- Goa’s first 400 kV GIS substation ensures reliable power for Goa, supporting economic growth and environmental goals
- Key development under India’s National Grid initiative
Mumbai, November 20 2024; Goa, November 20 2024 – Sterlite Power, a leading global power products and solutions business, has successfully completed the Goa-Tamnar Transmission Project, implemented through its Special Purpose Vehicle, Goa-Tamnar Transmission Project Limited (GTTPL). The project strengthens Goa’s power infrastructure with four vital elements, three of which have now been successfully commissioned and the final component, the Xeldem-Narendra transmission line, is set to commence soon. This project brings Goa’s first 400 kV Gas-Insulated Substation (GIS) at Dharbandora live, providing a high-quality power supply that reaches South Goa at 400 kV for the first time.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Arun Sharma, CEO, Infrastructure Business, Sterlite Power, “This project is a crucial step forward in strengthening Goa’s power infrastructure. By addressing key gaps and bringing advanced technology like the GIS substation to the state, we are ensuring a more stable and reliable power supply for the people and businesses of Goa, which will further boost tourism and add to the economy. It’s a proud moment for our team, and a reminder of what’s possible when vision and collaboration come together.”
The new infrastructure will stabilize power delivery, minimizing outages, especially in South Goa, and will enable high-quality power supply across industrial, commercial, and residential segments. The enhanced transmission capacity will also provide a direct feed from the new Dharbandora substation to South Goa, reducing the load on existing substations and making the network more resilient against fluctuations. This is particularly crucial for Goa’s economic hubs, including its tourism and hospitality sectors, which have long been burdened by reliance on costly diesel generators to manage frequent power outages.
About Sterlite Power:
Sterlite Power is a leading private sector power transmission infrastructure developer and Global Products and Services provider. We have a robust portfolio of thirty-three completed, sold and under construction power transmission projects covering approximately 16,529 circuit kms of transmission lines across India and Brazil. In India, Sterlite Power has about USD 2 billion worth of projects under management. It has won a third (by tariff) of all inter-state private transmission projects awarded in India under competitive bidding since 2011.
Our Global Products & Services business manufactures and supplies high-performance power conductors, extra-high voltage (EHV), high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) cables and optical ground wires (OPGW), to over seventy countries. We have proven ourselves a leading cable solution provider with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. We also offer EPC turnkey capabilities to provide end-to-end integrated cables solutions to our customers. Our specialized EPC vertical provides bespoke solutions for the upgrade, uprate, and fiberization of existing transmission infrastructure projects. Advancing the carriage toward a green energy-efficient future, Sterlite Power has an increasing focus on integrating renewable energy into the grid. It is the first transmission player to launch InvIT in the power sector, listed on the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Company has been recognized as the ‘Power Transmission Company of the Year’ at The Economic Times Energy Leadership Summit 2023 and is a recipient of international awards from S&P Platts as well as International Project Management Association (IPMA). For more details, please visit https://www.sterlitepower.com/
Media Contact:
Sterlite Power:
media@sterlite.com