Hitachi-BHEL Consortium Wins Power Grid HVDC Project
By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi Nov 25, 2024 19:24
Hitachi Energy and BHEL consortium awarded a project by Power Grid Corporation to design and execute a high voltage direct current (HVDC) link from Khavda to Nagpur. The project will enhance India's renewable energy transmission infrastructure.
New Delhi, Nov 25 (PTI) Hitachi Energy India on Monday said its consortium with BHEL has been awarded a project by Power Grid Corporation to design and execute high voltage direct current (HVDC) link from Khavda to Nagpur.
The scope of the project includes converter transformers, AC/DC control and protection, gas-insulated high-voltage switchgear, thyristor valves, 765kV/400kV substation and auxiliary systems to be delivered by the consortium, a statement said.
This project crosses 1,200-kilometer and feeds into the country's 500-gigawatt (GW) renewable evacuation and interstate transmission system.
"Hitachi Energy takes pride in being a catalyst in the nation's energy system evolution and this project will leverage our pioneering HVDC technology that we now make in India," said N Venu, MD & CEO, Hitachi Energy India.
The scope of the project includes converter transformers, AC/DC control and protection, gas-insulated high-voltage switchgear, thyristor valves, 765kV/400kV substation and auxiliary systems to be delivered by the consortium, a statement said.
This project crosses 1,200-kilometer and feeds into the country's 500-gigawatt (GW) renewable evacuation and interstate transmission system.
"Hitachi Energy takes pride in being a catalyst in the nation's energy system evolution and this project will leverage our pioneering HVDC technology that we now make in India," said N Venu, MD & CEO, Hitachi Energy India.
Source: PTI
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