PSU Power Company Emerges as Successful Bidder for Transmission System to Evacuate Power from Potential Renewable Energy Zones in Khavda and Rajasthan REZ Phase IV
The company’s shares have delivered an impressive return of over 65 per cent in just 1 year.
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, a Large-Cap Maharatna CPSU and India’s largest electric power transmission company has made significant strides in expanding its transmission capabilities.
Recently, Power Grid was declared the successful bidder under tariff-based competitive bidding for two crucial inter-state transmission projects aimed at harnessing renewable energy.
Khavda Renewable Energy Zone Project: PGCIL will establish the "Transmission System for Evacuation of Power from Potential Renewable Energy Zone in Khavda Area of Gujarat under Phase-IV (7GW): Part B" on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis. The Letter of Intent (LoI) was received on September 19, 2024. This project includes the construction of a new 765/400/220kV GIS substation near Olpad, along with 765kV and 400kV double-circuit transmission lines and associated bay extension works at existing substations in Gujarat.
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Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone Project: PGCIL also secured the project titled "Transmission System for Evacuation of Power from Rajasthan REZ Phase IV (Part 2: 5.5 GW) (Jaisalmer/Barmer Complex): Part H1." The LoI for this project was received on September 18, 2024. It entails the establishment of a new 765/400/220kV substation at Kurawar and the construction of 765kV and 400kV double-circuit transmission lines, along with associated bay extension works at existing substations in Madhya Pradesh.
Today, the shares of Power Grid closed the day at around Rs 341.15 per share on the BSE. The company’s current market capitalization stands at Rs 3,17,290.10 crore. Additionally, the shares have delivered an impressive return of over 65 per cent in the past 1 year only.
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