Hitachi Energy India Limited has been awarded a significant contract by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (POWERGRID) to design and execute a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) link that will transmit renewable energy from Khavda in Gujarat to Nagpur in Maharashtra. This project will play a key role in transferring power from one of India’s largest renewable energy zones in Khavda.
The ±800 kV, 6,000 MW bi-pole and bi-directional HVDC link will span over 1,200 kilometers and is part of India’s ambitious renewable energy plans, as it feeds into the 500 GW renewable evacuation and interstate transmission system. The project is designed to ensure the efficient transfer of clean energy over long distances with flexibility for two-way power flow.
The consortium, which includes Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), will deliver essential components such as converter transformers, AC/DC control and protection, gas-insulated high-voltage switchgear, and thyristor valves.
Hitachi Energy’s Managing Director, N Venu, expressed pride in contributing to India’s energy transition, using cutting-edge HVDC technology to integrate renewable energy into the power grid. HVDC technology, which has revolutionized power transmission globally, is crucial for India’s goal of decarbonizing its energy system.
