Substation Construction, Upgrades and Maintenance

Substations are the backbone of a reliable power supply. Adoforce Electrical Contractors designs, builds, upgrades and maintains substations for low, medium and high voltage systems up to 132kV, helping utilities and municipalities reduce outages and support growing demand.

Our substation services

Featured project: new transformers for Mangaung Metro

In 2025, Adoforce installed and connected new 20MVA power transformers at three Centlec substations to reduce outages and support growth in the Mangaung Metro:

Noordstad DC:

A 20/22MVA, 132/11kV transformer reinforcing supply to fast-growing residential and business areas in northern Bloemfontein.

Bayswater DC:

A 20MVA, 33/11kV transformer replacing a failed unit and restoring N-1 contingency.

Botshabelo Substation:

a 20MVA, 33/11kV transformer creating N-1 contingency for the area.

Other substation projects

Safety and compliance

Substation work leaves no room for error.

Our teams work under strict operating regulations for high voltage systems (ORHVS), with daily hazard identification and risk assessments on every site.

Our SHEQ system is aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size transformers do you install?

We install and connect power transformers of 20MVA and above, and maintain and repair units up to 30MVA.

Yes. We provide scheduled inspections, maintenance and repairs to extend equipment life and prevent unplanned outages.

Plan your next substation project with us

From new builds to urgent transformer replacements, our team is ready to help.