The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business vertical of Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) has won grid infrastructure orders in India and abroad.
In a release, L&T said that the orders include Distribution SCADA and Dynamic Reactive Power Compensation devices.
In India, the order pertains to revamping power distribution with SCADA and smart technology integration in two towns. Jobs pertaining to distribution transformer station and conversion of overhead electrical lines into underground cabling are also in the scope.
In UAE, the order pertains to design, delivery and construction of two ±300 MVAr STATCOM systems. These will be installed at the existing 400 kV substations for dynamic reactive power compensation.
STATCOM provides automated and instantaneous response to deter system fluctuations, and the power quality improves as it injects or absorb reactive power in real time, thereby stabilising the voltage.
Another order has been received from Oman for establishing a 400/132kV grid station, along with associated 400 kV transmission line segment.
These orders reinforce L&T’s commitment to building future-ready grid infrastructure that supports energy transition and sustainability goals of its valued customers, the release said.
The combined value of these orders in the range of Rs.2,500 crore to Rs.5,000 crore according to L&T’s classification of a “large” order.
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Featured photograph, for representation only, shows India’s first-ever STATCOM that was commissioned by L&T at NP Kunta in Andhra Pradesh. (Photo: lntecc.com)