EPR North secures sections of overhead power lines in 12 villages in Dobrichko

Securing was carried out in areas with wind farms and nesting migratory birds

Elektrodistribuenie Sever invested BGN 26,000 in securing the overhead power grid supplying 12 villages in Dobrich region. The area features numerous wind turbines and is part of the Via Pontica bird flyway. Employees of the company installed 400 spacers that do not allow the wires of the power lines to come close to each other, as well as 230 bird protection facilities. Spacers ensure uninterrupted operation of overhead power lines (EVL) in bad weather conditions, as well as when landing a large number of birds on them, fixing them motionless or limiting their movement under external influence. By securing the overhead power lines, birds will be protected from being energized and the number of unplanned shutdowns will be minimized.

With the investment made, the electricity supply of customers in the village will be improved. Tsarichino, s. Gurkovo, s. Trigortsi, s. Visible, s. Irechek, s. Mogilishte, s. Vranino, s. Chelopechene, s. Krupen, s. Travnik, s. Belgun and s. Septembrists. Business customers of the company are also joined in the mentioned areas, including pumping stations of water supply, 10 wind farms, hotel complexes in the sea area of the city of Kavarna, etc.

EPR North has a long-term commitment to the conservation of birds, including protected species, by investing sustainably in the safety of network infrastructure. Securing activities are carried out as a priority before the spring season and include installation of protective devices, bird guards, protective nesting platforms that protect migratory birds from contact with wires. The company works together with the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) and responds to alerts submitted by the RIESV, municipalities, non-governmental organizations, local residents in cases of feathered animals in danger within the range of the electricity distribution network. If necessary, you can contact the company by calling 0700 16161 24 hours a day.