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MVA · Megavolt-Ampere

Unit of apparent power used for transformer nameplate rating. Switchgear must instead be specified by voltage, continuous current, short-circuit interrupting/withstand duty, insulation/BIL, topology, and applicable standard; do not collapse switchgear duty to MVA.

Current numbers

~80 MVA x3typical HV/MV transformer unit, N+1, to serve ~150 MW peak; ~10% MVA cushion over MWas of 2026 · register ↗

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