Maxwell Technologies Sees Significant Growth Opportunity for Its CONDIS® Capacitive Voltage Divider Products in Russia Grid Modernization

Date
02/27/2011

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Maxwell Technologies, Inc. announced today that a leading producer of instrument transformers for the Russian utility grid has selected CONDIS® capacitive voltage dividers (CVD) produced by Maxwell's Swiss subsidiary for integration into thousands of capacitive voltage transformers that will be installed over the next several years as part of a multi-billion dollar renovation of Russia's utility infrastructure. CVDs are used to measure voltage and power levels in overhead power transmission lines. Maxwell offers a full line of CVD products ranging from 72.5kV to 765kV whose robust design and construction enable them to perform reliably for decades in harsh environments and operate normally at temperatures as low -55 degrees C. The renovation and replacement program, approved and funded by Russia's Federal Grid Company of the Unified Electrical System, calls for replacement of 198 substations and 61 power transmission lines spanning nearly 4,000 kilometers. Maxwell has received a production schedule calling for initial deliveries of 110kV and 220kV CVDs beginning in 2011. Subsequent phases will require higher voltage products rated at 330kV, 500kV and 750kV. "This is by far the largest opportunity to date for our CVD products," said Sacha Jenny, vice president and general manager of Maxwell SA. "Our sales and development teams were able to win this business by demonstrating not only the superiority of our products, in terms of electrical performance, quality and reliability but also our ability to meet very aggressive production schedules and provide responsive service and support." www.maxwell.com

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