PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates POWERGRID’s INR 3,600 Cr Rajasthan REZ Transmission Projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated two major transmission infrastructure projects of POWERGRID with a combined investment of over INR 3,600 crore, aimed at strengthening green energy evacuation from Rajasthan’s Renewable Energy Zones (REZ).

The projects form part of the national transmission network being developed to support large-scale integration of renewable energy into the grid.

The first project, titled Transmission System for Evacuation of Power from REZ in Rajasthan (20 GW) under Phase-III Part-B1, includes the 765/400/220 kV Bhadla-III substation and the 765 kV double-circuit Bhadla-III–Sikar-II transmission line.

The second project, Transmission System Strengthening Scheme for Evacuation of Power from Solar Energy Zones in Rajasthan (8.1 GW) under Phase-II Part-E, comprises the 765 kV double-circuit Bhadla-II–Sikar-II second transmission line.

According to official statements, these strategic transmission corridors will play a critical role in facilitating the evacuation of renewable power generated in Rajasthan’s solar and wind-rich zones, particularly the Bhadla region, which hosts one of the largest solar parks in the world.

The newly commissioned infrastructure is expected to significantly improve grid reliability and enable the seamless transfer of clean electricity to load centres across the country.

The projects align with India’s broader energy transition goals and support the government’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed capacity by 2030. They also reinforce POWERGRID’s role as the central transmission utility responsible for developing and maintaining the country’s high-voltage power network.

Officials said the commissioning of these assets will accelerate renewable energy integration, reduce transmission bottlenecks, and strengthen India’s push towards a sustainable and future-ready power grid.