GE Vernova Wins HVDC Contract for Adani’s 2.5 GW Indian Transmission Corridor
GE Vernova has secured a contract to provide HVDC technology for Adani’s 2.5 GW transmission corridor, facilitating the evacuation of renewable power from India’s Khavda energy zone. The project, featuring VSC-based HVDC system, underscores GE Vernova’s expanding role in India’s energy transition and transmission infrastructure development.
December 23, 2025. By News Bureau
The corridor forms a critical backbone for India’s renewable energy expansion. Khavda, located in Gujarat’s Kutch region, is being developed as one of the world’s largest renewable energy zones, while South Olpad serves as a major pooling and injection point into India’s national transmission network. The corridor is designed to enable large volumes of renewable electricity generated in western India to be transferred efficiently into the wider grid.
GE Vernova’s role in the project will be to provide advanced HVDC technology designed to operate at scale and with high reliability. This will include supplying a high-capacity ±500 kV, 2,500 MW (2 × 1,250 MW) Voltage Sourced Converter (VSC)-based bipolar HVDC system for the point-to-point link.
HVDC systems are designed to transmit electricity over long distances with lower losses and greater controllability compared to conventional transmission approaches, making them well suited for large-scale renewable energy integration.
The scope covers the design of the complete HVDC system, including converter stations at each end, the supply of all major converter station equipment, and responsibility for erection, testing, and commissioning activities, excluding associated civil works. The system will be delivered using GE Vernova’s advanced eLumina control platform, designed to support stable, secure, and efficient grid operations.
The project will be mostly executed by the company’s India-based teams, drawing on local engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities. Delivery will be planned in phases, with overall completion targeted by 2030.
“India is one of the world’s most important power markets, with rapidly growing electricity demand and large-scale renewable development. Projects like the Khavda–South Olpad HVDC corridor underscore the importance of high-capacity transmission infrastructure in connecting renewable energy zones with the national grid. This award reflects our continued commitment to India and our experience in delivering complex transmission projects that support grid reliability and long-term system performance. We appreciate the confidence placed in GE Vernova by Adani Energy Solutions and look forward to supporting the successful delivery of this project,” said Philippe Piron, President and CEO, GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems business.
With a capacity of 2,500 MW, the project represents the highest-rated VSC-based HVDC system planned in India to date. Projects of this scale highlight the growing role of advanced HVDC technology in enabling large-scale renewable integration and strengthening transmission networks in fast-growing power markets.
The delivery of high-capacity VSC-based HVDC systems at this level reflects the increasing maturity of next-generation HVDC technology and its readiness to support complex grid requirements—both in India and in other regions facing rapid electrification and demand growth.
“At Adani Energy Solutions, we are steadfast in our commitment to enabling India’s green energy transition by building robust infrastructure for renewable power evacuation. Our partnership with GE Vernova for the Khavda–South Olpad transmission corridor marks a significant milestone in advancing large-scale clean energy integration. We look forward to working together in delivering innovative solutions that will help power millions sustainably, bringing new opportunities and happiness to communities across the nation,” said Kandarp Patel, CEO, Adani Energy Solutions.
VSC-based HVDC technology plays a role in renewable-heavy power systems by providing fast frequency response, enhancing grid stability, and enabling precise control of power flows. These capabilities help manage variability, reduce congestion, and support reliable grid performance as renewable penetration continues to increase.
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