POWERGRID's Subsidiary Commissions Key Transmission Project for 8.1 GW Solar Zone in Rajasthan
New Delhi: Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (POWERGRID) on Friday announced the successful commissioning of a critical inter-state transmission project aimed at evacuating renewable energy from Rajasthan's mega solar zones.
In a regulatory filing, the Maharatna PSU informed the stock exchanges that its wholly-owned subsidiary, POWERGRID Bhadla Sikar Transmission Limited, has completely commissioned the transmission system strengthening scheme for the 8.1 GW Solar Energy Zones in Rajasthan (Phase II – Part E).
Key Project Details:
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Project Name: Transmission system strengthening scheme for evacuation of power from Solar Energy Zones in Rajasthan (8.1 GW) under Phase II – Part E.
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Commissioning Date: January 14, 2026
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Commercial Operation: The Notification for Commercial Operation (DOCO) was received via email on January 16, 2026.
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Award: The project was secured through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB).
Strategic Significance:
This project is a vital infrastructure link for India's green energy ambitions. It will enable the efficient evacuation of large-scale solar power generated in Rajasthan's Bhadla-Sikar region—one of the world's largest solar parks—to the national grid, supporting the country's renewable energy integration and decarbonization goals.
The commissioning underscores POWERGRID's pivotal role in building the national green energy corridor and strengthening the grid to handle intermittent renewable power.