Power Grid Corporation of India Limited POWERGRID) announced that it has been declared the successful bidder for two major projects under Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB). These projects are aimed at establishing a robust Inter-State Transmission System on a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis.
Details of the Awarded Projects:
- Augmentation at KPS1 and KPS2 (Phase-V Part B1 and B2 Scheme)
- Scope: Augmentation of transformation capacity at under-construction sub-stations in Gujarat.
- Augmentation at Bidar PS
- Scope: Expansion with 3×500 MVA, 400/220kV ICTs (6th-8th) and 1×1500 MVA, 765/400kV ICT (4th) at the Bidar sub-station in Karnataka.
Key Updates:
- The Letter of Intent (LoI) for these projects was received by POWERGRID on January 6, 2025.
- These projects signify POWERGRID’s continued focus on strengthening India’s transmission infrastructure and enhancing grid reliability.
