PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to develop an interstate transmission system (ISTS) project designed to evacuate 3 GW of renewable energy in Andhra Pradesh. The project is linked to the Ananthapuram-III renewable energy zone and aims to strengthen power evacuation infrastructure in the state.
Power Finance Corporation owns PFCCL completely. PFCCL is in charge of running competitive bidding processes for transmission projects all over India.
Project Scope and Objective
The proposed ISTS scheme will make it easier to move up to 3 GW of renewable energy capacity out of the Ananthapuram area. The transmission system will make it easier to connect large-scale renewable energy sources to the national grid and make it easier to move power.
The project will be awarded through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) and implemented on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis. The selected bidder will develop the transmission assets and operate them for a specified concession period before transferring them as per the agreement terms.
Supporting Renewable Energy Growth
Andhra Pradesh is becoming an important center for renewable energy, especially for solar and wind projects. But there needs to be enough transmission infrastructure to get power from where it is made to where it is needed. The new ISTS project should help with grid congestion and make it easier to add renewable energy to the grid.
The goal of the initiative is to help India reach its clean energy goals by expanding the country’s interstate transmission network. The project will help make sure that power is always available and works well by making it easier to connect renewable energy zones.
Competitive Bidding Process
PFCCL has asked qualified developers to bid on the project as part of the competitive process. The RFP lists the project’s technical requirements, scope of work, and deadlines.
With the issuance of this tender, PFCCL moves forward in enabling the development of critical transmission infrastructure required for large-scale renewable deployment. The 3 GW ISTS project is expected to significantly enhance evacuation capacity from Andhra Pradesh and contribute to India’s ongoing energy transition.
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