BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 9
By Jeila Aliyeva - Trend:
The construction of the Serdar-220 electric substation for the construction of the ring power system, which will connect the electric networks of Akhal - Balkan - Dashoguz, has begun, Trend reports with reference to the electronic newspaper "Turkmenistan: The Golden Age".
In general, from the Gutli substation to the administrative center of the Balkan region, 36-40 reinforced concrete bases are laid daily and up to 15 metal support structures are installed.
Since the beginning of construction, about 270 poles have already been installed from the Gutli substation to Balkanabat.
For the implementation of the ring power system construction, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has allocated a loan. Using these funds, the construction customer − Turkmenenergo State Electric Power Corporation - signed contracts and purchased equipment, materials, and vehicles necessary for the construction of high-voltage power transmission lines and substations.
It is planned to complete the laying of the power line in August 2021.
The future ring power system will connect the power grids of the Akhal, Balkan, and Dashoguz regions. The second stage of this project includes the construction of the Balkan-Dashoguz power line. The energy ring will allow for mutual redundancy between the energy systems of the regions and Ashgabat.
As reported, Turkmenistan is expected to grow electricity exports by 8.7 percent by 2025.
The construction of new power plants, power transmission lines, modern transformer substations, and switchgear will contribute to the growth of exports.
Earlier, the Turkmen Ministry of Energy said that there are opportunities to transit Turkmen electricity through Afghanistan to Tajikistan, Pakistan, and India.
Turkmenistan plans to generate up to 35.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity by 2030.
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