NCT plans new transmission scheme to ease WR-NR corridor congestion
The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its most recent meeting, has planned a new transmission scheme to address high power flow on the Western Region-Northern Region (WR-NR) corridor. Representatives from Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) highlighted the persistent high loading of the 765 kV Vindhyachal-Varanasi double-circuit (D/C) line, particularly during peak demand in Uttar Pradesh (UP). This heavy load is leading to real-time violations of WR-NR Available Transfer Capability (ATC), restricting Northern…