NCT approves inter-state transmission projects worth over 736 crore – EQ
In Short : The National Capital Territory (NCT) has approved inter-state transmission projects worth over 736 crores. This decision reflects the government’s focus on strengthening the transmission infrastructure, enhancing grid connectivity, and ensuring a reliable and efficient power supply in the region.
In Detail : Under the ministry of power, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has approved four new inter-state transmission systems (ISTS) with a combined value of Rs736.83 crore. REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL), Power Grid Corporation of India, and Adani Energy Solutions have been assigned the projects.
Under the ministry of power, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has approved four new inter-state transmission systems (ISTS) with a combined value of Rs736.83 crore. REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL), Power Grid Corporation of India, and Adani Energy Solutions have been assigned the projects.
These transmission projects, which cover Karnataka, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, were approved by the commission during its most recent meeting in January.
The transformation capacity of the Tumkur (Pavagada) pooling station in Karnataka would be increased by 2×500 MVA to 400/220 kV ICTs by the state-run Power Grid Corp. of India, under the NCT’s supervision. This project will be completed under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) mode, with an approximate cost of ₹116 crore, and an approximate implementation period of 18 months.
Additionally, a 20 GW extra transmission system to carry energy from the Bhadla-III pooling station, part of the Rajasthan REZ Phase-III program, has been approved by the committee. At an anticipated cost of ₹368.83 crore, the project will be carried out by RECPDCL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of state-run REC. The tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) method was used to approve it.
“NCT opined that connectivity to PSP of Greenko can be accommodated within the present scope of works. Accordingly, augmentation of transformation capacity and line bays is not required at Mandsaur S/s at present,” in line with the meeting’s minutes. The NCT also talked about the requirement for a transmission network to integrate Telangana’s Nizamabad REZ (Renewable Energy Zone) (1 GW).
The Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL) suggested that the Nizamabad-II PS and the line should be at the rated voltage of 765 kV right at the beginning stage, given the comparatively short line length of about 30km for the Nizamabad-II 765 kV D/c line.
The NCT approved ten new transmission projects totaling more than ₹6,600 crore during its meeting in November. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed a draft plan that states that by 2027, India will need to invest a significant ₹4.75 trillion.
