“The key projects consisted in the construction of new lines and in the modernization of underground and overhead power lines, along with modernization works in primary substations. The investments have direct impact on the capacity of the electrical grid to supply electricity to the new customers and to increase the level of digitalization in order to enhance the management of unplanned power cuts and to safely supply customers”, according to company officials.
E-Distributie Muntenia has made investments of RON60 million for modernization works of some high voltage lines and primary substations in Bucharest, and RON18 million were invested by E-Distributie Dobrogea, especially for the modernization and amplification of some primary substations in Ialomita and Constanta counties. E-Distributie Banat has made investments of RON28.3 million, of which RON9.8 million for the modernization of a high voltage overhead power line in Hunedoara County.
“Despite an extremely difficult year, we continued to make investments in infrastructure and focused on several key projects to ensure the continuity of distribution services. Therefore, we focused on the high-voltage infrastructure, with impact and benefits for the other distribution segments as well”, said Monica Hodor, general manager of E-Distributie companies.
The electrical grids operated by the three E-Distributie companies count 286 primary substations and over 24,000 substations. In 2022, they distributed 15.5 TWh of electricity through high, medium and low voltage power lines.