Transmission Projects Worth ₹5 Trillion Under Bidding and Execution

Transmission Projects worth about ₹5 trillion are currently under bidding or execution across India, according to news reports. The scale of activity shows the need to expand the grid as electricity demand rises, and renewable capacity increases. 

Transmission constraints have recently been flagged as a limiting factor, particularly for renewable energy projects where evacuation infrastructure has not kept pace with generation. 

Linked to Capacity Targets 

The ongoing pipeline is aligned with India’s target of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Officials noted that much of the required transmission system is already planned or in different stages of development. 

To support longer-term demand, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has drawn up a plan to integrate over 900 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2035-36. 

Planned Infrastructure Additions 

The CEA’s plan includes the addition of 140,000 circuit kilometres of transmission lines and 830,000 MVA of substation capacity. The estimated cost of this expansion stands at ₹7.9 trillion. 

These additions are intended to support both renewable integration and load growth across regions, including emerging demand from sectors such as data centres. 

Project Movement in FY26 

In FY26, transmission schemes worth ₹1 trillion cleared the National Committee on Transmission stage. Projects valued at ₹1.47 trillion also moved beyond the Special Purpose Vehicle stage. 

This indicates that a portion of the planned capacity is progressing from approval to implementation phases. 

Execution Constraints 

Despite the pipeline, execution challenges remain. Right-of-way (RoW) issues continue to delay projects, particularly in land acquisition and route approvals. 

A dedicated unit within the CEA has been set up to monitor these issues and coordinate with different authorities to address delays. 

Supply and Manufacturing Gaps 

Constraints in the manufacturing of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) equipment have also been identified. These issues affect timelines for certain transmission projects. 

Reports indicated the need to improve domestic production capacity and strengthen supply chains to support project execution. 

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Conclusion  

A large volume of projects is moving through bidding and execution stages. Progress will depend on resolving right-of-way and equipment-related delays. 

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