won the first major equipment order for the 765 KV extra high voltage (EHV) transformers and shunt reactors from National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL).According to a release issued by ABB to the BSE today, the combined value of the orders for the ABB group is around $80 million."The transformers and shunt reactors will be manufactured at the company's factory in Ludvika, Sweden. ABB India's scope primarily includes local interface, logistics, commissioning and after sales support," the release said.As part of the NTPC order, ABB will deliver eight 200 MVA, 21/765 kV auto transformers, seven 333 MVA, 765/400 KV autotransformers and ten 80 MVA, 765 kV shunt reactors. "The units will be delivered to the new Sipat power plant being set up near Jabalpur, Chattisgarh. The overall scope of the order includes supply, transportation, erection and commissioning," the release added.For PGCIL, ABB will supply ten 500 MVA, 765/400/33 kV auto-transformers and ten 80 MVA, 765 kV shunt reactors. "The auto transformers and reactors will be installed at the Seoni sub-station in Madhya Pradesh to evacuate power from the 3,000 MW Sipat power plant," the release said.Ravi Uppal, vice chairman and managing director of ABB India, said: "The transmission system in India presently operates mainly at 400 kV levels. Extra high voltage systems will help in augmenting and strengthening the network, enhancing efficiency as well as improving grid reliability and power quality."
