KEC International achieved a major feat by successfully commissioning a 1,200 MW Power Pooling Substation (PSS-1) at Khavda Renewable Energy Park in Gujarat. This project has been built as part of NTPC Renewable Energy’s Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Park project with a power generating capacity of 4,750 MW.
The newly commissioned PSS-1 joins the previously commissioned 1,550 MW Power Pooling Substation-2 (PSS-2), bringing the operational pooling capacity at this Khavda site to 2,750 MW. This enhanced evacuation infrastructure will play a very important role in integrating large-scale renewable generation into the national grid and improving reliability and energy flow efficiency across the region.
Project Execution and Strategic Importance
KEC International undertook the task of design, engineering, erection, testing, and commissioning of PSS-1 under difficult conditions as are prevalent in any large transmission work remotely located. This project will help the burgeoning renewable power addition at Khavda, which is increasingly becoming an integral component of the nation’s aspirations towards a cleaner and greener energy revolution.
In his comments on this achievement, a company spokesperson has noted, “With PSS-1 and PSS-2 (1,550 MW) in service, total commissioned capacity stands at 2,750 MW, making this one of the largest power pooling and evacuation systems under a single green energy initiative.”
This gives a clear idea of KEC International’s execution capabilities in terms of implementing large infrastructure projects.
The substations will enable efficient aggregation and transmission of renewable power from Khavda to the larger grid, supporting India’s ambitious renewable energy targets. By enhancing the evacuation capacity, the project ensures that power generated from solar, wind, and hybrid installations at Khavda can be reliably delivered to demand centres and contribute meaningfully to the national energy mix.
Project Context and Broader Renewable Expansion
The Khavda Renewable Energy Park is part of a larger plan to develop massive renewable capacity in the Great Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, with multiple developers advancing solar and hybrid projects such as tenders for 1,200 MW of PV modules and other installations to feed clean energy into India’s grid.
As the park expands, projects like the 1,200 MW power pooling substations are essential to ensure that renewable generation is matched with robust transmission infrastructure, allowing India to advance its decarbonisation goals while maintaining grid stability and resilience.
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