India's transformer manufacturer BHEL Bhopal inaugurated the first of several 800 kV HVDC power transformers manufactured for POWERGRID's prestigious 6,000 MW Raigarh Pugalur project.

The 800 kV HVDC transformer boasting the latest technology and developed in collaboration with ABB has been successfully type tested at BHEL Bhopal's manufacturing facility, reports Daily Pioneer.

This unit is one of eight 295.1 MVA, 765 kV HVDC transformers developed for the 6000 MW ±800 kV Raigarh-Pugalur High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) project, one of India's largest projects implemented by the central transmission utility POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited.

The 1,830 kilometer link will be among the longest in the world.

Source: Daily Pioneer