Power Grid Wins Project for 20 GW Rajasthan Renewable Zone Transmission

2 Jan 2024 , 12:07 PM

Power Grid Corporation, a state-owned entity, has secured an inter-state power transmission project to facilitate the evacuation of power from a 20 GW renewable energy zone in Rajasthan.

The project involves the establishment of two 765kV D/C transmission lines that will traverse through Rajasthan and Delhi. Additionally, it includes bay extension works at existing substations located in both Rajasthan and Delhi.

The regulatory filing reveals that Power Grid Corporation emerged as the successful bidder through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding for the establishment of an Inter-State Transmission System.

The specific project, titled ‘Transmission system for evacuation of power from REZ in Rajasthan (20GW) under Phase-III Part D Phase I,’ will be executed on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis.

Power Grid Corporation received the Letter of Intent (LoI) on December 29, 2023, and officially acknowledged it on January 1, 2024.

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