Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Ltd, a TBCB subsidiary of Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), has awarded a major contract to a consortium comprising Hitachi Energy India Ltd and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL).
The contract is in furtherance to the Letter of Intent dated February 8, 2025, received from Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Ltd, by the consortium of Hitachi Energy India Ltd and BHEL.
Project scope
The contract will see the consortium design and deliver high-voltage direct current (HVDC) terminals to transmit renewable energy from the Bhadla area of Rajasthan to the industrial and transport hub in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. The 6,000 MW, 950 km HVDC link can power approximately 60 million households in India.
The project scope includes converter transformers, AC/DC control and protection, thyristor valves, 765kV/400kV grid connections, and auxiliary systems to be delivered by Hitachi Energy India Ltd. and its consortium partner BHEL.
The 6,000 MW, ±800kV bi-pole and bi-directional HVDC terminals are part of the transmission system to transfer power from the potential renewable energy zone in the Bhadla area of Rajasthan under Phase-III Part I, which was awarded to AESL based on tariff-based competitive bidding. This HVDC link crosses 950 km and feeds into the country’s 500 GW renewable evacuation and interstate transmission system.
Two large HVDC projects
“For the last 75 years, Hitachi Energy in India has been involved in numerous nation-building power projects, including a majority of the HVDC links. We are immensely proud of our role in strengthening the country’s energy system,” said N Venu, Managing Director & CEO of Hitachi Energy India Ltd. “Being selected for two such large HVDC orders in quick succession, is a testament to our technology expertise and execution capabilities.”
Latest technology
“By enabling efficient evacuation of renewable energy and connecting them to the national grid, AESL is playing its role in India’s decarbonization journey. 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.
Why HVDC?
HVDC transmission is critical to integrating remote renewable energy sources into the power grid. This will help address rapidly growing power consumption and ensure uninterrupted and reliable quality electricity across the country.
HVDC technology is the most effective and cost-efficient way of transmitting clean energy over long distances. The flexibility of two-way power flow materially enhances the grid’s strength and responsiveness, supporting India’s strategic ambition to integrating more renewable energy into its energy mix.
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Featured photograph shows (left to right, in the foreground) Saji S, Head of HVDC, Hitachi Energy India Ltd; N Venu, MD & CEO, India & South Asia, Hitachi Energy; Vneet S Jaain, MD, Adani Green Energy Ltd; Andreas Berthou, Global GPG Manager, HVDC, Hitachi Energy; Suresh Shinde, Head-Technocommercial, Adani Energy Solutions Ltd; Karthik Krishnamurthi, Country Marketing & Sales Head, Hitachi Energy India Ltd
