Massana Students Tour FEDA's Key Transformer Station in Andorra
Electricity students from Massana Vocational Training Centre visited La Gonarda station, operational since 2023, to learn about vital electricity.
Key Points
- Students toured La Gonarda transformer station in Escaldes-Engordany, operational since 2023.
- Serves northern valleys' electricity distribution.
- Key features: three-phase transformer, underground medium-voltage cabling, battery room.
- Hands-on learning for future energy professionals.
Students from the Massana Vocational Training Centre studying electricity have visited a key transformer station operated by FEDA in Escaldes-Engordany.
The group toured the station at La Gonarda, which has been operational since 2023 and plays a vital role in electricity distribution across Andorra's northern valleys. Domenec Torra, FEDA's head of operations, guided the students through the facility, explaining its technical and operational features.
Among the aspects that sparked the most interest were the three-phase transformer, the underground medium-voltage cabling, and the battery room. These components are essential for ensuring supply safety, efficiency, and reliability.
The visit provided hands-on learning opportunities, bridging classroom theory with real-world energy sector practices and preparing the next generation of professionals.
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