Name and Location
Isang substation project, Botswana.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a new 400/220-kV substation to be located about 40 km from Gaborone, in Botswana. The facility will help support the integration of electricity generated by the 600-MW Morupule B power plant into the country's national grid. In addition, the unit will electrify some 100 villages and several other villages experiencing severe power shortages.

The project also includes the construction of a 400-kV transmission line from the Morupule B power station to the Isang substation.

Value
The value has not been disclosed.

Duration
The project is scheduled for completion in 2011.

Client
Botswana Power Corporation (BPC).

Key Contracts and Suppliers
ABB (construction) and African Development Bank (finance).

Latest Developments
ABB has been awarded a contract to design, supply, install and commission the Isang substation project.

The firm will supply eight fully equipped 400-kV and 220-kV bays at the project site. The substation will be the first in the region to be equipped with an IEC 61850-compliant automation, control and protection system. The system ensures interoperability and open communications between substation devices and other grid installations.

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
ABB senior communications specialist Eubulus Pillay, tel +27 10 202 5770,fax +27 11 579 8364 or email eubulus.pillay@za.abb.com.
BPC, tel +267 360 3203, fax +267 397 3563; or Dennis Olaotse, email OlaotseD@bpc.bw.