REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSU under the Ministry of Power, has successfully handed over the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Rajasthan IV-A Power Transmission Limited, to Apraava Energy Private Limited (AEPL). This significant move is set to bolster the power evacuation capabilities from the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone Phase IV, located in the Jaisalmer/Barmer Complex.
Apraava Energy Private Limited emerged as the Transmission Service Provider (TSP) through a Tariff-based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process conducted by RECPDCL, the Bid Process Coordinator. The project, awarded on a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis, underscores AEPL’s commitment to enhancing India’s energy infrastructure.
The Rajasthan IV-A Power Transmission Project is an ambitious undertaking that includes the construction of a 765/400 kV, 4×1500 MVA and 400/220 kV, 5×500 MVA pooling station at Fategarh-IV, along with a 184.56-kilometer 400 kV transmission line and associated works. This project is a critical component of India’s renewable energy expansion, facilitating the efficient transmission of power generated from renewable sources in the region.
The formal handover of the SPV was conducted by TSC Bosh, CEO of RECPDCL, who passed the baton to Naveen Munjal, Director (Business Development) at AEPL. The event took place in the presence of senior officials from RECPDCL, AEPL, and the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited, marking a significant milestone in the project’s development.
With a targeted implementation period of two years, the Rajasthan IV-A Power Transmission Project is expected to play a pivotal role in supporting India’s renewable energy goals.
