Danube InGrid: Second Phase

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The project contributes to the implementation of the PCI 12.3 Danube InGrid, which aims to efficiently integrate the behavior and actions of all market users connected to the electricity networks in Hungary (HU) and Slovakia (SK), by developing modern infrastructure and adopting smart grid technologies to support the increasing demand of consumers, prosumers and distributed renewable energy sources. The project aims to reinforce and digitalize the distribution grid in SK by modernizing and upgrading the electrical infrastructure. The project covers constructing new and upgrading existing medium-voltage (110/22 kV) substations and lines and installing new communication equipment and smart components in 22 kV lines and secondary substations, such as optical fibre, 4G systems, and monitoring and remote-control devices. The scope also includes the development of ICT-based control systems, such as a meteorological data exchange platform and an anti-drone monitoring system. The project will be carried out by internal and external resources. The project’s deliverables are as follow: -Transformers for six existing substations of Gemerská Hôrka, Kechnec, Košice Juh, Lemešany, Lubeník, Rožňava, commissioned; -New 110/22 kV remote control substation of Lučivná commissioned; -New 2x110 kV underground cable line (approx. 7 km) commissioned between Vajnory - Žabí Majer substations; -Approx. 100 km of 22 kV lines equipped with optical fibre commissioned; -Approx. sixty 22/0,4 kV smart secondary substations commissioned; -Meteorological Danube InGrid data platform expanded; -Anti UAS (unmanned aerial systems) security system commissioned. Once the project is completed, it will enhance the security and quality of electricity supply in both the West and East of Slovakia, while also supporting the integration of renewable energy sources and e-mobility.