02 Sep 2024
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. has been awarded a contract to bolster India's renewable energy infrastructure. The company will oversee the development of the Khavda Phase-IV Part-A transmission network, a crucial project designed to channel 7 GW of renewable energy from the Khavda Renewable Energy Park into the National Grid.
The project, spanning about 298 kilometres of transmission lines (totalling 596 circuit kilometres) and involving an investment of approximately Rs 4,091 crore, is expected to be finished within the next 24 months. This undertaking is a key component of AESL’s larger strategy to enhance its transmission infrastructure, which currently encompasses 21,783 circuit kilometres of lines and a transformation capacity of 61,686 MVA, according to the company’s press release.
It added that the Khavda transmission network will introduce a pioneering 300 MVAr STATCOM, aimed at improving system stability by effectively managing sudden power imbalances. Additionally, the network will incorporate 765 kV double-circuit lines linking Khavda to Lakadia and Bhuj, complemented by a transformation capacity of 4,500 MVA.
Khavda, recognised as the largest renewable energy park in the world, is set to play a major role in helping India meet its renewable energy goals. The initiative focusses on developing the necessary infrastructure to transport clean energy from the park, thereby advancing the country's decarbonisation efforts.
The contract was secured through a Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process, with AESL responsible for managing the project under a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) model for duration of 35 years. The project encompasses the installation of three 1500 MVA, 765/400 kV interconnecting transformers, along with bus reactors to enhance grid stability.
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