GR Infraprojects Bags RECPDCL’s 2.5 GW Renewable Energy Transmission Project in Madhya Pradesh

Infrastructure major GR Infraprojects Ltd. has secured a transmission project from REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd. (RECPDCL) to evacuate 2,500 MW of renewable energy from solar energy zones in Madhya Pradesh.

The project will cater to the Rajgarh (Phase III, Part A, 1,500 MW) and Neemuch (Phase II, Part B, 1,000 MW) solar zones. The tender was issued in March this year under the tariff-based competitive bidding route.

As part of the scope, GR Infraprojects will develop a 400/220 kV substation at Handiya equipped with 2×500 MVA interconnecting transformers and two 125 MVAr bus reactors. The Neemuch substation will be expanded with a new 220 kV bus section, 3×500 MVA ICTs, and four interconnection bays. At Pachora, the system will be strengthened with additional bus sections, three 500 MVA ICTs, new bays, and a 125 MVAr bus reactor.

The project is to be commissioned within 24 months of the transfer of the special purpose vehicle (SPV). Once operational, GR Infraprojects will operate and maintain the system for 35 years. The transmission scheme is expected to yield annual revenue of INR 3.67 billion (around USD 42.7 million).

Industry experts note that the project will play a crucial role in integrating renewable energy from Madhya Pradesh into the national grid, aligning with India’s target of installing 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.