BHEL Bags Rs 900 Cr Gujarat Grid Order for Renewable Energy

The BHEL grid order secured from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., valued at Rs 600-900 crore, will see two synchronous condensers installed at Kalyanpur in Gujarat.

The equipment will support the transmission system planned to integrate electricity from renewable energy projects in the Jam Khambhaliya Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).

BHEL has received a Notification of Award for the domestic contract, which carries an execution period of 35 months.

The assignment covers the complete project cycle, from design and engineering to manufacturing, supply, erection, testing and commissioning, placing specialized grid-support equipment at the center of the project for Gujarat.

How will synchronous condensers support renewable energy transmission?

The two synchronous condensers will have a rating of +300/-200 MVAR each. These machines provide reactive power support, helping maintain voltage levels and improve stability across electricity transmission networks.

Their installation is important for renewable energy integration because variable generation from solar and wind projects creates additional grid-management requirements.

The equipment will support the transmission infrastructure associated with the Jam Khambhaliya REZ, helping strengthen the network's ability to accommodate renewable electricity.

Also Read: Green Energy Corridor Phase 3: Who Funds Rs 1.86 Lakh Cr?

What does the BHEL grid order mean for its manufacturing business?

The BHEL grid order includes several manufacturing and project execution activities:

• Design and engineering of synchronous condensers.
• Manufacturing and supply of specialized electrical equipment.
• Erection and installation at Kalyanpur.
• Testing and commissioning of both units.

The contract adds to BHEL's presence in India's power transmission equipment segment, alongside its conventional power-generation business.

Earlier this month, BHEL also secured a similar Rs 600-900 crore Power Grid contract for two synchronous condensers at the Barmer-II HVDC Terminal Station in Rajasthan.

Together, the two contracts highlight the equipment requirements emerging from India's renewable energy transmission expansion and the role of domestic heavy electrical equipment manufacturers in supporting grid infrastructure.