Adani Energy Solutions (AESL) has awarded a contract to Hitachi Energy and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to deliver grid equipment for a 6GW link in India.
The contract will see the consortium design and deliver high-voltage direct current (HVDC) terminals to transmit renewable energy from the Bhadla area of Rajasthan to the industrial and transport hub in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh.
The scope of the Bhadla project includes converter transformers, AC/DC control and protection, thyristor valves, 765 kV/400 kV grid connections, and auxiliary systems to be delivered by Hitachi Energy and its consortium partner BHEL.
The 950 km HVDC link will form part of India’s 500GW renewable evacuation and interstate transmission system.
The 800kV 6GW bi-pole and bi-directional HVDC terminals will help transfer power from the renewable energy zone in Bhadla.
“By enabling efficient evacuation of renewable energy and connecting it to the national grid, AESL is playing its role in India’s decarbonization journey.
“We will be deploying the latest technology and practices to deliver the project on time and with minimal environmental impact,” said Kandarp Patel, CEO, AESL.
“A strong HVDC system is essential for the bi-directional power flow control and grid stability that support the rapid pace of renewable energy integration in India. We are honored to be part of another major HVDC transmission project in the country,” said Niklas Persson, Managing Director of Business Unit Grid Integration at Hitachi Energy.
“Our HVDC technology will play a crucial role in enabling a sustainable and reliable power system to meet India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) for both mid- and long-term energy goals.”