The facility is expected to be finished and operational by spring 2024 and should bring the region one step closer to independent sustainable energy production.

SPIE, a prominent European leader in multi-technical services in energy and communications, has joined forces with the UKA Group to facilitate the construction of a transformer station on behalf of WEMAG Netz GmbH. The station, set to harness power from various renewable energy facilities, is a pivotal project in the thriving renewable energy transition within the Parchim region in Germany, known for its ample wind resources.

In order to transmit electricity efficiently from this wind-rich area to consumers, often across considerable distances, the voltage must be raised at a strategically located transformer station. However, the amalgamation of power from various sources posed intricate challenges during the design and execution of the electrical systems.

Hannes Weinreich, Sales Manager at SPIE Deutschland & Zentraleuropa's High Voltage operational division, "Designing, planning, and implementing the transformer station in Vietlübbe within a tight time frame represented an ambitious assignment for our team. However, we find it helpful that we had already taken on the whole primary planning process, which means that we are very familiar with the site and its requirements."

Thomas Heinke, Project Manager at WEMAG Projektentwicklung GmbH overseeing the project, emphasized the significance of stringent requirements for the transformer station's design and its integration into WEMAG Netz GmbH's existing distribution grid. Heinke stated, "To switch to renewable energies quicker, time is a crucial factor for Vietlübbe. With that in mind, we are delighted to have found in SPIE a partner that has already demonstrated its capabilities at the primary planning stage."

With the combined expertise of SPIE, UKA Group, and WEMAG Netz GmbH, the construction and commissioning of this transformer station herald a significant step toward harnessing renewable energy sources efficiently and accelerating Germany's transition to sustainable energy solutions.

The facility is expected to be finished and operational by spring 2024 and should bring the region one step closer to independent sustainable energy production.

Source: SPIE