GE Vernova Inc. has secured a major contract from Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. to supply high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology for the 2.5 gigawatt (GW) Khavda–South Olpad renewable power transmission corridor in India, marking a significant development in the country’s clean energy infrastructure expansion.
The Khavda South Olpad corridor is a critical component of India’s renewable energy transmission network. Khavda, located in Gujarat’s Kutch district, is being developed as one of the world’s largest renewable energy zones, while South Olpad functions as a key pooling and injection point into the national grid. The corridor is designed to enable efficient transmission of large volumes of renewable power generated in western India to demand centres across the country.
Under the contract, GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems business will supply a ±500 kilovolt (kV), 2,500 megawatt (MW) voltage sourced converter (VSC)-based bipolar HVDC system, configured as a point-to-point link with a capacity of 2 × 1,250 MW. The scope of work includes complete system design, supply of major converter station equipment, and responsibility for erection, testing, and commissioning activities, excluding associated civil works. The system will be delivered using GE Vernova’s eLumina™ control platform, which is designed to support secure, stable, and efficient grid operations.
Most of the project execution will be carried out by GE Vernova’s India-based teams, leveraging local engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities. The delivery is planned in phases, with overall completion targeted by 2030.
“India is one of the world’s most important power markets, with rapidly growing electricity demand and large-scale renewable development,” said Philippe Piron, President and CEO of GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems business. “Projects like the Khavda–South Olpad HVDC corridor underscore the importance of high-capacity transmission infrastructure in connecting renewable energy zones with the national grid. This award reflects our continued commitment to India and our experience in delivering complex transmission projects that support grid reliability and long-term system performance.”
“At Adani Energy Solutions, we are steadfast in our commitment to enabling India’s green energy transition by building robust infrastructure for renewable power evacuation,” said Kandarp Patel, CEO of Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. “Our partnership with GE Vernova for the Khavda–South Olpad transmission corridor marks a significant milestone in advancing large-scale clean energy integration.”
With a capacity of 2,500 MW, the project represents the highest-rated VSC-based HVDC system planned in India to date, highlighting the growing role of advanced HVDC technology in strengthening transmission networks and supporting large-scale renewable energy integration.
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