Meherpur:Meherpur district has been connected directly to the national power grid for the first time, paving the way for smooth electricity supply along with easing pressure on neighboring Kushtia and Chuadanga grid substations.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Power Grid Bangladesh PLC commissioned a 48-kilometer-long 132 kV transmission line on October 28 and a 132/33 KV grid substation on October 29, as disclosed in a press release issued by the company today.
Previously, electricity was supplied to Meherpur through 33 kV distribution lines from neighboring Kushtia and Chuadanga districts. The long-distance transmission system frequently caused power supply problems, including low voltage. The new infrastructure connects Meherpur directly to the national transmission network at the 132 kV voltage level.
As part of the project, a 132/33 kV grid substation with a capacity of 240 MVA has been constructed on a three-acre site at Alampur Mouza in Meherpur Sadar upazila. Additionally, a 48-kilometer-long 132 kV transmission line has been installed to connect Kushtia with Meherpur, along with the construction of two 132 kV bay extensions at the Kushtia grid substation.
The project is expected to reduce excessive pressure on the Kushtia and Chuadanga grid substations and help resolve problems associated with overloading. Power Grid Bangladesh PLC is working towards establishing a reliable, stable, and sustainable national power system through the expansion and modernization of the country's electricity transmission infrastructure.