Hitachi Energy-BHEL consortium bags HVDC terminal contract

Adani Energy Solutions’ Rajasthan project to supply HVDC terminals for renewable energy transmission, enhancing India’s power grid efficiency.
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Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission, a subsidiary of Adani Energy Solutions’ (AESL), has awarded a contract for supplying high-voltage direct current (HVDC) terminals to a consortium comprising Hitachi Energy India and Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL).

The contract is for designing and delivering HVDC terminals to transmit renewable energy from Bhadla (Rajasthan) to the industrial and transport hub in Fatehpur (Uttar Pradesh). The 6,000 megawatt (MW), 950 km HVDC link can power around 60 million households in India.

The bi-pole and bi-directional HVDC terminals are part of the transmission system to transfer power from the potential renewable energy zone (REZ) in Bhadla, which was awarded to AESL through tariff-based competitive bidding.

This HVDC link crosses 950 km and feeds into the country’s 500 GW renewable evacuation and interstate transmission system. A strong HVDC system is essential in ensuring bi-directional power flow control and grid stability to meet India’s rapid pace of renewable energy integration.

The project scope includes converter transformers, AC/DC control and protection, thyristor valves, 765 kV/400 kV grid connections, and auxiliary systems to be delivered by Hitachi Energy India Ltd. and its consortium partner BHEL.

HVDC transmission is critical to integrating remote renewable energy sources into the power grid. This will help address rapidly growing power consumption and ensure uninterrupted and reliable quality electricity across the country.

HVDC technology is the most effective and cost-efficient way of transmitting clean energy over long distances. The flexibility of two-way power flow materially enhances the grid’s strength and responsiveness, supporting India’s strategic ambition to integrate more renewable energy into its energy mix.

Published on April 3, 2025