Name of the Project
CERN electricity upgrade project.
Location
The new transformer station will be constructed in the French municipality of Prévessin, in Geneva, Switzerland, and cover about 1 ha.
Client
European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN).
Project Description
The project entails the construction of new switchgear to upgrade CERN’s electricity grid.
The construction of the 400/66 kV substation with a 220 MVA power transformer will enable CERN to secure and upgrade its electricity supply grid. This will facilitate the maintenance of the existing systems and enable CERN to conduct uninterrupted experiments and research.
An additional reason for the new systems is that, in 2019, CERN will carry out comprehensive maintenance work on its accelerators. The new transformer station will enable CERN to conduct uninterrupted experiments and research.
Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
Construction work will start in the first half of 2017 and is scheduled for completion at the beginning of 2019.
Latest Developments
Alpiq has been awarded the contract for the construction of the new switchgear.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Alpiq media, Aline Elzingre-Pittet, tel +41 21 341 22 77 or email media@alpiq.com.