Uruguay Power Transmission & Distribution Project

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The Power Transmission and Distribution Project aims to improve the reliability of the electricity service at least cost and to promote the sustainability of the reforms recently implemented in the power sector by helping the National Power Company (UTE) to adapt to the new institutional framework. Project objectives include: 1) consolidating sector reforms; 2) consolidating UTE's institutional improvements; 3) improving power distribution reliability; 4) promoting more efficient use of energy; and 5) improving customer safety. This project will be the first part of a staged approach to modernize the Montevideo distribution network and it includes: 1) modification of 500-kV substations; 2) expansion of the 150-kV transmission system in Montevideo; 3) first phase of the renovation of the Montevideo distribution system including voltage change of the medium voltage system and of the low voltage system; 4) technical assistance; and 5) training.