Adani Energy Solutions subsidiary Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission has awarded a consortium of Hitachi Energy and Bharat Heavy Electricals a contract to design and deliver high-voltage direct current terminals as part of a project to transmit renewable energy from the Bhadla area of Rajasthan to the industrial and transport hub in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. The 950 km HVDC link is a major milestone in India’s 500 GW renewable evacuation and interstate transmission system.
The new link will provide sufficient energy for around 60 million, and will supports India’s journey towards becoming the world’s third largest economy by ensuring robust energy infrastructure to meet growing power consumption and demand.
Forming part of India’s 500 GW renewable evacuation and interstate transmission system, the ±800 kV, 6 GW, bi-pole and bi-directional HVDC terminals will help transfer power away from the renewable energy zone in Bhadla, supporting India’s strategic ambition of integrating more renewable energy into its energy mix.
“We will be deploying the latest technology and practices to deliver the project on time and with minimal environmental impact,” said Kandarp Patel, CEO, AESL.
“A strong HVDC system is essential for the bi-directional power flow control and grid stability that support the rapid pace of renewable energy integration in India” said Niklas Persson, MD of Business Unit Grid Integration at Hitachi Energy. “Our HVDC technology will play a crucial role in enabling a sustainable and reliable power system to meet India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) for both mid- and long-term energy goals.”
The scope of the Bhadla project includes converter transformers, AC/DC control and protection, thyristor valves, 765 kV/400 kV grid connections, and auxiliary systems to be delivered by Hitachi Energy and BHEL.
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