Crompton Greaves has set up a 1600 kV ultra high voltage (UHV) research centre at its switchgear complex in Nashik at a cost of Rs 40 crore.
The centre will focus on research and development of high power sub-station equipment such as circuit breakers, gas insulated switchgear, instrument transformers and surge arresters.
Crompton Greaves said the prime markets for these products are large countries such as India, South America and Africa, where very high voltage transmission networks are present. The centre will facilitate new product development for the global UHV/EHV (extra high voltage) markets, spanning 800 kV to 1200 kV transmission systems.
Laurent Demortier, Chief Executive Officer, Crompton Greaves, said, “ This Research Centre will provide us with the necessary tools to effectively compete in the fast growing UHV/ EHV market segments. The centre in Nashik, which has been providing MV (medium voltage) and HV (high voltage) switchgear for customers around the world, will fuel the company’s growth by producing a full range of EHV and UHV switchgear up to 1200 KV.”