GE T&D India has reported the winning of major orders from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL).
In a release, GE T&D India said that it has received orders worth around Rs.500 crore for the supply of 765kV power transformers and shunt reactors from PGCIL.
This equipment will be deployed for various power transmission system projects of PGCIL in India. These projects aim to facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the national electricity grid and enhance electricity transmission within the country, including Rajasthan, the release said.
Supporting “Make in India”
In response to winning this order, Sandeep Zanzaria, MD & CEO of GE T&D India , said, “We are delighted to support PGCIL in the modernization of India’s grid infrastructure through the supply of locally manufactured equipment in alignment with the government’s Make in India initiative. To date, we have successfully manufactured and supplied over 600 transformers and reactors of 765 kV class from our Power Transformer facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, to customers in India and abroad, solidifying our position as a leading manufacturer of such equipment in India.”
GE T&D India’s commitment to the Make in India initiative is demonstrated through the supply of critical grid products from its advanced manufacturing facilities located in Padappai, Hosur, Vadodara, Noida, and Pallavaram.
Scope of order
The order was booked recently, in the month of October 2023, and the equipment is scheduled for delivery from the beginning of 2024 until 2025.
GE T&D India will be responsible for providing the complete equipment package, including design, engineering, manufacturing, and testing. Additionally, the company will oversee the erection and commissioning of the 765kV-class transformers and reactors at the designated transmission substation sites.
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