Construction Industry News
Sterlite Power, an energy transport company in India and Brazil, has commissioned its green energy corridor project - Lakadia-Vadodara Transmission Project (LVTPL). The project aims to supply more than 5,000 MW of power from renewable rich regions of Bhuj and Kutch to the national grid – a step towards accelerating India's transition to a greener economy.
Built with an investment of Rs 2,024 crore, this inter-state transmission connects the 765/400 kV substation at Lakadia to Vadodara through a 335 km long 765 kV double-circuit transmission line. With 812 towers spanning seven districts in Gujarat, this power transmission corridor is also one of the largest transmission corridors built in India till date. Additionally, it forms a critical part of the world’s largest 30,000 MW hybrid renewable energy park coming up in Kutch.
Pratik Agarwal, MD, Sterlite Power, said: "It has been a challenging journey but we have been successful in unlocking 5000MW of green power for the nation that will accelerate India's RE vision of 500GW by 2030."
Manish Agarwal, director &CEO – India transmission, Sterlite Power, added: "The project was awarded to the company in 2019 and work began in 2020, during covid-19. True to its innovative spirit, the company implemented innovative construction techniques such as pocket foundation, well point system and unique tower designs to build sustainable energy infrastructure that could withstand the complex terrain challenges in the region."
