HVDC

Battery energy storage being evaluated as alternative to HVDC link in Rajasthan

The option of using battery energy storage system (BESS) as an alternative to an HVDC-based transmission system is being evaluated in Rajasthan. This discussion came about during the latest meeting of the National Committee on Transmission ( Read more

Adani Energy Solutions formalizes Rajasthan HVDC contract on Hitachi Energy India-BHEL consortium

Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Ltd, a TBCB subsidiary of Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), has awarded a major contract to a consortium comprising Hitachi Energy India Ltd and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL). The contract Read more

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CERC approves transmission tariff of Khavda HVDC project

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved and adopted the annual transmission charge (tariff) of the mega Khavda HVDC project that Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) won under the tariff-based competitive bidding ( Read more

Contracts for Ladakh HVDC project to be awarded in Q1FY26

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) expects to awards contracts for its mega HVDC scheme in Ladakh in the first quarter (Q1: April to June) of FY26. PGCIL is developing the project under the Read more

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Hitachi Energy India-BHEL consortium wins Rajasthan HVDC contract

A consortium of Hitachi Energy India Ltd and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has won a mega contract from Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) to build the Rajasthan HVDC transmission project. In separate stock exchange filings Read more

RTM route recommended for Paradeep-Andaman-Nicobar HVDC link

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) route for the proposed HVDC link to feed electricity to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands (ANI) from India’s eastern coast. While the tariff-based Read more

Hitachi Energy India records highest-ever order backlog of nearly Rs.19,000 crore

Hitachi Energy India Ltd has recorded its highest-ever order backlog that stood at nearly Rs.19,000 crore, as of December 31, 2024. In a release, Hitachi Energy India said that at the close of December 31, 2024, the company recorded Read more

Khavda HVDC project: PGCIL begins award of packages

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has begun award of packages for the mega Khavda V-A HVDC project that is being implemented by PGCIL’s TBCB subsidiary Khavda V-A Power Transmission Ltd. At least two packages Read more

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Siemens to focus on VSC-based HVDC power transmission technology

Siemens Ltd will be focusing on the VSC (voltage source converter) technology within the HVDC (high-voltage direct current) power transmission ecosystem. Addressing an investor call recently, the top management of Siemens Ltd said that the company will be focusing Read more

GE Vernova to provide HYDC system for South Korea’s largest grid project

GE Vernova Inc. announced that it has been chosen through its joint venture, KAPES, by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) to deliver its advanced HVDC system for what is believed to be the largest power grid infrastructure initiative Read more