Have you ever walked past an electricity substation and wondered what it does?
An electricity substation is a key part of the electricity network, typically found above ground level. It serves two main purposes: first, lowering high-voltage electricity from the power plants to a safe level for homes and businesses. Second, it also manages the flow of electricity, ensuring everyone gets the power they need.
At the southern part of island near Labrador Park, Singapore welcomes a large scale 230kV underground electrical substation with a 34-storey commercial tower sitting atop it – the first such integrated development in Southeast Asia.
While the Energy Market Authority (EMA) oversees the overall power system, SP PowerGrid manages the transmission and distribution of the power network including this underground substation. Occupying an area of about four football fields, the facility will serve the electricity needs of the south-western part of Singapore to areas like Alexandra, Clementi, Keppel, Pasir Panjang and the Science Park district.....
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Source Energy Market Authority