India plans to expand its power transmission network to 650,000 circuit km by FY32, with a focus on integrating renewable energy. The National Electricity Plan 2022-32 outlines adding 114,000 ckm by FY27 and another 76,787 ckm by FY32. High-voltage direct current (HVDC) capacity will also rise to 66,750 MW. The move supports 24×7 power access and aligns with India’s renewable energy goals.
India aims to expand its transmission line network to 650,000 circuit kilometers (ckm) by FY32, as outlined in the National Electricity Plan 2022-32 released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on Monday. The current transmission capacity stands at approximately 480,000 ckm.
Between FY17 and FY22, India added 88,865 ckm of transmission lines, reaching a total of 460,000 ckm by the end of the period. This expansion aligns with the government’s goal of ensuring 24×7 power for all and integrating more renewable energy into the grid.
The CEA has divided the projection period into two phases. From FY23 to FY27, 114,000 ckm of transmission lines and 1,000 MW of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) bi-pole capacity are expected to be added, bringing the total capacity to 570,000 ckm by FY27. In the second phase, spanning FY27 to FY32, an additional 76,787 ckm of transmission lines and 32,250 MW of HVDC bi-pole capacity are planned.
By FY32, the total transmission network will reach approximately 648,190 ckm, with HVDC bi-pole capacity increasing to 66,750 MW. In FY23, India added 14,625 ckm against a target of 14,581 ckm, while in FY24, 14,203 ckm were added against a target of 16,682 ckm.
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