Hitachi Energy to Power 60 M Households with 950 km HVDC Transmission System in India

Hitachi Energy has announced that it has been selected to provide a 950 kiolmeter HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) transmission system in India. As per the announcement, the project will transmit 6 gigawatss (GW) of renewable energy from Rajasthan’s Bhadla area to Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur.

The plan is part of India’s bigger goal of establishing a 500 GW renewable energy evacuation and interstate transmission system.

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Providing Clean Power

The ±800 kilovolt (kV) bi pole and bi directional HVDC link will increase grid reliability and responsiveness. HVDC technology comes in handy, especially in the cases of long distance energy transmission, making it the best option for India’s renewable energy needs.

The HVDC system will enable efficient transfer of clean energy over vast distances, and the flexibility of two-way power flow enhances grid stability.

As per the announcement, the HVDC system will power approximately 60 million households across India. Through the system, the transportation of renewable energy will be managed efficiently. Specifically, the energy will transferred from vast energy zones in Bhadla, Rajasthan, to industrial centers in Uttar Pradesh.

Under the project, Hitachi Energy will partner with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for the supply of critical components. These are converter transformers, AC/DC control and protection, as well as auxiliary systems.

The collaboration will promote the seamless integration of renewable energy into the national grid. This establishes a safe and uninterrupted power supply for millions of Indians.

The HVDC project highlights the strong need for a rigid and robust energy infrastructure to address India’s increasingly fast power demand.