Powergrid commissions Khavda Pooling Station 3 project
Author: PPD Team Date: August 19, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: August 19, 2025
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, POWERGRID KPS3 Transmission Limited, has fully commissioned the Khavda Pooling Station-3 (KPS3) project.
The project was awarded under Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding for the implementation of an interstate transmission system at the Khavda renewable energy park. The commissioning was effective from 4 August 2025, and the Notification for Commercial Operation (DOCO) was received on 18 August 2025.
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