What Is a Transformer Room?
A transformer room, also known as a transformer substation, is a dedicated engineering facility that houses an electrical transformer. Its purpose is to convert the high-voltage electricity supplied by the public power grid into a lower voltage suitable for use by the building or site. The transformer is typically installed in a separate, well-protected space specifically designed to ensure safe operation and convenient maintenance of the electrical equipment.
Transformer rooms are required in commercial, industrial, and public buildings with high electricity consumption. They are constructed in accordance with the Israel Electric Corporation’s stringent requirements, including provisions for safety, ventilation, maintenance-team access, electromagnetic radiation control, and compliance with applicable standards.
Compliance with Israel Electric Corporation and Regulatory Requirements
As part of construction development in Israel and the nationwide transition from overhead electricity infrastructure to underground systems, overhead transformers need to be relocated to indoor and/or underground transformer rooms, also known as transformer substations.
The Industrialized Construction Plants of Shikun & Binui Solel Boneh Infrastructure Ltd. are approved by the Israel Electric Corporation to manufacture all types of transformer rooms included in its standards.
The structures are also approved by the Ministry of Environmental Protection in accordance with radiation protection requirements.
Customized Solutions and Rooms for PV Farms
Our plants manufacture above-ground transformer rooms designed to accommodate one, two, or three transformers, as well as underground rooms for two or three transformers and various types of switchgear rooms.
The plants also manufacture custom-designed rooms tailored to the specific requirements of individual projects.
The Industrialized Construction Plants of Shikun & Binui Solel Boneh are certified by the Standards Institution of Israel and manufacture their products accordingly, in compliance with the most stringent requirements. Further information is available on our Standards and Certifications page.
As the renewable energy sector continues to develop, we also manufacture transformer and switchgear rooms for PV farms located at reservoirs and at any other site where they are required.
Frequently Asked Questions About Transformer Rooms and Transformer Substations
What is a transformer room or transformer substation?
A transformer room and a transformer substation are different terms used to describe the same type of facility. It is a dedicated engineering space that houses an electrical transformer, whose purpose is to reduce the voltage supplied by the public power grid to a level suitable for the building’s or site’s actual electricity consumption. The transformer is installed in a separate, protected space that enables safe operation and convenient maintenance of the electrical equipment.
What types of buildings require a transformer room?
Transformer rooms are required in commercial, industrial, and public buildings with high electricity consumption, in accordance with Israel Electric Corporation requirements. These requirements address safety, ventilation, access for maintenance teams, electromagnetic radiation control, and compliance with applicable standards. As part of Israel’s transition from overhead electricity infrastructure to underground systems, many projects require overhead transformers to be relocated to indoor and/or underground transformer rooms.
Are Shikun & Binui Solel Boneh transformer rooms approved by the Israel Electric Corporation and the Standards Institution of Israel?
The Industrialized Construction Plants of Shikun & Binui Solel Boneh are approved by the Israel Electric Corporation to manufacture all types of transformer rooms included in its standards. The structures are also approved by the Ministry of Environmental Protection in accordance with radiation protection requirements. The plants are certified by the Standards Institution of Israel and manufacture their products accordingly. For precise information regarding specific certifications, please contact us directly.
What types of transformer rooms and substations does the company manufacture?
The plants manufacture above-ground transformer rooms designed to accommodate one or several transformers, as well as underground transformer rooms and various types of switchgear rooms. As the renewable energy sector continues to develop, the plants also manufacture rooms for PV farms located at reservoirs and at any other site where they are required.
What is the difference between a switchgear room and a transformer room?
A transformer room is designed to reduce the voltage supplied by the public power grid to a level suitable for the end user. A switchgear room houses electrical equipment used to route and distribute electricity between different parts of the system, without reducing the voltage itself. Many projects require both types of rooms as part of the site’s electrical infrastructure.
Can a transformer room be customized to meet project-specific requirements?
Yes. In addition to standard room configurations, the plants manufacture custom-designed rooms tailored to the specific requirements of individual projects.