POWERGRID Khavda II-B Transmission Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), has successfully commissioned a major interstate transmission system to evacuate 4.5 GW of renewable energy from the Khavda Power Station in Kutch District, Gujarat, under Phase-II, Part-B.
The project was awarded through the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding route by REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) in 2022, with POWERGRID emerging as the successful bidder. The transmission scheme forms part of a 765 kV high-capacity corridor connecting Lakadia Pooling Station and Ahmedabad, facilitating large-scale integration of renewable energy into the national grid.
The project’s key components include the construction of two 765 kV line bays at Lakadia Pooling Station, the installation of 240 MVAr 765 kV switchable line reactors for each circuit at both Lakadia and Ahmedabad ends, and the provision of one 80 MVAr spare reactor at each end, along with associated switching equipment. The operation and maintenance period is set for 35 years from the commercial operation date.
The commissioning was completed on December 13, 2025, with the Notification for Commercial Operation (DOCO) received on December 18, 2025, formally marking the project’s entry into the commercial phase. The filing was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and was duly signed by Satyaprakash Dash, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of POWERGRID.
According to POWERGRID, this transmission scheme plays a crucial role in strengthening renewable energy evacuation infrastructure, enabling smooth transfer of large-scale clean energy from Khavda to the national grid. The project supports India’s broader clean energy goals while improving grid reliability. POWERGRID continues to be a central player in expanding and modernizing India’s power transmission network, with its corporate office in Gurugram, Haryana, and registered office in New Delhi.
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