Power solutions

Since its founding, Elektromontaža has continuously built its reputation as a reliable partner, providing comprehensive solutions in the power infrastructure.

 

Our solutions are tailored to the contemporary trends in power engineering regarding electricity generation, transmission and distribution, transport infrastructure, industry and urban infrastructure, to meet all customer requirements.  

 

In addition to providing services ranging from engineering to construction and maintenance, we have developed our own range of prefabricated substations and steel lattice and towers, which are manufactured to the latest standards.

Our power solutions cover the following:

• Engineering
• Substations
• Power lines
• Hydroelectric and thermal plants
• Customized solutions
• Laboratory services and manufacture
• Transport infrastructure
• Procurement

Engineering

A team of experienced engineers in the area of energy and numerous fields within its scope of application makes Elektromontaža one of the leading companies in the region. Expertise in development acquired through the implementation of long-term and complex projects provides our engineers with the necessary basis for meeting all challenges in the field of power system design successfully.

 

They are readily responsive to clients’ needs and provide reliable solutions throughout all phases of the project – from its conceptual design and development through implementation and operation, ensuring the highest performance of the built facility.

 

 

 

 

PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES

In the last ten years alone, Elektromontaža has constructed and designed more than 1500 substations of different voltage levels (from 10 kV to 400 kV), more than 850 km of power lines (from 10 kV to 110 kV), more than 1000 km of low-voltage networks and over twenty 400 kV and 220 kV OHL connections to substations.

We are able to provide our clients with the following services during the project initiation process:

ACQUISITION of new potential locations for power facilities, including negotiation, contracting and obtaining all necessary permits.

DESIGNING and developing technical documentation (site plans, main design, as-built design), paying particular attention to compliance with all relevant regulations and raising awareness of environmental protection and compliance with community needs.

Our comprehensive knowledge and combined experience of our employees guarantees a successful implementation of planned projects.

1500+

substations of different voltage levels

850+

km of power lines

1000+

km of low-voltage networks

SUBSTATION ENGINEERING

Substation engineering is a specialty of Elektromontaža. Our range of services covers complete engineering packages.

We have also developed our own manufacture of prefabricated substations, which is our response to the most common requirements in the energy market.

Substation engineering developed by Elektromontaža includes the following:

  • Substation design services for Greenfield projects and brownfield expansions/retrofitting;
  • EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) turnkey packages;
  • Projects based on industry codes and operational experience;
  • Detailed work packages, including construction drawings, bill of quantities and cost estimate;
  • Feasibility and conceptual studies;
  • Proposals for location selection;
  • Consulting and permit application services;
  • Development of materials and equipment specifications;
  • Complete protective relaying solutions;
  • Analysis and design of grounding systems;
  • Flood prevention control and countermeasure plans;
  • Design of oil drainage system;
  • Consulting services.

1500+

substations of different
voltage levels ranging
from 10 kV to 400 kV

 

 

POWER LINE ENGINEERING

We have built over 850 km of 110 kV, 35 kV and 10(20) kV power lines and over 1000 km of low-voltage networks.

We have developed our own range of steel lattice towers and metal structures as the basis of power lines, adapting our design to demanding terrains and surfaces.

Power line engineering developed by Elektromontaža includes the following:

  • Design of power lines;
  • EPC turnkey packages or partial contracting;
  • Consulting services and applying for the necessary environmental/legal permits;
  • Road and site design/slope and erosion control;
  • Design of structures and foundations;
  • Power line extensions, uprating and installation;
  • Detailed work packages, including the plan and profiles, assembly drawings, tag lists, installation of conductors and tension charts;
  • Material procurement services;
  • Load requirements and developing draft quotations for structure;
  • Design of optical ground wires (OPGW);
  • Right of way studies/corridor optimization;
  • Designing grounding and counterpoise;
  • Consulting and training.

 

850+

km of 10(20) kV, 35 kV
and 110 kV power lines

1000+

km of low-voltage networks

CUSTOMIZED ENGINEERING

The strength of our portfolio enables us to provide solutions tailored to the needs of our customers, who operate in various industries.

Depending on the needs of our clients, when it comes to designing and building energy infrastructure for a particular facility, we are able to offer complete turnkey solutions and provide maintenance.

Our custom solutions have covered the following areas:

  • Railway and land transport infrastructure – construction of above-ground and underground contact networks;
  • Mining industry – construction of power facilities for open-pit mines and underground mines;
  • Various industrial facilities – complete electrification of production facilities in different industries.

 

 

Substations

Elektromontaža is able to face any challenge related to the engineering, construction, operation or maintenance of substations.

 

Our scope of services covers full construction packages, including calculations, specifications, drawings and a list of materials for site development and obtaining permits, foundation construction, construction/structural facilities, electrical equipment and components, grounding, protective relaying, as well as testing and commissioning.

 

We provide the following services:

 

• Substation engineering;
• Substation construction;
• Protective relaying, control and measuring;
• Equipment system testing.

SUBSTATION CONSTRUCTION

Elektromontaža is recognizable on the market for construction of substations on the basis of drawings, and reconstruction and expansion of existing facilities.

It also provides maintenance services and installations for circuit breakers, as well as complete solutions for substations of up to 400 kV. We have developed our own range of prefabricated substations and our facilities include workshops for assembling and testing of pre-installed electrical equipment.

Our solutions for substation construction include the following:

  • Development of design documents;
  • Providing full equipment;
  • Construction works;
  • Complete electrical work;
  • Metal structures – manufacture and erection;
  • Assembly and installation of electrical equipment;
  • Ensuring commissioning of substation automation systems;
  • Laying of up to 110 kV cables;
  • Certified and experienced staff performing onsite work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We provide complete solutions,
from construction to maintenance
of 10 kV to 400 kV substations

 

 

 

 

PROTECTIVE RELAYING AND MEASUREMENTS

Taking into account that an electrical energy network naturally requires safe and effective monitoring, control and protection, our trained staff use the latest technologies and computer analysis to provide a level of control that ensures the necessary, highest level of protection for installed equipment.

Therefore, regarding protective relaying measurements, Elektromontaža provides the following services:

  • Substation integration/automation and modification;
  • Designing of relay wiring and single-line diagrams;
  • Calculations and settings of relays and instruments;
  • Commissioning of relay and control systems;
  • Installation of relay and control panels;
  • Calibration of relays, gauges and transducers;
  • Auxiliary communication diagrams and equipment;
  • Automatic measurement and intelligent electronic devices;
  • Short circuit studies;
  • Development of materials and equipment specifications;
  • Analysis of system events;
  • Power factor correction studies;
  • Project and construction management.

 

 

 

 

  We use the latest technology
and computer analysis to
provide the highest level
of equipment protection.

 

 

 

ENERGY EQUIPMENT TESTING

Elektromontaža pays special attention to ensuring that every installed and commissioned substation is fully operational, appropriate and compliant with the highest standards.

Whether we are helping clients integrate new technology into old substations or maintaining their existing facilities, Elektromontaža provides testing of equipment for voltage levels of up to 400 kV.

Our testing methods include both FAT and SAT testing. We conduct factory quality and quantity acceptance testing – Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) in our own workshop for in-house manufactured equipment, as well as for equipment delivered by our partners (vendors) prior to its installation at the actual site. After completion of construction, we perform onsite quantitative and qualitative acceptance testing – Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) to make sure that each unit is properly installed and that all parts of the substation are fully functional.

 

Power lines

As a contractor in the field of construction, expansion and maintenance of the power grid, Elektromontaža has a comprehensive knowledge and know-how regarding power systems and ensuring continuous supply of energy over long distances through stable and reliable structures, overhead and underground power lines.

 

Therefore, our references in this field can be summed up by the following figures, as in the past 10 years alone, we have built:

 

  • Over 20 OHL connections to substations (SSs) – 400 kV, 220 kV and 110 kV;
  • Over 250 km of 110 kV power lines;
  • Over 350 km of 35 kV power lines;
  • Over 500 km of 10 kV power lines;
  • Over 1000 km of underground low-voltage networks.

CONSTRUCTION OF OVERHEAD LINES

Over the past ten years alone, Elektromontaža has completed the construction of overhead lines, installing OHL connections of various lengths – from 20 to 80 kilometres, connecting more than 20 substations (400 kV, 220 kV and 110 kV) to the power system throughout Serbia.

We execute all required construction works: we manufacture, deliver and erect OHL lattice towers, deliver and install conductors, test and commission installed equipment.

Our OHL references include the following:

  • “Bor 1 – Bor 2” (400 kV);
  • “Obrenovac A – Beograd 3” (220 kV);
  • “Raška – Novi Pazar” (20 km, 110 kV);
  • “Kraljevo – Raška”, (80 km, 110 kV);
  • “Kraljevo – Trstenik” (50 km, 110 kV);
  • “Trstenik – Kruševac” (30 km, 110 kV);
  • “Leskovac – Vrla 3” (40 km, 110 kV);
  • “Osečina – Krupanj” (50 km, 110 kV);
  • “Petrovac – Žagubica” (30 km, 110 kV);
  • “Čitluk – Kruševac (Dedina)” (10 km double-circuit line, 110 kV).

In addition to construction, our specialty is also reconstruction and replacement of equipment on existing power lines of different voltage levels. Our employees are skilled enough to plan and carry out replacement of conductors, insulators and to install new towers, since they are trained to perform onsite work under all weather conditions.

20+

OHL connections to substations
(SSs) – 400 kV,220 kV and 110 kV

250+

110 kV power lines

350+

35 kV power lines

500+

10 kV power lines

CONSTRUCTION OF CABLE LINES

Construction of cable lines is also part of our portfolio, as we have built underground networks with a total cable length of about 1000 km.

  • Construction of underground networks and installation of cable lines, including maintenance;
  • Joint trench installations/installations of several utility companies;
  • Replacement of underground cables;
  • Installation of pipes with concrete liner.

 

 

1000+

km of constructed cable lines

 

DISTRIBUTION NETWORK CONSTRUCTION

Elektromontaža is very proud of its experience and expertise in the most complex projects, such as those related to engineering and construction of distribution networks. The solutions we offer in this field go beyond standard infrastructure projects, project work packages, work development, organization, unit evaluation systems and external analysis, as well as complete construction after determining the scope of the contracted project. Our primary concern is the efficiency and reliability of the system itself during commissioning.

We are also extremely skilled when it comes to maintaining networks that we have built ourselves or rehabilitating existing structures, thanks to our knowledge and experience in the field.

Construction of distribution networks developed by Elektromontaža includes the following:

  • Construction and maintenance of overhead lines;
  • Construction of underground networks and installation of cable lines, including maintenance;
  • Transformer installations for industrial, commercial and residential customers;
  • Replacement of underground cables;
  • Line extensions, routing and other modifications;
  • Installation of pipes with concrete liner;
  • Project management and construction of facilities;
  • Road improvement relocations;
  • Lighting installation and maintenance;
  • Reactive maintenance due to inclement weather.

Hydroelectric power plants and thermal power plants

Many years of accumulated experience and acquired knowledge have helped Elektromontaža to take part in activities related to hydroelectric and thermal power plants over the last five years including:

 

  • Generator overhaul;
  • Refurbishment of home generators;
  • Installation and commissioning of power equipment for self-consumption;
  • Installation and commissioning of power equipment in medium-voltage and high-voltage switchyards.

We have recognized the importance and advantage of natural renewable energy sources and reflected the focus of our business in numerous contracts for refurbishment of hydroelectric power plants.

Since obtaining electrical energy from coal in thermal power plants results in substantial environmental pollution, due to the production technology itself, Elektromontaža, in addition to its engagement in investment projects, takes great care of environmental protection and harmful gas reduction. In accordance with the company’s business strategy, we took part in projects of exhaust gas filtration in thermal power plants – desulphurization and deashing.

Customized solutions

The strength of our portfolio enables us to provide solutions tailored to the needs of our customers, who operate in various industries.

 

Depending on the needs of our clients, when it comes to designing and building energy infrastructure for a particular facility, we are able to offer complete turnkey solutions and provide maintenance as long as needed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our customized solutions cover the following fields:

  • Railway and land transport infrastructure – construction of above-ground and underground contact networks;
  • Mining industry – construction of power facilities for open-pit mines and underground mines;
  • Various industrial facilities – complete electrification of production facilities in different industries.

Our customized solutions cover the following fields:

  • Railway and land transport infrastructure – construction of above-ground and underground contact networks;
  • Mining industry – construction of power facilities for open-pit mines and underground mines;
  • Various industrial facilities – complete electrification of production facilities in different industries.

Laboratory services and manufacture

Elektromontaža applies its fifty years' experience in adapting to contemporary industry trends and enhances its capabilities to meet all its customers' requirements.

 

For this reason, in addition to providing services ranging from engineering to construction and maintenance, we have developed our own range of prefabricated substations and steel lattice and towers, which are manufactured to the latest standards.

 

We have also developed our own medium-voltage laboratory for testing electrical insulation equipment before using it on site, thus ensuring the safety of workers, as well as installed equipment.

 

Our production facilities call attention to special workshops for major overhaul of power transformers, where we maintain, repair and test transformers of up to 12000 kVA, 35 kV.

 

 

ISO 17025:2017
EM 34.01.15

 

PREFABRICATED SUBSTATIONS

As construction and maintenance of substations has always been our specialty, Elektromontaža has started in-house manufacture of prefabricated substations that we ourselves designed and constructed, as well as providing engineering service, which is available on request.

The scope of prefabricated substation solution includes the following:

  • 10(20) kV / 0.4 kV substations with steel lattice structure and power ranging from 50 kVA to 400 kVA;
  • 10(20) kV / 0.4 kV pole-mounted substations with a single concrete pole and power ranging from 50 kVA to 400 kVA;
  • High-voltage cells and low-voltage blocks for 110 kV, 35/10 kV and 10(20) kV / 0.4 kV substations.

 

 

Precast concrete substations with
voltage levels of 10/20 kV / 0.4 kV
and power ranging from
630 kVA to 1,600 kVA

10/20 kV / 0.4 kV pole-mounted
substations with power ranging
from 50 kVA to 400 kVA
kVA

 

 

STEEL LATTICE TOWERS AND METAL STRUCTURES

Specialisation in the construction of overhead power lines has led to design, development and manufacture of our own range of steel lattice towers and metal structures, which are the basis for transmission lines, whereby we adapt the design to challenging terrain and surfaces.

Within our product range, we manufacture the following:

  • Steel lattice towers for long-distance 110 kV power lines;
  • Steel lattice towers for long-distance 35 kV power lines;
  • Steel lattice towers for long-distance 10(20) kV power lines.
 

 

We manufacture steel lattice
towers for 10(20) kV,35 kV
and 110 kV power lines

 

 

 

MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TESTING LABORATORY

Elektromontaža takes all precautions necessary to ensure a safe working environment for employees on site and to install high quality and safe electrical equipment. Therefore, we have developed our medium-voltage laboratory, which allows us to test electrical insulating equipment in safe and controlled conditions.

Equipment parts tested in our laboratory are:

  • Insulating mats;
  • Insulating rubber boots, gloves, etc.;
  • Insulating sticks;
  • Insulating sticks for earthing systems;
  • Insulated pliers;
  • Up to 10 kV voltage indicators including accessories;
  • 10 kV and 35 kV insulators.
 

 

 

We have developed our
own laboratory, which allows
us to test electrical
insulating equipment

 

 

 

OVERHAUL OF PRIMARY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Our production facilities comprise a workshop for power transformer overhauls, where we maintain, repair and test transformers of up to 12000 kVA, 35 kV.

Overhaul of transformers of up to 12000 kVA, 35 kV includes: cleaning and washing, required metal works, transformer oil refining, manufacture of new windings, drying the active parts and testing the overhauled transformers.

Our test cycle includes the following steps:

  • Measuring dielectric strength of transformer oil;
  • Measuring winding insulation resistance and dielectric absorption ratio (DAR);
  • Checking transmission and group connections;
  • Insulation testing;
  • No-load test;
  • Short-circuit test;
  • Measuring winding resistance.

 

 

In our workshop, we maintain,
repair and test transformers
of up to 12000 kVA
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POWER EQUIPMENT SALE

Elektromontaža provides its clients with full support and expertise when it comes to preparing specifications, tender documentation, and materials management services, helping them make the right choice in terms of price and quality.

We have a reliable team of purchasing professionals who are proficient in designing and producing specifications.

Based on this and depending on the needs of our clients, we are able to offer you the following services:

  • Recommendations from suppliers and/or subcontractors;
  • Providing assessment and analysis;
  • Preparing requests for quotation;
  • Determining project conditions and requirements;
  • Preparing procurement packages;
  • Managing order modifications;
  • Managing materials;
  • Determining logistics in transportation;
  • Determining and providing quality control and inspection services;
  • Determining and providing onsite quality control.

Transport infrastructure

Due to expansion in construction of transport infrastructure, reconstruction of existing and construction of new roads, motorways and railways, Elektromontaža has accepted the challenge of its own transport engineering development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the last ten years, our road infrastructure offer has included:

  • Complete equipping of tunnels with energy and telecommunication equipment and integrated management of all systems (lighting, light signalisation, sound system, fire and hazardous gas detection, video surveillance and connection of all systems into a single, integrated control system);
  • Lighting – road area lighting;
  • Telecommunication equipment installation;
  • Smart systems integration.

Regarding railway infrastructure, we offer:

  • Train station lighting;
  • Power supply and contact networks;
  • Equipping train stations with systems such as: loudspeakers, video surveillance and electronic display