The overall project is estimated to cost INR 2,886 crore and is expected to be completed in December 2027. The principal project includes augmentation of the existing Kurnool-III pooling station, and a double-circuit line, running 260 km, from Kurnool-III PS to the Chilakaluripeta substation.

Mar 29, 2025

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. has acquired the SPV of an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Andhra Pradesh from bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL).

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This ISTS-TBCB scheme is formally termed as ‘Transmission system for strengthening at Kurnool III PS for integration of additional RE generation projects,’ and will take place in Andhra Pradesh.

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The overall project is estimated to cost INR 2,886 crore, and is divided into three packages with full project commissioning to be completed in December 2027. The principal project includes augmentation of the existing Kurnool-III Pooling Station in Andhra Pradesh by adding four information and communications technology (ICTs) of 765/400kV, 1500 MVA, taking the total number of such ICTs at the pooling station to seven. Besides, there would be a 765kV double-circuit line, running 260 km, from Kurnool-III PS to the Chilakaluripeta substation.