Adani Energy Solutions (AESL) has received a letter of intent from PFC Consulting to establish a transmission system to evacuate 2.5 GW of energy from a potential renewable energy zone (REZ) in Khavda, Gujarat, under Phase V (8 GW): Part C.

The project includes the establishment of a 2,500 MW high-voltage direct current system of approximately 1,200 circuit kilometers between KPS III and South Olpad, taking AESL’s overall transmission network to 27,905 circuit kilometers (ckm) and 97,236 MVA of transformation capacity.

In March 2025, Adani had won a transmission project from PFC Consulting to supply 3 GW of renewable energy to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia in Mundra, Gujarat. The project involved upgrading the Navinal (Mundra) electrical substation by adding two large 765/400kV transformers.

Transmission infrastructure shortages have persisted in Rajasthan, one of the top states for solar installations. While the state has seen significant additions to its renewable energy capacity, transmission constraints have led to the curtailment of solar energy in recent months.

At the Mercom India Renewables Summit 2025, industry leaders highlighted transmission constraints as one of the biggest impediments to faster commissioning of renewable energy projects.

Right-of-way issues, landholder opposition, compensation disputes, litigation, and delays in obtaining forest, wildlife, and tree-cutting approvals have contributed to delays in the commissioning of transmission projects across India.

Stakeholders also report a growing stress in the power system supply chain, with supply falling short of meeting demand for components such as transformers, control relay panels, tower parts, insulators, and gas-insulated switchgear. Longer lead times in procuring these components are causing delays in transmission and power generation projects.

The government has targeted expanding India’s power transmission network to 648,000ckm by 2032, up from 485,000 ckm in 2024. The plan is to meet a peak electricity demand of 458 GW by 2032. The demand-supply mismatch for critical transmission equipment could jeopardize this target if not addressed in time.