Under the terms of the contract, Alstom T&D India will supply 64 circuit breakers for different 765kV sub-stations at Dharamjaygarh, Jabalpur, Bhiwani, Satna (Extension), Gwalior (Extension) and Rajgarh Pooling (near Kotra).
Alstom T&D India managing director Rathin Basu said the company will work together with Power Grid to develop extra and ultra high voltage transmission networks in India, reports The Economic Times.
"With this bulk order, we maintain our leadership in the transmission sector with supply of 765kV Circuit Breaker for 23 out of 40 substations," said Basu.
Alstom T&D India has manufacturing facilities at Paddapai in Tamil Nadu with capacity to produce 765kV and Ultra High Voltage 1200kV switchgear products.
