Opening of Substation "Vakhdat" 110/10 kV in Khujand

 The President of the country Honored Emomali Rahmon, in continuation of his working trip, opened the “Vakhdat” substation in Khujand on October 20.

During the site inspection, the President of the country was informed that the “Vakhdat”substation is the new largest energy facility in Khujand city at the period of the country independence.

It was noted that a new substation in Khujand city was built on an amount of $4.5million covered by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and attracting investments from three European donors-the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Investment Development Bank and the Economic Commission of Europe. Generally the total investment planned from all funding sources the substation construction, meters installation and improvement of the electrical networks of Khujand city made 22 mill. Euro. Substation “Vakhdat” 110/10 kV was built with two transformers with a capacity of 16 MVA each as part of the “Energy lossreduction project” in Sughd region.

The President of the country was informed that best European technologies were brought to the site, however, all construction and installation works were completely carried out by domestic companies, in particular OJSC “Tajikgidroelectromontaj”.Head of country Honored Emomali Rahmon highly appreciated the work of domestic construction companies.

This project was very important for the power supply system of the Khujand city since the existing substations are at the limit of their capacity and were notable to hold the pressure of electricity consumer’s needs. In general the new electrical substation can provide high-quality electricity to 25% of Khujand city. Confidence was expressed that commissioning of this substation will improve the power supply and decrease the energy technical losses.

Duringa conversation with representatives of financial institutions, Honored Emomali Rahmon acknowledges them for the significant contribution to the construction of the substation and highlighted that there are many opportunities tostrengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in the development of the energysector in Tajikistan.

During the conversation with workers and specialists the President of the country Honored Emomali Rahmon noted that this substation will serve for years in constantly providing people with the electricity.