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GSU · Generator Step-Up transformer

Transformer that raises on-site generator output to grid or distribution voltage for behind-the-meter power.

Current numbers

~128–208 wklarge power transformer lead time (GSU ~144–208 wk); up to ~5 yr in constrained markets — the schedule-dominating long poleas of 2026-08 · register ↗
~128–208 wkHV/substation transformer lead time (GSU ~144–208 wk; up to ~60 mo constrained) — OFE-by-default, pre-GCas of 2026-08 · register ↗
~144–208 wkGSU transformer lead time (standard power transformer ~128 wk); up to ~60 mo in constrained marketsas of 2026-08 · register ↗

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