7 December, 2011

Jaigad PowerTransco Ltd (JPTL), a joint venture between JSW Energy and MahaTransco has commissioned its 400 kV Intra-State Power Transmission project in Maharashtra.

This Transmission System consisting of 400kV Double Circuit Jaigad – New Koyna and Jaigad – Karad Transmission Lines will facilitate evacuation of power from 1200 MW Jaigad Power Project as well as other power generation projects planned in the region and also transfer power from predominantly generation node at New Koyna to load centre at Karad. The Transmission system has power evacuation capacity of about 2,500 MW to 3,000 MW.

The project was set up in two phases – Jaigad-New Koyna Transmission line having route length of 55 kms and circuit length of 110 kms was completed last year while the Jaigad-Karad Transmission line with route length of 110 kms and circuit length of 220 kms has been completed recently.

This Joint Venture for development of Transmission Lines in Maharashtra is a unique example of Public Private Partnership in Transmission Business – where JSW Energy holds 74% and MahaTransco holds 26% equity and it is a pioneering effort by JSW Energy and MahaTransco to facilitate power evacuation from the upcoming power projects in Maharashtra.