Adani Energy Solutions Secures Major Project to Build 7 GW Renewable Energy Transmission Network in Khavda

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has once again reinforced its leading role in India’s energy transition by securing a critical project aimed at evacuating renewable energy from the Khavda region. On Monday, AESL announced that it had received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) for the acquisition of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) responsible for executing the Khavda Phase IV Part-A transmission project.

The Khavda Renewable Energy Park, located in Gujarat, is the world’s largest renewable energy park, with a planned generation capacity of 30 GW. The project awarded to AESL is crucial for evacuating 7 GW of this green energy to the National Grid. The Khavda IVA transmission line is designed to connect the region’s renewable energy generation with the wider electrical grid, creating a backbone that supports India’s ambitious decarbonization goals.

The transmission network will involve constructing approximately 298 kilometers (596 circuit kilometers) of 765 kV double-circuit lines. These lines will stretch from Khavda to Lakadia and Khavda to Bhuj, key points within Gujarat, and will include the establishment of a transformation capacity of 4,500 MVA. This infrastructure is essential not only for transporting the renewable energy generated at Khavda but also for ensuring grid stability across the region. 

AESL’s commitment to the project is substantial, with an investment of approximately ₹4,091 crore. The project also includes the installation of sophisticated technology such as a 300 MVAr Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) and Inter-connecting Transformers (ICTs) with 3x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV capacity. These components are critical for maintaining the reliability and efficiency of the transmission network, which is expected to play a pivotal role in India’s push towards a net-zero carbon future.

AESL’s CEO, Kandarp Patel, emphasized the significance of this project, noting that it is not just about building a transmission network but about creating infrastructure that is resilient and future-ready. He highlighted how this project would transform Khavda from a barren land into a symbol of India’s renewable energy ambitions.

The project was awarded to AESL through a competitive Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process, underlining the company’s strong position in India’s private sector transmission landscape. The project will be commissioned over the next 24 months on a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis, with AESL responsible for maintaining it for the next 35 years.

The completion of this project is expected to significantly boost the availability of critical transmission infrastructure required for the evacuation of clean energy from Khavda. As India continues its journey toward becoming a global leader in renewable energy, projects like this are vital in ensuring that the generated green power reaches every corner of the country efficiently and reliably.