Client: Jenaer Nahverkehr GmbH
Location: Jena-Zwätzen
Period: 2023–2024
Technical Requirements
Container design: The tGUW is implemented in a walk-in, mobile container – all operations are carried out from inside. Its dimensions allow transport without special permits.
Our Services
ELPRO provided the following comprehensive services:
- Delivery of the complete, transportable rectifier substation including medium-voltage switchgear, transformer, DC systems & secondary equipment
- Cabling and installation of the container
- Commissioning and integration into the existing overhead line and power supply infrastructure
Project Success & Significance
- On-time completion in 2024 – the tGUW Zwätzen is fully operational
- Major contribution to redundancy and grid stability in the Löbstedt–Zwätzen area
- Significant improvement in power supply reliability
Why this project stands out for ELPRO:
- Innovative strength: mobile, modularly designed substations
- Electrical consistency: from container design and switchgear to final commissioning
- Public transport infrastructure enhancement: a strategic contribution to power supply quality in Jena – serving as a model for similar transport networks
