Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Limited, a special-purpose vehicle under Adani Energy Solutions Limited. The LOI has been awarded to a consortium consisting of BHEL and Hitachi Energy India Limited (HEIL) for the design and execution of a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) link and associated AC substations. This project aims to facilitate the transmission of renewable energy from Bhadla III in Rajasthan and Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh. The formal contract for the project will be executed at a later stage.
The order is issued by a domestic entity and involves the establishment of two HVDC Line-Commutated Converter (LCC) terminal stations, each with a capacity of 6,000 MW. The project includes a +800 kV HVDC LCC terminal station, composed of four units of 1,500 MW each, at Bhadla III and Fatehpur. Additionally, associated AC substations will be developed as part of the project. The entire project is expected to be completed by the year 2030.
The order is significant in size and scope, supporting India’s renewable energy goals by improving the transmission infrastructure required to integrate solar and wind power into the national grid. This project will strengthen the power transmission network, ensuring the efficient delivery of electricity generated from renewable sources in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to the required demand centers.
BHEL has clarified that neither the promoter group nor the group companies have any financial interest in Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Limited. Furthermore, the contract does not fall under related party transactions, ensuring that it has been awarded under standard competitive bidding practices.
This new project highlights BHEL’s role in India’s power infrastructure development and its capability to handle large-scale transmission projects. It also strengthens the company’s collaboration with Hitachi Energy India Limited in executing advanced power transmission solutions. The successful execution of this project will be a step forward in India’s transition to a cleaner and more efficient energy system.
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