As per NCT, the proposed projects will mark a significant investment in the country’s energy infrastructure, strengthening the transmission network across the country, supporting the growing demand for electricity, and enhancing the reliability and efficiency of power distribution.
Sep 11, 2024
The National Committee for Transmission (NCT) has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Power, seeking its approval for transmission projects worth INR 22,540 crore.
Apart from marking a significant investment in the country’s energy infrastructure, the proposed projects were expected to strengthen the transmission network across the country, support the growing electricity demand, as well as enhance the reliability and efficiency of power distribution.
The committee’s recommendations included development of new transmission lines, substations and other related infrastructure. The proposed investments were expected to address current bottlenecks in the power transmission sector and support the integration of renewable energy sources into the national grid, a crucial step in advancing India’s renewable energy ambitions.
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Emphasizing the urgency of rapid development in transmission capabilities to meet India’s ambitious renewable energy targets, the Committee proposed the Gujarat Offshore Wind Project worth INR 6,900 crore, which focused on transmitting power from proposed offshore wind farms along the Gujarat coast.
Another major transmission project proposed by NCT, the Tamil Nadu Offshore Wind Project worth INR 6,242 crore, was designed to establish transmission infrastructure for offshore wind energy along the Tamil Nadu coast.
The committee also proposed a project worth INR 1,663 crore to enhance transmission infrastructure in the Western Region, specifically targeting the power generated from upcoming pumped storage projects. Another critical component enlisted among the proposals was the augmentation of the Bhuj-II Substation, entailing an investment of INR 587 crore to increase transformation capacity and add bus reactors.
As per NCT, the initiatives aligned with the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) draft plan, which outlined a requirement of INR 4.75 trillion by 2027 to develop India’s transmission infrastructure. It said the investment was vital to support the expected growth in renewable energy capacity and ensure reliable power transmission across the country.
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The committee said in its meeting that the integration of offshore wind projects and pumped storage capacity was pivotal for achieving the nation’s energy transition goals. It said the proposed transmission projects in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu were essential in this broader strategic expansion.
The meeting also reviewed the progress of previously approved transmission schemes, discussing modifications to existing projects such as the transmission system strengthening at Koppal-II and Gadag-II. These adjustments aimed at better integrating renewable energy generation projects into the grid, it added.
NCT further addressed the logistical challenges that could impact the timely implementation of these projects, stating that the transportation of large equipment was a potential bottleneck, which required careful management to keep project timelines on track.
