Power Grid commissions Pole-1 of the Raigarh Pugalur HVDC Transmission system comprising {1,500 Mega Watt (MW)} +800 kilovolt (kV), Raigarh HVDC Terminal Station (Chhattisgarh) & Pugalur HVDC Terminal Station (Tamil Nadu) along with 1,765 kms long ±800 kV, HVDC line from Raigarh to Pugalur and 2 nos. of HVAC lines in Tamil Nadu. As per the statement of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, this system will facilitate power flow of 1,500 MW from Western Region to Southern Region ensuring reliable and quality power supply.
Power Grid has completed this gigantic system despite many challenges and lockdown restrictions encountered during COVID19 pandemic due to its professional expertise and project management capabilities. The pole-I having a 1,500 MW capacity, is the first leg of the 6,000 MW Raigarh – Pugalur HVDC Project, between Western and Southern Region, which is envisaged for evacuation of bulk power generated by Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in the state of Chhattisgarh using the State-of-the-Art technology. Implementation of balance portion of this project is in advanced stage and will be integrated in a phased manner during FY 2020-21.
