KEC International Commissions 1,200 MW Substation
KEC International has commissioned a 1,200 MW power pooling substation at the Khavda Renewable Park in Gujarat, marking a significant addition to India’s renewable energy transmission infrastructure.
The substation is designed to aggregate and evacuate electricity generated from multiple solar and wind projects within the renewable park. By consolidating power flows before transmission to the national grid, the facility aims to enhance grid stability, reduce transmission bottlenecks, and improve the reliability of renewable energy integration.
Executed under an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract, the project includes high-voltage equipment, transformers, control and protection systems, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for remote monitoring and operations.
The Khavda Renewable Park is among India’s largest renewable energy developments and forms part of the country’s broader strategy to expand clean energy capacity while strengthening supporting transmission networks. As renewable generation increases, pooling substations play a key role in managing intermittency and ensuring efficient evacuation of power to load centres.
The commissioning of the 1,200 MW facility adds to ongoing efforts to scale grid infrastructure in line with India’s renewable energy targets and long-term decarbonisation goals.
Source: constructionworld.in
