The project utilizing the high voltage direct current (HVDC) technology, will link through Barkeryd in central Sweden to Hurva in southern Sweden.
Under the terms of the contract, Alstom will supply HVDC converter stations at both ends, as well as control and protection, converter transformers, switch-yard equipment, construction and project management.
In addition, the transmission project will use Alstom Grid’s HVDC MaxSine Voltage Source Converter (VSC) technology.
Work on the south-west link project is expected to be completed at the end of 2014.
The main Alstom units involved in the project will be the HVDC Center of Excellence in Stafford (UK), Västerås unit (Sweden) for sites activities and Paris unit (France) for overall project management and engineering.
