The aim is to optimize the energy infrastructure by increasing the safety, resilience and efficiency of distribution networks.
“Through this tender, we seek to establish strong partnerships with contractors capable of meeting our requirements in terms of safety and quality of workmanship for the efficient operation and modernization of our expanding electricity grids. Maintenance and modernization works are essential to maintain a reliable, efficient and resilient network that is able to face future customer consumption demands”, stated Mihai Peste, Director General of Retele Electrice Romania.
The works included in the projects are focused on the maintenance of the electricity distribution network, meaning technical overhauls, repairs in order to maintain or restore the availability, reliability and operational safety of energy equipment and installations. The execution and modernization works aim to upgrade existing installations, expand overhead and underground low-voltage networks, secure metering groups, modernize and increase the distribution capacity of existing networks.
Within these projects, the company will continue to prioritize the safety and reliability of the electricity networks. In emergency situations, such as blizzards, storms or other extreme weather conditions, intervention teams will act promptly to repair any damage and ensure continuity of electricity supply.
Retele Electrice Romnia operates networks with a total length of about 134,000 kilometers across three major areas in Romania: Muntenia Sud (including Bucharest), Banat and Dobrogea, covering one third of the local distribution market. The electricity networks operated by Retele Electrice Romania include 289 transformer stations and over 25,000 transformer substations.