Construction of a large electrical substation in Khujand

A symbolic stone was laid for the construction of a new electrical substation "Temurmalik". This is the ninth large substation in Khujand.

The construction activities were launched by the Chairman of Sughd region Rajabboi Ahmadzoda, the Minister of Health and Social Protection of the Republic of Tajikistan Nasim Olimzoda, the deputy chairman of the OJSC "Barqi Tojik"Golibshoh Ubaidullozoda and the Chairman of Khujand city Maruf Muhammadzoda.

During the commencement ceremony, it was noted that the new Temurmalik substation financed with $4 million USD by EBRD, will be built within 18 months and energizedin September 2019.

OJSC"TGEM" is the contractor for the construction of the new substation.

2 transformers with a capacity of 25,000 kV and voltage levels of 110/10 kV will be installed at the substation located in the Razzok mahalla of Khujand city. This will help to substantially reduce the unload of the other substations of the city and effectively ensure the supply of electricity. Also this substation hasthe ability to reduce power losses from 23% to 9%.

Specialists noted that this project is very important for the power supply system of Khujand city, as the existing substations operate at maximum capacity.

Ingeneral, the new substation will be able to provide electricity to more than 25 000 customers, including more than 15 000 residents of the Khujand city.