Testing and Commissioning

The Grid Operator was heavily involved in the commissioning of the transmission line. The Grid Operator was responsible for ensuring compliance of the Project Company with the Grid Operator's specifications and procedures. This is to protect the grid from damage, facilitate a smooth integration into the grid and guarantee safe operation during the PPP contract period.

No issues or disputes were faced during the testing and commissioning of the lines. The process was smooth and final approval was given by the Procuring Authority and the Grid Operator to start the commercial operation of the transmission line on 12 June 2013; except for two transformers (500/230kV) and a Static Volt Ampere Reactive Compensator in the Jurupari Substation, which were approved some months later. The last facility to enter operation was the second transformer in Jurupari Substation, which entered operation on 8 November 2013.