North Macedonia has commissioned a new high-voltage substation in Skopje, marking a significant step in the modernization of the capital’s electricity network and strengthening the system’s capacity to support future growth and investment.
The newly operational substation is designed to enhance network stability at a time when Skopje’s rapid urban expansion is placing increasing pressure on aging energy infrastructure. Officials say the project will improve supply reliability, boost resilience, and create additional capacity for new industrial and commercial development.
The facility features a compact design and advanced technical configuration, occupying a footprint roughly ten times smaller than conventional substations. It has a capacity of 120 MW and includes a 110 kV gas-insulated switchgear system, one of the most modern technologies used in this segment of the power sector.
In addition, the substation incorporates advanced digital and safety systems, including remote control capabilities, cable monitoring, fire protection equipment, and modern protection and control devices. It is also the first project of its kind in North Macedonia to utilize 110 kV cable connections for powering such a facility.
More than 30 companies participated in the project’s delivery, including major international and regional suppliers such as GE, Siemens, Končar, Astor, and Dalekovod Zagreb.
The project was developed by EVN Macedonia, which stated that the commissioning of the TS Centralna substation reflects its ongoing commitment to upgrading the electricity network and ensuring a more secure and efficient energy supply for consumers. The launch also coincides with the company’s 20th anniversary on the North Macedonian energy market. Over that period, EVN Macedonia has invested more than 800 million euros in national energy infrastructure, with the new Skopje substation standing as one of the key outcomes of that long-term investment strategy.
