ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND — The plant will convert electricity from the public three-phase distribution network to a frequency of 16.7 Hz and feed it into the traction current network.
Hitachi Energy, has announced that it has won an order from Deutsche Bahn to provide a 120 megawatt (MW) converter station which will enable DB Energie to secure power supply for the Greater Berlin rail network. The network serves a metropolitan population of around 3.5 million people and is the hub for multiple high-speed train services to cities throughout Germany and neighboring countries.
The new Thyrow converter station south of Berlin will enable Deutsche Bahn to convert electricity from the public three-phase power distribution grid, which operates at a frequency of 50 hertz (Hz) to 16.7 Hz, and feed it into the rail power grid used to power trains and rail infrastructure. It will be comprised of three compact 40 MW static frequency converter modules and should provide a steady and reliable power supply at maximum availability and with minimal electrical losses.
According to Hitachi Energy, this order follows one awarded to the company last year by Deutsche Bahn for the 160 MW Delitz converter station in the greater Halle/Leipzig area, which should be one of the most powerful converter stations for rail power so far.
“We are delighted that Deutsche Bahn has selected Hitachi Energy as the partner of choice to secure the 16.7 Hz power supply for their rail network,” said Niklas Persson, Managing Director of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. “This is an excellent example of how we collaborate together with customers and partners to accelerate the energy transition and advance a sustainable energy future for all.”
Source: Hitachi Energy