The Altro is Alfen’s sustainable prefab walk-in substation for MV grid connections
Benefits of the Altro walk-in station
Reliable and high-quality
Altro meets the safety, reliability, and quality requirements of Belgian grid operators.
Sustainable
Altro offers sustainability benefits by using fewer raw materials, resulting in a reduction in CO2 emissions.
Safe
The Altro is equipped with the innovative IAC-AB solution, ensuring extra safety for users, technicians, and passersby.
Quick delivery and installation
Altro has a short lead time and is factory-installed, requiring fewer parties for installation and saving time on-site.
High quality prefab station
As we move towards a more sustainable energy system, it's important to ensure that companies can be effectively connected to the grid. That's where Alfen's Altro comes in. Altro is a sustainable, customisable, and safe prefab walk-in substation that supports customers with their medium-voltage grid connection needs. The station is designed for the installation industry, infrastructure leasing companies, solar parks, onshore wind, industry, and horticulture.
Specifications
- Synergrid-approved enclosure for AA10 and AA20 switchgear;
- Two versions: Altro 1A up to 250 kVA and Altro 1B up to 630 kVA;
- Distinguished design (ribbing);
- Exterior always features an anti-graffiti and non-stick coating;
- Concrete strength: C55/C67
- High concrete grade
- Waterproofing guaranteed by a monolithic basement
- High environmental class: XA2, XC4, XD3, XF2, XS1
- No finishing layer (plaster or coating) required
- Less cement and weight reduce CO2 emissions and transport emissions (depending on the configuration)
- Optional: available in any desired RAL color
- Altro 1A: 3,26m x 2,70m x 2,75m (L x B x H)
- Altro 1B: 3,26m x 3,50m x 2,75m (L x B x H)
- Unique IAC-AB solution ensures additional safety
Standard configurations for Belgium grid operators
The station is available in multiple variants and can be used as a medium-voltage DNO station. Alfen has equipped the Altro according to the grid operator's requirements and delivers it with your grid operator's medium-voltage installation for easy and quick on-site installation.
Interested? Get in touch!
Dieter Lamberts