The Bhadla-Fatehpur HVDC link is a new ultra-high-voltage direct-current transmission line under development in India. In early 2025 Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), in consortium with Hitachi Energy India, won a contract to design and build this ±800 kV HVDC bipole capable of transferring 6,000 MW between Bhadla in Rajasthan and Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh.
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Bhadla-Fatehpur HVDC Transmission Project
India has set a goal to reach 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. To make this happen, it understands that a strong and modern transmission system is very important.
Since most renewable energy like solar and wind is found in remote areas, India needs to use the latest transmission technologies to bring this energy to where it is needed.
The Bhadla-Fatehpur HVDC Project shows India’s strong plan for the future. It is a big project that will help move renewable energy and improve power transmission between states.
The project will build a high-capacity power line between Bhadla in Rajasthan, which produces a lot of renewable energy, and Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh, which is an important industrial and transport center. This will connect a major source of clean energy to a place that needs a lot of power.
This big project can carry 6000 MW of electricity, which is enough to power around 60 million homes across India. This shows how important the project is in helping to meet the energy needs of a large number of people.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Bhadla-Fatehpur HVDC Project |
| Capacity | 6000 MW |
| Voltage Level | ±800 kV |
| Transmission Length | 950 km |
| Connecting Points | Bhadla (Rajasthan) to Fatehpur (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Technology | HVDC LCC |
| Expected Completion | ~2029 |
| Estimated Project Cost | ~₹25,000 crore |
It works at a voltage level of ±800 kV, making it an Ultra High Voltage Direct Current (UHVDC) transmission system.
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The approximately 950 km overhead HVDC line will form a dedicated renewable-energy corridor, evacuating up to 6 GW of solar/wind power from Rajasthan’s RE zones to northern demand centers.
This project connects Rajasthan in the west to Uttar Pradesh in the north, showing how it links two regions with different energy needs.
Rajasthan has the Bhadla Solar Park, one of the biggest solar power plants in the world. It is located in the dry Thar Desert and covers a huge area, with a total power capacity of about 2245 MW.
Rajasthan has a lot of solar energy and acts as a major producer, while Uttar Pradesh, with its many industries and transport systems, needs a lot of power.
The HVDC terminals in this project are built with a special bi-pole and bi-directional design. This means electricity can flow both ways, making the power grid more flexible, stable, and quicker to respond to changes.
The project is scheduled for completion by in 2029, the project carries an estimated cost of ₹25,000 crore and is a key part of India’s “500 GW by 2030” clean-energy ambition.
Project Specification & Route
- ⚡Capacity & Voltage :
- The link is rated for 6,000 MW transfer at ±800 kV, making it one of India’s largest HVDC schemes. This ±800 kV bipolar configuration can deliver a total voltage difference of 1,600 kV between poles.
- 📍Route Length:
- The HVDC overhead transmission line spans roughly 950 km between the Bhadla converter station and the Fatehpur converter station.
- 🚉 Converter Stations:
- Two converter terminals will be built – one at Bhadla (Rajasthan) and one at Fatehpur (Uttar Pradesh).
- Each terminal will include AC-to-DC (rectifier) and DC-to-AC (inverter) conversion equipment.
- Key components at each end include converter transformers, thyristor valve halls, smoothing reactors, shunt reactors, and DC/AC filter banks.
Industries Involvement
- 💡 Electrical Equipment Manufacturers (BHEL)
- 🏗️ Steel and Tower Fabrication
- 🚧 Civil and Construction
- 🧪 Testing and Commissioning
- 👷🏻♂️ Consulting and Services
- 🏭 Local Industry
Major Companies
- Direct Involvement
- Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL)
- Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Limited
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- Hitachi Energy India Limited
- REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL)
- Indirect Involvement
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE)
- Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL)
- REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL)
- Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
- Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
- National Committee on Transmission (NCT)
References:
- BHEL signs contract for ± 800 kV, 6000 MW Bhadla-Fatehpur LCC HVDC Terminal Station along with AC Transmission at Bhadla and Fatehpur
- AESL wins INR 25,000 Cr Bhadla-Fatehpur HVDC Project This is its largest ever order win
- Hitachi Energy HVDC technology selected by Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Limited to transmit renewable energy from Bhadla to Fatehpur