The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) Business of Larsen & Toubro Ltd has won a series of orders in both the domestic and international markets, L&T said in a communication.
Solar EPC
PT&D has secured two EPC orders to establish more than 400 mw of solar photovoltaic projects in Gujarat. The scope of these packages involves design, engineering, supply, construction, testing, commissioning and O&M of grid-connected solar PV plants of about 200 mw each.
Domestic power T&D
A 765kV double-circuit transmission Line package has been received through a project specific transmission company. This line is associated with the transmission scheme for evacuation of power from solar energy zones in Rajasthan.
In West Bengal, orders have been received to supply and install high voltage distribution systems (HVDS) in certain districts on a turnkey mode. This grid modernization programme in semi-urban and rural areas is being implemented by the state with multilateral assistance. Another order to construct 220kV and 132kV transmission Lines has been won from the West Bengal state transmission utility.
The business has won a 400kV substation order in Tamil Nadu. The scope of the package involves establishing a complete substation including associated transformers, reactors, switchgear, control & protection, substation automation systems, etc. This project is aimed to meet the future load growth of the Coimbatore region and to strengthen the evacuation system of an upcoming pumped storage power plant.
Also read: L&T Wins Power Transmission Orders In Bangladesh
Overseas
In Qatar, PT&D has won an order to install line-connected current limiting reactors for the first time in the country’s network. As the electricity network expands, this 400kV equipment will help improve grid stability and enable use of existing switchgear without major replacements.
Order Value
Though L&T has not specified the value of the orders, the aggregate value of the orders discussed above is in the range of Rs.2,500 crore to Rs.5,000 crore.
(Featured photograph showing a substation built by L&T is for illustration only)
