PGCIL Secures 5.5 GW Evacuation Project
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

PGCIL Secures 5.5 GW Evacuation Project

The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has won a significant contract to facilitate the evacuation of 5.5 GW of renewable energy from Rajasthan, strengthening India's power transmission infrastructure for green energy. This project is crucial to supporting the integration of solar and wind power from the state’s vast renewable energy parks into the national grid, addressing India's growing renewable energy needs.

Rajasthan, known for its rich solar and wind energy potential, is at the forefront of India's renewable energy revolution. The project will involve the development of new transmission lines and substations, ensuring the seamless transfer of energy generated from solar and wind farms to consumption centers across the country. PGCIL's involvement in this project aligns with India's vision to enhance grid reliability and ensure uninterrupted power supply from renewable sources.

The project also highlights the government’s focus on enhancing renewable energy capacity to meet national climate goals. This initiative supports the country's larger mission of increasing renewable energy capacity to 500 GW by 2030, as well as contributing to India's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. The infrastructure created through this project will enable smoother evacuation of power from remote renewable hubs like Rajasthan to urban areas where demand is concentrated.

In addition to bolstering the renewable energy infrastructure, the project will provide a significant boost to Rajasthan’s economy, generating local employment and fostering the growth of ancillary industries. PGCIL’s involvement ensures the project will be completed efficiently, leveraging the company’s expertise in high-voltage transmission systems and large-scale grid integration.

The project underscores India's strategic focus on renewable energy transmission, emphasizing the importance of grid upgrades to support the nation's energy transition. PGCIL's leadership in this area will play a pivotal role in making renewable energy more accessible and reliable across India.

The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has won a significant contract to facilitate the evacuation of 5.5 GW of renewable energy from Rajasthan, strengthening India's power transmission infrastructure for green energy. This project is crucial to supporting the integration of solar and wind power from the state’s vast renewable energy parks into the national grid, addressing India's growing renewable energy needs. Rajasthan, known for its rich solar and wind energy potential, is at the forefront of India's renewable energy revolution. The project will involve the development of new transmission lines and substations, ensuring the seamless transfer of energy generated from solar and wind farms to consumption centers across the country. PGCIL's involvement in this project aligns with India's vision to enhance grid reliability and ensure uninterrupted power supply from renewable sources. The project also highlights the government’s focus on enhancing renewable energy capacity to meet national climate goals. This initiative supports the country's larger mission of increasing renewable energy capacity to 500 GW by 2030, as well as contributing to India's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. The infrastructure created through this project will enable smoother evacuation of power from remote renewable hubs like Rajasthan to urban areas where demand is concentrated. In addition to bolstering the renewable energy infrastructure, the project will provide a significant boost to Rajasthan’s economy, generating local employment and fostering the growth of ancillary industries. PGCIL’s involvement ensures the project will be completed efficiently, leveraging the company’s expertise in high-voltage transmission systems and large-scale grid integration. The project underscores India's strategic focus on renewable energy transmission, emphasizing the importance of grid upgrades to support the nation's energy transition. PGCIL's leadership in this area will play a pivotal role in making renewable energy more accessible and reliable across India.

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