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ABB will invest around
Rs.250 crore to build new
facilities in India to
manufacture high-voltage power
products and transformers.
To be located at Savli near
Vadodara in Gujarat, the new
facilities will produce high-voltage
gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) and
PASS (plug and switch system)
hybrid switchgear as well as drytype
and oil immersed distribution
transformers. The facilities are
expected to be operational by the
end of 2012.
GIS: ABB's latest series can offer
space savings of up to 90 per cent
compared to conventional airinsulated
switchgear. Its lowweight,
robust design enables the
equipment to be deployed even in
harsh conditions and enhances
system reliability, efficiency and
minimizes maintenance needs.
PASS: ABB's plug and switch
system (PASS) is a hybrid switchgear
solution that combines features of
air- and gas-insulated technologies.
It incorporates the functions of a
complete switchgear bay in a single
module, and can be installed in a few
hours. Compared to conventional
technology, ABB's factoryassembled
solution requires up to 60
per cent less space, and is easily
integrated into existing substations,
which enables bay extensions with
minimum down time.
Transformers: The new
transformer factory will
manufacture vacuum cast coil drytype
transformers and oil immersed
distribution transformers. It will
help to bridge a gap in the present
product offering in India and extend
the distribution transformer
range up to 10 MVA in the
33kV class. It will also enable
localization of vacuum cast coil drytype
transformers.
The expansion plans at Savli are
part of ABB's strategy to develop,
manufacture and market products
that meet the needs of Indian
customers, as well as serving as an
export hub.
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