GE Vernova has been awarded orders worth several million US dollars from Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) for equipment to upgrade parts of the transmission grid.
The company will supply of 765kV shunt reactors for various transmission system projects in India, part of PGCIL’s efforts to integrate renewable energy into the national electricity grid and enhance transmission within the country, mainly in Rajasthan and Karnataka.
“These orders underscore our commitment to supporting India’s ambitious renewable energy goals and strengthening its electricity transmission infrastructure,” said power transmission business leader of grid solutions at GE Vernova Eric Chaussin.
“This highlights our technical capability in designing and manufacturing oil-filled reactors, including 765kV shunt reactors.
“This equipment plays a crucial role in enhancing grid stability and efficiency, especially in the context of integrating large-scale renewable energy projects.”
The orders will be executed through GE T&D India, the listed entity of GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business in India.
GE T&D India will be responsible for providing the complete equipment package, including design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, erection and commissioning of the 765kV class reactors at the designated transmission substation sites.
The reactors will be manufactured at GE T&D India’s Vadodara plant and are scheduled for delivery in the financial year 2025-26.
India has set ambitious targets for renewable energy deployment, aiming to have 50% of its power generation capacity fueled by non-fossil sources by 2030, compared to 41% in 2022.
The country has also set a target of 500GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030.
The Green Energy Corridor project, a key initiative, aims to create transmission capacity to integrate a rising share of variable renewable power, targeting the integration of 500GW of renewable capacity by 2030.
Shunt reactors are essential components of power transmission systems that help maintain voltage levels and improve grid stability.