Packaged Substation System Installation

Overview

The project was carried out for the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) to strengthen and modernize urban electricity distribution infrastructure through the deployment of compact, factory-assembled packaged substations. Installations were carried out at multiple sites in Bagmati Province, Nepal, including a high-security deployment at the Prime Minister's Office in Baluwatar, Kathmandu. The project (reference SF-79-2607) had a duration of 9 months and 16 days, completing on 29 February 2024.

Scope & Deliverables

• Supply and delivery of 13 packaged substations manufactured by Schneider Electric, supplied as factory-assembled and pre-tested units
• Each unit comprising high-voltage (HV) switchgear, power transformers, and low-voltage (LV) distribution panels, compliant with IEC standards
• On-site installation support and commissioning assistance to integrate the units with existing power infrastructure
• Technical supervision and coordination during site execution, including the high-security installation at the Prime Minister's Office, Baluwatar, Kathmandu
• Coordination with NEA utility teams for commissioning and system integration, including handling of transportation logistics under a fixed project schedule
• Training and operational support provided to site personnel for safe handling, operation, and basic maintenance of the installed systems

Outcome

The 13 packaged substations were installed and commissioned across the deployment sites, including the Baluwatar facility, and handed over to NEA. Site personnel completed training in safe handling, operation, and basic maintenance of the systems. Each site now has integrated HV switchgear, transformer, and LV distribution capability in a single factory-tested enclosure, compliant with IEC standards.