Avantha Group company CG has inaugurated a 1600 kV ultra high voltage research centre at its switchgear complex in Nashik, Maharashtra, India. CG has invested nearly USD 6.5 million in this facility, aimed at achieving global excellence in the UHV domain. The 21 786 sq ft research centre is an electrical-noise-free structure and is seen as a significant move towards fulfilling CG's strategic objective of positioning itself as a significant player in the UHV arena. Prime markets for these products are India, South America and Africa, where such very high voltage transmission networks are present.
The research centre will facilitate new product development for the global UHV and EHV markets, spanning 800 kV to 1200 kV power transmission systems. It is envisaged also to be CG's manufacturing and development hub for switchgear. It will focus on research and development of high power sub-station equipment such as circuit breakers (live tank and dead tank), gas insulated switchgear), instrument transformers, current and voltage transformers, bushings, surge arresters, and disconnectors - but, the company says, with enhanced capabilities and at competitive prices.
The centre is equipped with 1600 kV AC and 3600 kV, 360 kJ impulse test systems to conduct all the dielectric performance tests as described in the latest global IEC, ANSI standards. It will also facilitate developmental research tests on new dielectric systems and products.
Commenting on the inauguration, CG's CEO & managing director, Laurent Demortier, said, "This inauguration is an important milestone for CG. This Research Centre will provide us with the necessary tools to effectively compete in the fast growing UHV/ EHV market segments. The CG centre in Nashik, which has been providing MV and HV switchgear for customers all around the world, will fuel CG's growth by producing a full range of EHV and UHV switchgear up to 1200 KV"
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