HVDC

Raigarh-Pugalur Low Res | T&D India

Reverse-flow capacity upgrade of Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC link planned

The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) has proposed that the transfer capacity of the ±800kV, 6000 MW Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC system in the reverse direction be enhanced from the existing 3,000 MW to 6,000 MW. The National Read more

GE Vernova to expand HVDC facilities in UK

GE Vernova Inc. has announced the expansion of its existing manufacturing facilities in Stafford, UK. The expansion is aimed at supporting the fast-growing demand for High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission systems that will help power Read more

L&T wins orders for advanced grid solutions in Middle East

The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical of Larsen & Toubro has won new orders in the Middle East for expanding and strengthening the electricity grids at high voltage levels.   Though the L&T release has not specified the value Read more

Three contenders for major HVDC transmission scheme in Gujarat

Three players are in the fray for a major interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Gujarat involving HVDC technology, for which developer selection is taking place through the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode. It is reliably Read more

PGCIL HVDC FIO | T&D India

NCT reviews AP’s proposed HVDC link for green hydrogen units

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), reviewing the HVDC link proposed by Andhra Pradesh to feed upcoming green hydrogen units in the state, feels that such a link could be considered only at a future date.   AP’s demand In June Read more

Sumitomo Electric completes Greenlink Interconnector

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd has announced the successful completion of the Greenlink Interconnector Project, further showcasing its unparalleled expertise in cable manufacturing and installation. This milestone achievement involved the installation of high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) and fiber optic cables for Read more

Tendering annulled for HVDC scheme in Rajasthan, re-bidding initiated

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has annulled the tendering process and issued fresh requests for qualifications for a mega ISTS-TBCB scheme in Rajasthan, involving HVDC infrastructure. Significantly, PGCIL Read more

Subsea HVDC line for Andaman & Nicobar Islands under discussion

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has begun deliberations on building a subsea HVDC line to meet growing power demand in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands (ANI). The rationale behind this link is to meet ANI’s Read more

PGCIL ups capex target for FY25; now at Rs.18,000 crore

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has upwardly revised its capital expenditure (capex) target for FY25, which now stands at Rs.18,000 crore as against Rs.15,000 crore previously indicated. R.K. Tyagi, CMD, PGCIL, whilst addressing a recent investor conference, Read more

PGCIL emerges L1 for mega HVDC scheme in Rajasthan

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has emerged L1 for a major interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme, involving extensive use of HVDC technology. In an investor presentation discussing the company’s performance in Q1FY25, PGCIL said Read more