In a strategic move to bolster its energy infrastructure, North Macedonia has officially commissioned a new high-voltage substation in Skopje. This development represents a critical advancement in the modernization of the capital’s electricity network, aimed at enhancing its capacity to accommodate future urban growth and investment.
The newly operational facility is specifically designed to improve network stability amid Skopje’s rapid urbanization, which has been exerting significant pressure on the existing energy systems. Authorities indicate that this project will not only enhance supply reliability but also increase resilience and create additional capacity necessary for upcoming industrial and commercial expansions.
This high-voltage substation features a compact design and an advanced technical configuration, allowing it to occupy a footprint approximately ten times smaller than traditional substations. With a capacity of 120 MW, it incorporates a state-of-the-art 110 kV gas-insulated switchgear system, representing some of the most modern technology currently available in the power sector.
Furthermore, the facility integrates advanced digital and safety systems, which include remote control capabilities, cable monitoring, fire protection equipment, and contemporary protection and control devices. Notably, it is the first project of its kind in North Macedonia to utilize 110 kV cable connections for powering such infrastructure.
Collaboration played a key role in the project’s execution, with over 30 companies contributing to its delivery. Major international and regional suppliers involved include GE, Siemens, Končar, Astor, and Dalekovod Zagreb.
The development was spearheaded by EVN Macedonia, which emphasized that the commissioning of the TS Centralna substation underscores its ongoing commitment to enhancing the electricity network. This launch coincides with EVN Macedonia’s 20th anniversary in the North Macedonian energy market. Throughout this period, the company has invested over 800 million euros into national energy infrastructure projects, with this new Skopje substation being one of the significant outcomes of their long-term investment strategy.
