Power Grid Acquires Barmer HVDC for Rajasthan Solar Power
By ThePip Desk
Power Grid Corporation acquires Barmer HVDC Power Transmission to build an inter-state grid evacuating 6000 MW of solar power from Rajasthan.
Project Acquisition Overview
Power Grid Corporation of India has acquired Barmer HVDC Power Transmission as a project special purpose vehicle. The acquisition establishes an inter-state transmission system on a build, own, operate and transfer basis from the bid process coordinator REC Power Development and Consultancy.
- Acquired by: Power Grid Corporation of India
- Project SPV: Barmer HVDC Power Transmission
- Bid Process Coordinator: REC Power Development and Consultancy
- Model: Build, Own, Operate and Transfer
Transmission Infrastructure Scope
The transmission project involves major infrastructure development across multiple states to evacuate solar power from Rajasthan. Barmer HVDC Power Transmission operates in the same business sector as Powergrid, focusing on the transmission of power.
- Capacity and Terminals: 6000 MW, +/- 800 kV HVDC terminals at Barmer-II and South Kalamb
- Bipole Line: Around 1000 km traversing Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra
- Additional Infrastructure: 400 kV transmission lines and two SynCon units at Barmer-II PS
Strategic Business Alignment
Power Grid Corporation emerged as the successful bidder under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding for this project. The corporate strategy reinforces the company’s core business operations in power transmission and consultancy services.
- Bidding Process: Tariff Based Competitive Bidding
- Core Business: Transmission of power through EHVAC/HVDC network
- Services: Consultancy services for domestic and international clients