PM inaugurates Rs 3,600 crore Powergrid transmission projects in Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated two high-voltage power transmission projects in Rajasthan developed by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid). The projects involve a combined investment of more than Rs 3,600 crore and are aimed at strengthening infrastructure for evacuating renewable energy from the state’s solar and wind zones to the national grid.

The first project is the Transmission System for Evacuation of Power from Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) – Phase III Part-B1, designed to support evacuation of up to 20 GW of renewable energy capacity. The infrastructure includes a 765/400/220 kV Bhadla-III substation and a 765 kV double-circuit Bhadla-III–Sikar-II transmission line, facilitating large-scale transfer of renewable power from Rajasthan’s renewable energy zones.

The second project, the Transmission System Strengthening Scheme for Evacuation of Power from Solar Energy Zones – Phase II Part-E, adds 8.1 GW of evacuation capacity. The project includes a 765 kV double-circuit Bhadla-II–Sikar-II second transmission line. According to Powergrid, the infrastructure will strengthen the existing transmission network, reduce congestion and improve overall system reliability.

Both projects are centred around the Bhadla region, which hosts one of the world’s largest solar parks with an installed capacity exceeding 2.2 GW. The region has become a major hub for solar generation and plays an important role in India’s renewable energy expansion.

The transmission systems use 765 kV technology, which enables bulk power transfer over long distances. Such high-capacity transmission corridors are critical for integrating large volumes of variable renewable energy into the grid while maintaining system stability.

Following the inauguration, Powergrid stated in a social media post that the projects will significantly enhance green power evacuation from renewable energy zones in Rajasthan and support the development of a reliable and sustainable power grid.

The projects are part of broader efforts to expand transmission capacity as India increases renewable energy generation to meet rising electricity demand and advance its clean energy targets. Strengthening the transmission network is expected to reduce bottlenecks and enable smoother transfer of solar power from generation centres to demand regions across the country.

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