Sterlite Power secures Rajasthan’s 20GW Phase-III Transmission Project
Sterlite Power, a prominent player in power transmission infrastructure, has won the Rajasthan Phase-III (20GW), Part F Transmission project. The order win marks Sterlite Power’s second venture into green energy transmission projects in the state of Rajasthan. Awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process, Sterlite Power received the Letter of Intent (LoI) from REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited, a subsidiary of Rural Electricity Corporation, for a Build, Own, Operate, Transfer (BOOT) basis project lasting 35 years.
Sterlite Power’s Milestone Project Components
The Rajasthan Phase-III, Part F project comprises three key components: a 350 km 765kV transmission corridor connecting Fatehgarh III renewable energy zone to the Beawar substation, a 3000 MVA 765/400kV Substation at Beawar, and two LILO lines covering roughly 120 km. Sterlite Power is set to become the first private transmission infrastructure developer in India to implement a Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM) system at the Fatehgarh III substation.
Comments from Sterlite Power’s Managing Director
Pratik Agarwal, Managing Director of Sterlite Power, expressed enthusiasm about the new project win. “We are thrilled to secure our second green energy corridor project in Rajasthan. The development of these essential renewable infrastructure assets marks a significant step toward advancing India’s renewable energy goals,” said Agarwal.
Connection to Earlier Wins and Future Impact
In March 2023, Sterlite Power won Part G Phase III of the project, titled Fatehgarh III Beawar Transmission Ltd. Combined with Part F, this will result in a 700 km transmission corridor enabling the evacuation of 20 GW of green power from renewable-rich zones in Fatehgarh, Bhadla, and Ramgarh. Once completed, this corridor will be among the largest Green Energy Corridors in India.
Sterlite Power’s Continued Commitment to Green Energy
Sterlite Power’s dedication to green energy was evident earlier in March 2023 when they successfully commissioned the LVTPL (Lakadia-Vadodara Transmission Project Limited). This landmark project enables the evacuation of 5 GW of reliable green power from the wind and solar energy hubs of Bhuj & Kutch to various parts of India.
With this new order win, Sterlite Power solidifies its position as a leading developer in India’s green energy transmission sector, making notable contributions toward achieving the country’s renewable energy targets.