Sterlite Power Successfully Commissions its Largest Green Energy Corridor Project in Gujarat – EQ Mag

• Lakadia-Vadodara transmission project will deliver more than 5000 MW of green and reliable power from the wind and solar energy zones of Bhuj& Kutch to the rest of India

• Crucial part of India’s Green Energy Corridor initiative to help India achieve its RE vision of 500 GW by 2030

New Delhi : Sterlite Power, a leading power transmission company in India and Brazil, announced the successful commissioning of its green energy corridor project – Lakadia-Vadodara Transmission Project Limited (LVTPL). The project aims to deliver more than 5000 MW of power from renewable rich regions of Bhuj and Kutch to the national grid – a step towards accelerating India’s transition towards a greener economy.

Built with an investment of Rs 2,024 crore, this inter-state transmission connects the 765/400 kV substation at Lakadia to Vadodara through a 335 km long 765 kV double-circuit transmission line. With 812 towers spanning seven districts in Gujarat, this power transmission corridor is also one of the largest transmission corridors built in India till date. Additionally, it forms a critical part of the world’s largest 30,000 MW Hybrid renewable energy park coming up in Kutch.

Commenting on the significant milestone, Pratik Agarwal, Managing Director, Sterlite Power said,” It makes us immensely proud to announce the completion of the mega LVTPL project. It has been a challenging journey, but we have been successful in unlocking 5000 MW of green power for the nation that will accelerate India’s RE vision of 500GW by 2030.”

Manish Agarwal, Director & CEO – India Transmission, Sterlite Power, added, “We are sincerely thankful to the Government and the local administration for their constant support in ensuring the successful completion of the critical project. I am extremely proud of our team and grateful for the trust and support of our stakeholders.”

The project was awarded to the company in 2019 and the work started in 2020, during Covid-19. True to its innovative spirit, the company implemented innovative construction techniques like pocket foundation, well point system, and unique tower designs to construct durable power infrastructure that could withstand the complex terrain challenges in the region.

Sterlite Power is known for its sustainable approach to development. During the project execution phase, the company engaged with various communities for an inclusive approach toward development. The company also provided employment to thousands of skilled and unskilled people during the construction phase. It also made concerted efforts to provide essential health items to vulnerable communities around the project sites during the Covid-19 imposed national lockdown.

About Sterlite Power : Sterlite Power is a leading private sector power transmission infrastructure developer and solutions provider with a robust portfolio of 30 completed, sold and under construction projects covering approximately 14,602 circuit Kms of transmission lines across India and Brazil. The Company has a portfolio of high-performance power conductors, extra-high voltage (EHV) cables and optical ground wires (OPGW). The Company provides bespoke solutions for the upgrade, uprate, and fiberization of existing transmission infrastructure projects. Advancing the carriage toward a green energy-efficient future, Sterlite Power has an increasing focus on integrating renewable energy into the grid. It is the sponsor of India’s first power sector InvIT, listed on the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Company was also recognized at The Economic Times Innovation Awards 2020 and is a recipient of global awards from S&P Platts and the International Project Management Association (IPMA).