Siemens' Power Transmission Division, part of the Energy Sector, celebrated handing over of 100th Bay of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) from its state-of-the-art factory at Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The GIS was handed over to Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO), received by Mr S K Negi, Managing Director, GETCO. With this, Siemens has reinforced its commitment to offer latest technology to Indian customers at an affordable price in the fast growing demand for Gas Insulated Switchgear.

The state-of-the-art factory has achieved a distinction by supplying the complete range of GIS, starting from 72.5 kV up to 420 kV in a short span of time. A very high level of localization, coupled with development of the required competencies in the area of engineering, quality, sourcing, manufacturing and project management was responsible for the successful achievement of this milestone. The clientele for Siemens' GIS comprises leading companies in power generation, transmission, utilities and industry.

Mr Pawan Parikh, Head of Power Transmission Division, Siemens Limited, said, "I am delighted with the growing trend among our customers' towards setting up Gas Insulated Substations. This solution saves substantial space, reduces operating and maintenance cost, and provides very high reliability. The growing preference towards GIS is not only from Urban Utilities, but also from all major Transmission and Generation Utilities and Industry."

Mr A K Dixit, CEO, Energy Sector, Siemens Limited, said, "This is a proud moment for Siemens Energy Sector. We are pleased to partner the nation on increasing reliability of the Power Sector, right from generation to consumption. Our innovations directly benefit our customers by enhancing their efficiency. With our understanding of the complete energy conversion chain, we are able to transform today's grid into a living infrastructure that is smart enough to respond quickly, flexibly and comprehensively to society's energy needs. GIS is the way forward to ensure reliable electricity supply with less usage of expensive real estate."

The Siemens Energy Sector is the world's leading supplier of a complete spectrum of products, services and solutions for the generation, transmission and distribution of power and for the extraction, conversion and transport of oil and gas. In fiscal 2010 (ended September 30), the Energy Sector had revenues of approximately INR 1,63,490 crores and received new orders totaling more than INR 1,92,980 crores and posted a profit of more than INR 21,150 crores. On September 30, 2010, the Energy Sector had a work force of more than 88,000.