GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions has been awarded orders worth multi-million dollars from Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) for the supply of 765 kV Shunt Reactors for various transmission system projects in India. These projects are parts of PGCIL’s efforts to integrate renewable energy into the national electricity grid and enhance electricity transmission within the country, particularly in regions such as Rajasthan and Karnataka.
Commenting on the order, Eric Chaussin, Power Transmission Business Leader of Grid Solutions, GE Vernova, said, “These orders underscore our commitment to supporting India’s ambitious renewable energy goals and strengthening its electricity transmission infrastructure. This highlights our technical capability in designing and manufacturing oil-filled reactors, including 765 kV shunt reactors. This equipment plays a crucial role in enhancing grid stability and efficiency, especially in the context of integrating large-scale renewable energy projects.”
GE T&D India will be responsible for providing the complete equipment package, including design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, erection, and commissioning of the 765 kV class reactors at the designated transmission substation sites. The reactors will be manufactured at GE T&D India’s Vadodara plant and are scheduled for delivery in the financial year 2025-26.
India has set ambitious targets for renewable energy deployment, aiming to have 50% of its power generation capacity fuelled by non-fossil sources by 2030, compared to 41% in 2022. The country has also set a target of 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030.
