The transmission system operator, TransnetBW GmbH, has awarded Linxon a contract for its Beuren AIS substation as part of Baden Württemberg’s transmission network upgrade and Germany’s acceleration to a greener grid.
Linxon Germany has commenced work with the transmission system operator TransnetBW GmbH to upgrade the AIS substation in Beuren from 220kV to 380kV, with completion scheduled for summer 2027. The project forms part of TransnetBW’s strategy to increase the capacity and reliability of the transmission network in Baden-Württemberg, a release from Linxon said.
Linxon will start construction work on the new 380kV substation. Built in 1975, the existing 220kV substation will remain operational and connected to the grid and will thereafter be dismantled and properly disposed off to ensure minimum outage.
This project is the third contract Linxon has been awarded in Germany, building an ongoing relationship between TransnetBW and Linxon.
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The upgrade forms part of the German Grid Development Plan 2035 (Netzentwicklungsplan – NEP) which comprises the power grid modernization and construction projects required to reinforce the German transmission grid over the next 15 years. The gradual increase of renewable energy share in the national energy mix necessitates an upgrade of the German grid to avoid bottlenecks in the transmission of power generated by off- and onshore wind farms in both the North and the South of the country.
“We’re delighted to be able to put our expertise to work once more for TransnetBW. We thank them for their continued confidence in Linxon and look forward to further strengthening our relationship by successfully executing this project to the highest quality and HSE standards,” said Stefan Reisacher, CEO at Linxon.
The featured photograph (source: Linxon) shows a 400kV AIS built by Linxon in Europe and is for representation only.
