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PGCIL invites bids for Andaman & Nicobar Islands HVDC link project

India, News

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has issued a consultancy tender for the interconnection of Andaman & Nicobar Islands (ANI) with India’s mainland grid. The scope of work covers: Route Alignment, Detailed Survey and Soil Investigation works for the Interconnection of North, Middle & South Andaman Islands. In May 2023, a clean energy approach via an HVDC link was proposed to the Ministry of Power (MoP), which could supply sustainable power to North, Middle,…

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GE Vernova launches HVDC Competence Center in Berlin

Global, News

GE Vernova Inc. has launched a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Competence Center at its Electrification facility in Berlin to accelerate energy transition initiatives in Germany and Europe.  The center focuses on developing technology to improve grid stability, enable long-distance power transmission, and integrate renewable energy into power systems.  This facility positions Berlin as a central hub for GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems businesses in Europe, supporting projects in Grid Solutions, Power Conversion, and Solar and…

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Four developers shortlisted for Rajasthan HVDC-based ISTS scheme re-tender

India, News

Four developers, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), Sterlite Power, Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), and India Grid Trust (IndiGrid), have been shortlisted for the development of an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Rajasthan.  The scheme, “Transmission system for evacuation of power from REZ in Rajasthan (20 GW) under Phase-III Part I,” involves high-voltage direct current (HVDC) infrastructure and was re-tendered in August following the annulment of the original bidding process. Housed under…

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SRPC proposes 6,000 MW reverse capacity upgrade for Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC system

India, News

The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) has proposed enhancing the reverse transfer capacity of the ±800kV, 6000 MW Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC system from 3,000 MW to 6,000 MW. The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) is expected to discuss this proposal in its upcoming meeting later this month. Currently, the Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC link can transfer 6,000 MW in the forward direction from Raigarh (Chhattisgarh) to Pugalur (Tamil Nadu). The estimated cost for the reverse capacity project is…

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GE Vernova expands HVDC manufacturing in UK

Global, News

GE Vernova has announced a major expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Stafford, UK, to meet growing global demand for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems, essential for transmitting renewable energy across Europe, Asia, and North America. The expansion focuses on two key Stafford sites within GE Vernova’s electrification systems grid solutions business. The HVDC facility at Redhill will double its valve manufacturing capacity, adding a new voltage-sourced converter valve assembly line. The transformer facility,…

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PGCIL, Adani, Sterlite Power in race for Gujarat’s HVDC transmission project

India, News

Three players—Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), and Sterlite Power—have qualified to compete for a major interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Gujarat, involving high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology. The scheme is part of the Khavda V-A Power Transmission project, aimed at evacuating 8 GW of renewable energy from the Khavda region in Gujarat. Developer selection is being conducted through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB). The project is estimated to…

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NCT defers decision on HVDC link for green hydrogen projects in Andhra Pradesh

India, News

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has postponed the approval of a proposed ±800kV, 6000MW HVDC link between Kurnool and Visakhapatnam, which APTRANSCO requested to support upcoming green hydrogen and green ammonia units in Andhra Pradesh. While the state utility estimates a need for over 10 GW of renewable energy by 2030 for these projects, NCT concluded that the demand can be met using planned AC transmission systems. APTRANSCO’s proposal aimed to facilitate the delivery…

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Shaanxi completes Section 1 of China’s Longdong-Shandong UHVDC project

Global, News

Shaanxi Power Transmission and Transformation Engineering Company, a unit of China’s State Grid Shaanxi Electric Power Company, has completed the Shaanxi Section 1 of the ±800 kV Longdong to Shandong ultra high voltage direct current (UHVDC) project. The 933.9 km transmission line in China will run from the Longdong converter station in Gansu Province to the Dongping converter station in Shandong Province, passing through Gansu (109.2 km), Shaanxi (178.12 km), Shanxi (334.88 km), Hebei (178.5…

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KEPCO announces compensation details for East-5 section of 500 kV HVDC East Coast─Singapyeong transmission line

Global, News

South Korea’s Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) has outlined the compensation agreement for the East-5 section of its 500 kV HVDC East Coast─Singapyeong transmission line. This major project will enable the evacuation of 6.8 GW of power from various thermal plants, including Samcheok. The project involves constructing 225 km of transmission lines, divided into 11 sections, and includes building 440 transmission towers. The western section spans approximately 85 km, covering areas from Hoengseong to Hongcheon,…

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RECPDCL annuls Rs 127 billion Rajasthan HVDC project tender 

India, News

REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has cancelled the tendering process for a Rs 127 billion Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) – Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) scheme in Rajasthan involving High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) infrastructure. This decision comes after Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) emerged as the lowest bidder (L1). RECPDCL has now issued new tender documents, with the deadline for submitting responses set for September 17, 2024. The reasons for…