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After delivery by specialized transport, assembly and electrical testing, Hydro-Sherbrooke teams were busy connecting the control and protection wiring as well as the 120 kV and 25 kV power cables. \u26a1 ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Returning the transformer to Orford substation will allow us to return to an optimal configuration. This will ensure greater reliability and continuity of service for Hydro-Sherbrooke customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In December 2022, a major outage occurred on the Hydro-Sherbrooke network, causing the failure of two power transformers at Orford substation. Of the two transformers, one was purchased on an emergency basis from Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec, and the second was sent to a specialist company for refurbishment. 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