GRUPO ENERGIA BOGOTA IMPROVES SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY IN CARIBBEAN REGION AND UNLOCKS 252 MW CAPACITY USING TRANSFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

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SmartValve deployment at GEB substation in Colombia This project at the Termocandelaria substation in Cartagena uses modular power flow control technology, SmartValve, to alleviate inter-regional congestion and unlock 252 MW of new capacity for generation on the existing network.
This technology is a timely and cost-effective way to increase the capacity on this part of our network, without disrupting local communities and the environment," he said.
"We are delighted to collaborate with GEB on this pivotal project which is unlocking significant capacity and strengthening supply of reliable, affordable electricity to consumers across the Caribbean region," he said.
About Grupo Energía Bogotá With more than 125 years of history, Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) is a leading business group in the transmission and distribution of electric power and the transportation and distribution of natural gas in Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and Guatemala.