Five firms qualify for Rajasthan REZ transmission project bidding
Five companies have qualified to participate in the commercial bidding stage for the “Augmentation at Bhadla-III, Ramgarh PS and Kanpur (PG)” interstate transmission project, which is designed to support evacuation of power from Rajasthan’s Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) under Phase III.
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), the Bid Process Coordinator, shortlisted the bidders after opening the technical bids. The qualified companies are Adani Energy Solutions Limited, Ceigall India Limited, Dilip Buildcon Limited, H G Infra Engineering Limited and Power Grid Corporation of India Limited.
Project structure
The transmission project will be implemented through the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route on a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis.
The successful bidder will acquire 100% equity in SPV Bhadla Ramgarh Power Transmission Limited, the special purpose vehicle (SPV) established for implementation of the project.
The project is intended to facilitate evacuation of power from renewable energy zones in Rajasthan, where a total of 20 GW of solar and wind capacity is planned. All transmission elements are scheduled to achieve commercial operation by January 20, 2029.
Scope of work
At the 765/400/220 kV Bhadla-III substation in Rajasthan, the project includes augmentation with five 500 MVA interconnecting transformers (ICTs), comprising the sixth to tenth 400/220 kV ICTs. The scope also includes five 220 kV line bays, one 400 kV line bay and two sets of 400 kV sectionalizer bays.
At the 765/400/220 kV Ramgarh substation, augmentation works include two 1,500 MVA 765/400 kV ICTs, designated as the third and fourth units. The project also includes two 500 MVA 400/220 kV ICTs, two 220 kV line bays and one 400 kV line bay.
At the 765/400 kV Kanpur (PG) substation in Uttar Pradesh, the project involves installation of one additional 1,500 MVA 765/400 kV ICT, which will be the third transformer at the substation.
Importance for renewable integration
The project forms part of the transmission infrastructure required to integrate large-scale renewable energy capacity being developed in Rajasthan. The state hosts some of India’s largest solar and wind energy projects, including the Bhadla solar complex.
The planned augmentation at Bhadla-III, Ramgarh and Kanpur is intended to strengthen power transfer capability and facilitate transmission of renewable energy to demand centres in northern and western India.
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