India achieves 71.6% growth as power transmission network crosses 5 lakh circuit kilometres
The addition to transmission capacity will also help evacuate the increasing non-fossil power generation, which is targeted to reach 500 GW by 2030
India’s national power transmission network crossed over 5 lakh circuit kilometres of transmission lines (220 kV and above) along with 1,407 GVA of transformation capacity, the Union Government said on Thursday.
It also said that the transmission network has seen a growth of 71.6 per cent since 2014.
In a significant milestone, the world’s largest synchronous national grid achieved this feat on January 14, with the commissioning of 628 circuit kilometres transmission line of 765 kV from Bhadla II to Sikar II substation in Rajasthan.
“Since April 2014, the country’s transmission network has grown by 71.6 per cent with the addition of 2.09 lakh ckm of transmission lines, boosting transformation capacity by 876 GVA. The inter-regional power transfer capacity, which now stands at 1,20,340 MW, has enabled seamless transfer of electricity across regions, successfully realizing the vision of ‘One Nation – One Grid – One Frequency’,” the government said in a release.
The Centre said the Inter State Transmission projects will add approximately 40,000 circuit kilometres (ckm) of transmission lines and 399 GVA of transformation capacity, further enhancing grid reliability and power evacuation capability.
The addition to transmission capacity will also help evacuate the increasing non-fossil power generation, which is targeted to reach 500 GW by 2030, it said.
“The milestone of 5,00,000 ckm of transmission lines reflects the government’s sustained efforts towards ensuring reliable, affordable, and secure electricity supply across the country while supporting rapid growth in renewable energy integration,” the statement added.
