ABB India secured a Rs 63 crore order from the Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam to build a 400 kV substation that will facilitate the transmission of electricity from new power generation plants being constructed in the region.

ABB's scope of work comprises system engineering, civil works, supply, installation, commissioning and overall project management.

The Dhanonda substation is slated for completion in 2011 and will comprise fifteen 400 kV bays and three 220 kV bays as well as three 315 MVA, 400/220kV power transformers. Other ABB products include high-voltage circuit breakers, instrument transformers and power line carrier communication equipment. The substation will also be equipped with the latest IEC 61850 substation automation system to facilitate open communication between the numerous control and protection devices within the substation and beyond.

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