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GERMANY — Siemens Energy’s factory in Dresden has delivered the 3,000th transformer to SachsenEnergie’s SachsenNetze.
Founded in 1904, Siemens Energy’s Dresden transformer factory specializes in the design and manufacture of medium power and industrial transformers with power ratings up to 330 MVA and voltage ranges up to 420 kV. In 1995, a Center of Competence was established for special transformers destined for industrial applications.
The factory’s 3,000th transformer was delivered to SachsenEnergie, a long-time customer, at the end of June, and will be put into operation by July 2021, the manufacturer said in a press release.
The 110 kV, 40 MVA, 81-ton transformer was manufactured as part of an order for a total of 8 units. On June 25, the transformer was transported to Dresden-Nord substation and handed over to the operator SachsenNetze, a subsidiary of SachsenEnergie. The substation, which was built in 2009, supplies electricity to customers in the semiconductor industry, private households and commercial customers in the northern area of Dresden.
“As a grid operator, we ensure reliable power distribution by aligning our power grids to the requirements of our customers. Due to the increased demand for electricity from the chip industry in the north of Dresden, it was necessary to install a new transformer at the Dresden-Nord substation. We’re proud of our longstanding relationship with Siemens Energy’s transformer plant in Dresden, and look forward to future projects together,” says Dr. Kathrin Kadner, CEO of SachsenNetze.
The 8 ordered units have been specifically designed to meet the noise limit requirement of 71dB, required due to the substation’s proximity to the city of Dresden. This 3,000th transformer was manufactured for power losses below the required European EcoDesign Guideline standard.
Source: Siemens Energy
