The Power Grid Corporation of India (Powergrid) has secured PFC Consulting’s tender to evacuate 5.5 GW of renewable energy from the Jaisalmer/Barmer complex in Rajasthan. The tender was issued to establish an inter-state transmission system under the “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) Ph -IV (Part-2: 5.5 GW) (Jaisalmer/Barmer Complex): Part F (By clubbing Part F1 & F2)” on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis.
This project includes the creation of a new 765/400/220 kV Barmer-I Pooling substation, 765 kV and 400 kV double circuit transmission lines, and associated bay extension works at existing substations in Rajasthan. The project is slated for completion within two years.
The 5.5 GW energy evacuation is part of a broader plan to evacuate 75 GW of renewable energy from Rajasthan. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, and SECI, has identified 181.5 GW of REZs across eight states, with 75 GW of this potential located in Rajasthan.
In September 2024, Powergrid was the successful bidder under tariff-based competitive bidding for two inter-state transmission systems (ISTS) aimed at facilitating the evacuation of power from REZs. In June 2024, Powergrid acquired Khavda IV-E2 Power Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the transmission system for evacuation of power from potential REZ in Khavda area of Gujarat under Phase-IV (7 GW): Part E2.
