PGCIL commissions transmission system in Rajasthan

State-run Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has commissioned the transmission system associated with Rajasthan Solar Energy Zone (SEZ) Part-C on October 4.

PowerGrid Khetri Transmission System (PKTSL), a fully-owned subsidiary of PGCIL, has commissioned this system, a Power Ministry statement said. This is one of the largest interstate tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) projects established in the state of Rajasthan, it stated. It involves a new 765 kV Sub-station at Khetri (Rajasthan) and connects the capital of the country at Jhatikara (Delhi) through a 765 kV double circuit transmission line and also connects Sikar (Rajasthan) through a 400 kV double circuit transmission line.

The commissioning of PKTSL system will facilitate transfer of renewable power from Rajasthan to various parts of the country.

It will benefit industries, households and businesses, boosting the economic development of Rajasthan and the country in totality.

It will augment the transmission infrastructure to evacuate renewable energy thereby reducing dependency on fossil fuels, in line with Government of India's vision of achieving 450 GW renewable energy target by 2030. As per the statement, charging of this important transmission project will enhance ease of living as well as provide GatiShakti to infrastructure development activities, through supply of quality and reliable green power across the country.

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