Distribution List:

1. Chief Engineer (PSP&A – I) 2. Chief Engineer (Transmission/GEC)

Central Electricity Authority Ministry of New and Renewable Energy,
Sewa Bhawan, [Link], Block 14, CGO Complex,
New Delhi – 110 066 Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003
3. Director (Transmission) 4. Member Secretary
Transmission Corp. of Andhra Pradesh Southern Regional Power Committee
Ltd. (APTRANSCO) 29, Race Course Cross Road
Vidyut Soudha, Gunadala, Eluru Rd, Bangalore – 560 009
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – 520 004
5. Director Transmission) 6. Director (Transmission)
Transmission Corp. of Telangana Ltd. Karnataka State Power Transmission
Vidyut Soudha Corp. Ltd., Cauvery Bhawan
Hyderabad – 500 082 Bangalore – 560 009
Fax: 040-23321751 Fax: 080-22228367
7. Director (Trans. & System Op.), 8. Director (Transmission Projects)
Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Ltd
Vidyuthi Bhawanam, Pattom, (TANTRANSCO)
P.B. No. 1028 6th Floor, Eastern Wing, 800 Anna Salai,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004. Chennai – 600 002
Fax: 0471-2444738 Fax: 044-28516362
9. Superintending Engineer –I 10. Director (SO)
First Floor, Electricity Department Grid-India
Gingy Salai, Puducherry – 605 001 9th Floor, IFCI Towers, 61,
Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110 019
11. Executive Director 12. Director (Power System)
Southern Regional Load Dispatch Centre Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd.
Grid-India D-3, 1st Floor, A wing,
29, Race Course Cross Road, Religare Building, District Centre,
Bangalore – 560 009 Saket, New Delhi – 110 017
 Connectivity/GNA Applicants:

1. Ms Poorva 2. Shri Pankaj

Senior Manager Authorized Signatory
Sprng Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. SAEL Industries Ltd.
Upper Ground, Office A-001, Pentagon 5, 3rd Floor, Worldmark -1, Aerocity, New
Magarpatta City, Hadapsar Pune- 411013 Delhi - 110037
Email: Poorvapitke@[Link] Email: [Link]@[Link]
Abhinavbhansali@[Link]
[Link]@[Link]

3. Shri Abhilash Yadav 4. Shri Pritpal Singh

Authorized Signatory Deputy General Manager
Ampin Energy Utility Pvt. Ltd. JSW Neo Energy Ltd.
rd
309, 3 Floor, Rectangle One, Behind JSW Centre Bandra Kurla Complex
Sheraton Hotel, Saket, New Delhi-110017 Bandra East Mumbai-400051
Email:Ayadav@[Link] Email: [Link]@[Link]
[Link]@[Link]
Rsharma@[Link]
5. Shri Georgie Thomas 6. Ms Poorva Pitke
Director Senior Manager Business
UPC Renewables India Management Pvt. Development Regulatory
Ltd. Sprng Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Hd-035, Wework Seawoods Grant Upper Ground, Office A-001, Pentagon
th
Central, 10 Floor, Tower 1, Sector 40, 5, Magarpatta City, Hadapsar Pune-
Nerul Node Mumbai, Thane-400706 411013
Email:
Email:
Poorvapitke@[Link]
[Link]@[Link] Abhinavbhansali@[Link]
[Link]@[Link]
7. Shri Vivek Hooda 8. Shri Animesh Manna
Assistant Manager Deputy General Manager
Green Infra Wind Energy Pvt. Ltd. NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd.
Building 7a, Level 5, Dlf Cyber City, Netra Building, E-3, Ecotech-Ii, Udyog
Gurugram 122002 Vihar, Greater Noida- 201306
Email: [Link]@[Link] Email: Amanna@[Link]
[Link]@[Link] Djoshi@[Link]

9. Shri Arzaan Dordi 10. Shri Saurabh Mehta

Chief Manager Authorized Signatory
Serentica Renewables India 11 Pvt. Ltd. Jade Hybren Pvt. Ltd.
DLF Cyber Park, Tower B, 9th Floor, Jade Hybren Private Limited Embassy
Udyog Vihar Phase - III, Sector-20 247 Park, Tower B, 6th Floor, Lal
Gurugram- 122008 Bahadur Shastri Marg, Vikhroli West,
Email: Mumbai 400083
arzaan.dordi1@[Link] Email:mehta.saurabh2@[Link]
[Link]@[Link] [Link]@[Link]
11. Ms Anuradha 12. Shri Adrit Palchoudhury
Director Vice President
Linde India Ltd. Purvah Green Power Pvt. Ltd.
P43 Taratala Road Oxygen House, West 2A Lord Sinha Road First Floor
Bengal Middleton Row Kolkata- 700071
Email: [Link]@[Link] Email: [Link]@[Link]
[Link]@[Link] [Link]@[Link]
13. Shri Kuruppanparambil Viswambharan 14. Shri Manoj Kumar Reddy
Sajay EA to CMD
CEO 6-3-8-879/B, 3rd Floor, Green Lands, G
GANEKO THREE ENERGY 11 Pvt. Ltd. Pullareddy Sweets Buildings,
D-2, First Floor, Southern Park Building, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana
Saket (South Delhi), New Delhi-110017 Email: manoj@[Link]
Email: [Link]@[Link] [Link]@[Link]
[Link]@[Link]
15. Shri Vishnu Pad Saha 16. Shri Abhilash Yadav
Shirdi Sai Electricals Authorized Signatory
Head Hydro Division AMP Energy C&I Thirteen Pvt. Ltd.
6-3-8-879/B, 3rd Floor, Green Lands, G 309, 3rd Floor, Rectangle One, Behind
Pullareddy Sweets Buildings, Begumpet, Sheraton Hotel, Saket, New Delhi-
Hyderabad, Telangana 110017
Email: [Link]@[Link] Email:Ayadav@[Link]
[Link]@[Link] Rsharma@[Link]
17. Shri Navjit Gill 18. Shri Gopalakrishna
Director Director
Amplus Cenedus Solar Pvt. Ltd. Chandragiri Wind Park Pvt. Ltd.
Level 6, The Palm Square, Sector-66, Aneja Towers, Plot no 4 & 5, B Block,
Gurgaon-122102 2nd Floor. Perungudi, Chennai - 600096
Email: [Link]@[Link] Email:
[Link]@[Link] [Link]@everrenew.
[Link]@[Link]

19. Shri Amit Kumar 20. Shri Sachin Jindal

Authorised Signatory General Manager
Renew Solar Power Pvt. Ltd. Enfinity Global Haritha Udwal Pvt. Ltd.
[Link], Commercial Block-1, Zone-6, [Link]. 8-2-610/68/1,2,3, Accord Blu, 5th
Golf Course Road, DLF City Phase V, Floor, [Link].10, Banjara Hills,
Gurugram-122009 Hyderabad-500034
Email: [Link]@[Link] Email: s_sachin@[Link]
[Link]@[Link] radhe_goyal@[Link]
21. Shri Jayavardhan 22. Shri Tarunveer Singh
Authorized Signatory Director
Welspun Godawari Pvt. Ltd. Sunsure Solarpark Rj One Pvt. Ltd.
D/8, BKT House, Trade World, Kamala 1101A-1107, 11th Floor, BPTP Park
City, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Centra, Jal Vayu Vihar, Sector 30,
Parel(West)--400013 Gurugram -122001
 Email: Email: [Link]@[Link]
jayavardhan_shankotai@[Link] regulatory@[Link]
vijay_pasupathy@[Link]
23. Shri Georgie Thomas 24. Shri Vasantha Kumar
Director Director
Vismaya Renewables India Project Pvt. Aurra Infra Pvt. Ltd.
Ltd. 21st Floor, Wing A, Galaxy,Plot No:1,
B-208 & 209 Pioneer Urban, Square, 2 nd [Link].83/1 Hyderabad Knowledge
floor, Sector62, , Gurugram- 122005 City, Raidurg (Panmaktha), Hyderabad-
Email: [Link]@[Link] 500081
[Link]@[Link] Email: energy@[Link]
bhasker.n@[Link]
 Minutes of the 32nd Consultation Meeting for Evolving Transmission Scheme in SR, held on 28.06.2024.
GM, CTU welcomed all participants to the 32nd Consultation Meeting for Evolving Transmission Scheme in SR, held on 28.06.2024.
Subsequently, agenda of the meeting was taken up for deliberations. List of the participant is attached at Annexure-A.

A. ISTS Network Expansion Scheme in Southern Region

1. Reconductoring of Somanahalli – Bidadi 400kV kV D/c line with HTLS conductor and reconductoring of Maheshwaram (PG)
– Hyderabad 400kV S/c line with HTLS conductor

CTU informed that reconductoring of the Somanahalli – Bidadi 400kV D/c line and Maheshwaram (PG) – Hyderabad 400kV S/c line
with HTLS conductors was discussed and agreed in the 25th CMETS-SR held on 28.11.2023. Keeping in view that these lines are
critical lines feeding major load centers in Bangalore and Hyderabad metropolitan areas, rating of HTLS conductor has been
considered as 2100 MVA/ckt for reconductoring of the subject transmission lines.

SRLDC informed that along with reconductoring of the subject transmission lines, the terminal equipment at both ends also need to
be upgraded for effective utilization of the lines. CTU informed that the reconductoring of the above transmission lines along with
upgradation of bay equipment at both ends has been already allocated to the TSP (POWERGRID) under RTM. This proposal has
been brought up for kind information of the members.

KPTCL opined that there were only limited vendors offering HTLS conductor with 2100 MVA capacity, accordingly, it is suggested
that global tenders may be invited by POWERGRID for reasonable price quotes.

It was informed that POWERGRID may be requested for inviting the global tenders for the reconductoring works for the subject
transmission lines.

Members noted the above.

2. Augmentation of transformation capacity by 1x500 MVA (3rd), 400/220kV ICT at Yelahanka 400/220kV GIS S/s in Karnataka

CTU informed that KPTCL vide letter dated 28.03.2024 (Copy of letter attached at Annexure-B) has communicated that residential
load of about 250 MW is coming up at Dr. Shivaram Karanath BDA layout near Ganigarahalli in Bengaluru. KPTCL is proposing to
establish a new 220kV substation in that area by interconnecting with Yelahanka 400/220kV GIS S/s through 1200sqmm UG cable
for meeting the demand. It was also informed that as per the conditions of supply of electricity of distribution licensees in the State of

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Karnataka, the developer / applicant shall provide the space for establishment of substation and also bear the entire charges of such
substation and associated lines/equipment in case of the load requirement is more than 7.5 MW.

Keeping in view of the upcoming 250 MW load, KPTCL opined that additional 1x500 MVA, 400/220kV ICT (3rd) at Yelahanka GIS is
required considering the N-1 contingency criteria. Accordingly, they had requested for augmentation of 1x500 MVA (3rd), 400/220kV
ICT at Yelahanka 400/220kV GIS S/s. They had also requested for consent for utilization of 220kV bay at Yelahanka for termination
of the proposed 220kV UG cable.

Presently, 6 nos. of 220kV line bays are existing at Yelahanka S/s which were implemented under ISTS. Out of 6 nos. of 220kV bays
only 2 nos. of 220kV bays are being utilized by KPTCL. Accordingly, the remaining 220kV bay(s) may be utilized by KPTCL for
termination of the proposed 220kV UG cable.

Keeping above in view, augmentation of transformation capacity by 1x500 MVA (3 rd), 400/220kV ICT at Yelahanka 400/220kV GIS
S/s is proposed.

During the meeting, CTU informed that presently 2x500 MVA ICTs and 10 nos. of 220kV line bays are existing at Yelahanka. Out of
the 10 nos. of 220kV line bays 6 nos. were implemented under ISTS and balance 4 nos. are implemented by KPTCL. Out of the 6
nos. of 220kV ISTS line bays, only 2 nos. are being utilized through termination of 220kV UG cables. KPTCL is requested to confirm
whether ISTS bays or KPTCL owned bays shall be utilized for termination of proposed 220kV UG cable.

KPTCL informed that 4 nos. of KPTCL owned 220kV line bays shall be shifted to some other location at later stage as per
requirements. They intend to utilize the ISTS line bays for termination of proposed 220kV UG cable and requested to spare 2 nos. of
220kV ISTS line bays for the same. Further, 1x500 MVA (3rd), 400/220kV ICT at Yelahanka is also required for meeting the residential
load of BDA.

TGTRANSCO enquired about the requirement of 3rd 500 MVA ICT as only 4 nos. of 220kV line bays will be utilized with the proposed
additional load. Towards this KPTCL informed that the existing 2 nos. of 220kV cables emanating from Yelahanka are 2000 sqmm
cables and shall be capable to meet the entire demand in that area and the 3 rd ICT is required for meeting the N-1 contingency
criteria.
SRLDC informed that as per the information provided earlier, each cable can carry about 400 MW. Presently, loading of about 280
MW is observed on each cable and it is not meeting the N-1 criteria. Towards this KPTCL clarified that each cable has a capability to
carry about 600 MW and they will share the details.

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SRLDC informed that high loadings are observed in the 220kV downstream network in Yelahanka area and suitable strengthening is
required along with the augmentation of 3rd ICT. KPTCL informed that the 220kV downstream network is being strengthened and
details of the same shall also be shared.

After detailed deliberations, augmentation of transformation capacity by 1x500 MVA (3 rd), 400/220kV ICT at Yelahanka 400/220kV
GIS S/s with suitable re-arrangements was agreed. It was also agreed that KPTCL shall strengthen the 220kV downstream network.

3. Augmentation of transformation capacity by 1x500 MVA (3rd), 400/220kV ICT at Narendra (existing) S/s in Karnataka

CTU informed that requirement of additional ICT at Narendra (existing) S/s due to continuous over loading / N-1 violation of existing
ICTs was discussed in the 210th OCC meeting of SRPC held on 10.01.2024. During the meeting the proposal for additional 500 MVA
ICT at Narendra (existing) was approved in principle. It was decided that POWERGRID may submit the proposal in CMETS meeting
with all the information regarding site availability and connectivity scheme. Accordingly, POWERGRID is requested to provide the
above information.

Further, SRLDC in its quarterly report Q4(Jan’24-Mar’24) has mentioned that during high demand period of Karnataka, about 3% of
time in Jan’24, 10% of time in Feb’24 and 46% of time in Mar’24, ICTs at Narendra are not complying to N-1 criteria.

The issue of high loading of ICTs at Narendra (existing) was also deliberated during the joint study meeting held on 01.04.2024 to
discuss the intra- state transmission system proposals of Karnataka (Copy of MoM attached at Annexure-B). During the meeting,
augmentation of 1x500 MVA, 400/220kV (3rd) ICT at Narendra (existing) was agreed considering the load growth of Karnataka and
‘N-1’ contingency criteria. Accordingly, augmentation of transformation capacity by 1x500 MVA (3rd), 400/220kV ICT at
Narendra(existing) 400/220kV S/s was proposed.

During the meeting CTU informed that Narendra 400/220kV substation was earlier commissioned with 2x315 MVA ICTs and later
these ICTs were replaced with 2x500 MVA ICTs considering the loading on the ICTs and space constraints for augmentation of ICTs.
Now POWERGRID has informed that space is available for 3rd 1x500 MVA ICT at Narendra(existing) S/s. POWERGRID was
requested to provide the information regarding space availability for 3rd ICT and its interconnection with 400kV and 220kV switchyards.
POWERGRID informed that they will provide the information within 2-3 days.

After detailed deliberations, it was decided that the proposal may be deliberated in the next CMETS-SR meeting after receipt of inputs
from POWERGRID.

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4. Augmentation of transformation capacity by 2x500 MVA (9th & 10th), 400/220kV ICTs at Tumkur (Pavagada) 400/220kV
Pooling Station in Karnataka

CTU informed that M/s Karnataka Solar Power Development Corporation Ltd. (KSPDCL) has been granted Connectivity for 2050
MW at Tumkur (Pavagada) PS and same has been commissioned. Further, M/s KSPDCL has submitted application for enhancement
of Connectivity for 300 MW at Tumkur (Pavagada) PS (from 2050 MW to 2350 MW at Pavagada PS) as Renewable Power Park
Developer in the month of November, 2023. The connectivity application was discussed in the 26th CMETS-SR held on 29.12.2023
wherein it was decided that due to non-availability of margins for grant of additional connectivity at Tumkur (Pavagada) PS, the
connectivity has been granted at Tumkur-II PS. During the meeting, it was also informed that a meeting was held on 13.12.2023
between CTU, SECI, KSPDCL and POWERGRID regarding space availability at Tumkur (Pavagada) PS for augmentation of
transformation capacity / grant of additional connectivity wherein PGCIL mentioned that additional land of about 100 m (width) x 540
m (length) is required on right side of the Tumkur (Pavagada) PS for expansion of Tumkur (Pavagada) PS with 2 nos. of additional
500 MVA ICTs & 220 kV line bays. KSPDCL stated that they have earmarked the available land around Tumkur (Pavagada) PS
which is available on lease-basis with KSPDCL. KSPDCL also confirmed that they shall immediately be taking up the matter with the
land owners to facilitate acquisition of required land by PGCIL for expansion of Tumkur (Pavagada) PS in coordination with KSPDCL.

In 26th CMETS-SR, KSPDCL mentioned that they have taken initiatives towards acquisition of land for augmentation of Tumkur
(Pavagada) PS and requested for grant of connectivity for 300 MW at Tumkur (Pavagada PS) instead of Tumkur-II PS. CTU informed
that at present, for grant of connectivity, there is no margin in existing Tumkur (Pavagada) PS. After getting confirmation towards
land acquisition and possibility of Tumkur (Pavagada) PS augmentation, the same shall be considered for grant of connectivity.
Further, applicants will be offered to shift connectivity from Tumkur-II PS to Tumkur (Pavagada) PS in order of the priority of the
receipt of application, if additional connectivity shall be granted at Tumkur (Pavagada) PS

KSPDCL vide letter dated 31.05.2024 (Copy of letter attached at Annexure-C) informed that following actions have been initiated by
KSPDCL subsequent to the 26th CMETS-SR meeting:
• Deputy Commissioner, Tumkur was requested to fix the rate for purchase of land for expansion of Tumkur (Pavagada PS) in
Jan’24.
• The total land of about 13 Acres 22 Guntas is required for the proposed expansion and land rate has been fixed by the Deputy
Commissioner at Rs. 2.62 Cr. (Rs. 19.35 L per Acre) in Feb’24.
• Land owners (of the leased land with M/s KSPDCL) of adjacent identified land have consented to sell their land for the proposed
expansion in May’24.

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• POWERGRID was requested to take up registration of the land for proposed expansion along with payment of compensation.

In view of the above, KSPDCL has requested to consider grant of connectivity for additional 300 MW at Tumkur(Pavagada PS)
instead of Tumkur-II PS.

Presently, connectivity of about 3350 MW was granted at Tumkur (Pavagada) PS and 500 MW has been granted at Tumkur-II PS.
As land is available for expansion of the pooling station and for optimal utilization of the transmission system, it is proposed to augment
the transformation capacity by 2x500 MVA (9th & 10th), 400/220kV ICTs at Tumkur (Pavagada) PS. With the proposed augmentation
connectivity margin of about 1150 MW shall be available at Tumkur (Pavagada) PS. System studies has been carried out for
integration and immediate evacuation of above potential from Tumkur (Pavagada) PS and the loadings are generally in order. Study
results are attached at Annexure-D.

Further, applicants who had been granted connectivity at Tumkur-II PS will be offered to shift connectivity from Tumkur-II PS to
Tumkur (Pavagada) PS in the order of priority of the receipt of application.

During the meeting SRLDC informed that the reconductoring of Nelamangala – Hoody and Devanahalli – Hoody 400kV S/c lines was
agreed during the Joint Study meeting of SR constituents held from 2-4 may, 2024. With the proposed augmentation of 9th and 10th
ICTs at Tumkur (Pavagada) PS the loading on the above lines shall further increase. Accordingly, KPTCL may take up the
reconductoring of these lines at the earliest.

CTU informed that 9th and 10th ICTs at Tumkur (Pavagada) PS are required under ISTS and the reconductoring of STU lines shall
be carried out by respective STUs.

After detailed deliberations, proposal for augmentation of transformation capacity by 2x500 MVA (9th & 10th), 400/220kV ICTs at
Tumkur (Pavagada) 400/220kV PS was agreed.

5. Transmission System for integration of Kurnool-IV and Anantapur-II REZs in Andhra Pradesh

It was informed that the transmission System for integration of Kurnool-IV and Anantapur-II REZs was discussed in the 28th CMETS-
SR held on 29.02.2024 wherein it was informed that Govt. of India has set a target of 500 GW generation capacity from non-fossil
fuel resources by 2030. In this direction, MNRE has identified addition of 86 GW RE Potential in the State of Andhra Pradesh,
Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu (Offshore) in Southern Region. Out of the identified (86 GW) RE Potential in Southern Region,
51 GW has been identified in the State of Andhra Pradesh (Ananthapur– 20 GW, Kurnool – 23 GW & Kadapa – 8 GW).

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A comprehensive transmission system for integration of 51 GW RE Potential in Andhra Pradesh have been identified by CEA and a
report on Transmission System for Integration of over 500 GW RE Capacity has been published by CEA on 07.12.2022. The details
of district wise potential is given as below.

Potential (GW) Total Maximum BESS Evacuation

District Pooling Station
Wind Solar (GW) Dispatch (GW) (GW) System (GW)
Anantapur Anantapur, Anantapur-II 10 10 20 15 5 10
Kurnool Kurnool-IV, Kurnool-V 8 15 23 18 6 12
Kadapa Kadapa-II 0 8 8 8 3 5
Total 18 33 51 41 14 27

As per the CEA 500 GW RE report, following transmission system has been identified for integration of Kurnool-IV and Anantapur-II:

a. Transmission System for integration of Kurnool REZ-I (7.5 GW Solar, 4 GW Wind, 3 GW BESS)
• Establishment of 5x1500 MVA, 765/400 & 7x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) & 2x125 MVAr (400 kV) bus reactors at Kurnool-IV PS (3 GW injection at 220 kV level and 3
GW injection at 400 kV level)
• Kurnool-IV – Kurnool-III PS 765 kV D/c line (~100 km)
• Kurnool-IV – Bidar PS 765 kV D/c line with 240 MVAr SLR at both ends (~280 km)

b. Transmission System for integration of Anantapur-II REZ (7.5 GW Solar, 4 GW Wind, 3 GW BESS)
• Establishment of 6x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV & 9x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Anantapur-II Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra
Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) & 2x125 MVAr (400 kV) bus reactors at Anantapur-II PS (4 GW injection at 220 kV
level and 4 GW injection at 400 kV level)
• Anantapur-II – Cuddapah 765 kV D/c line with 240 MVAr SLR at Anantapur-II PS (~250 km)
• Anantapur-II – Kurnool-V PS 765 kV D/c line (~100 km)
During the 28th CMETS-SR, it was informed that Connectivity of about 7740 MW (2390 MW at 220kV level & 5350 MW at 400kV
level) has been granted / agreed for grant at Kurnool-III PS. Similarly, Connectivity of about 3765 MW (1055 MW at 220kV level &
2710 MW at 400kV level) has been granted / agreed for grant at Ananthapuram PS. In view of the same, it is prudent to take up the
implementation of Kurnool-IV PS and Anantapur-II PS for integration of RE generation projects in Kurnool and Anantapur areas. It

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was also informed that NRED-CAP has also requested for establishment of a new 765kV pooling station near Aspiri in Kurnool district
for integration of nearby RE potential. Accordingly, it was proposed that Kurnool-IV PS may be established at suitable location near
Aspiri in Kurnool district. Further, as requested by NRED-CAP, Ananthapuram-II PS may be established at suitable location near
Raydurg in Ananthapuram district. After detailed deliberations, it was decided that a physical joint study may be carried out for
finalization of the transmission system for Kurnool-IV PS and Ananthapuram-II PS.

Accordingly, Joint Study meeting of Southern Region Constituents was held from 2nd to 4th May, 2024 at Hyderabad (Copy of Joint
Study MoM attached at Annexure-E) wherein following transmission system was finalized for integration of RE generation projects
at Kurnool-IV and Anantapur-II in Andhra Pradesh :

a. Transmission System for Integration of Kurnool-IV (Near Aspiri) REZ (for 7.5 GW)
• Establishment of 6x1500 MVA, 765/400 & 10x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors at Kurnool-IV PS (4 GW injection at 220 kV level and 3.5 GW injection at 400
kV level)
• + 300 MVAR STATCOM at Kurnool-IV, 2x125 MVAr MSR
• Establishment of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV Veltoor-II Station with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors
• Kurnool-IV – Veltoor-II 765kV D/c line (about 180 kms) with 330 MVAR SLR at Kurnool-IV on both circuits
• Veltoor-II– Bidar 765kV D/c line (about 200 kms) with 330 MVAR SLR at Bidar end on both circuits
• Kurnool-IV – Kurnool-III PS 765 kV D/c line (about 150 kms) with 240 MVAR SLR at Kurnool-IV end on both circuits
• Augmentation of 1x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICT at C’Peta
• Veltoor-II– Veltoor TS 400 kV (quad) D/c line (about 60 kms)
• Veltoor-II– Udandpur 400 kV (quad) D/c line (about 30 kms)
• LILO of Vijayawada-Nellore 400 kV D/c line at C’Peta (about 20 kms)
Phase-I (4.5 GW)

• Establishment of 4x1500 MVA, 765/400 & 4x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors at Kurnool-IV PS (1.5 GW injection at 220 kV level and 3 GW injection at 400
kV level)
• + 300 MVAR STATCOM at Kurnool-IV, 2x125 MVAr MSR

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• Kurnool-IV – Bidar 765kV D/c line (about 330 kms) with 330 MVAR SLR at both end on both circuits
• Kurnool-IV – Kurnool-III PS 765 kV D/c line (about 150 kms) with 240 MVAR SLR at Kurnool-IV end on both circuits
• Augmentation of 1x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICT at C’Peta
Phase-II (3 GW)

• Augmentation of 2x1500 MVA, 765/400 & 6x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV Pooling Station (2 GW injection at 220 kV level
and 2 GW injection at 400 kV level)
• Establishment of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV Veltoor-II Station with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors
• LILO of Kurnool-IV – Bidar 765kV D/c line at Veltoor-II (about 60 kms)
• Veltoor-II– Veltoor TS 400 kV D/c (quad) line (about 60 kms)
• Veltoor-II– Udandpur 400 kV D/c (quad) line (about 30 kms)
• LILO of Vijayawada-Nellore 400 kV D/c line at C’Peta (about 20 kms)

b. Transmission System for Integration of Anantapur-II (Near Rayadurgam) REZs (for 7.5 GW)
• Establishment of 6x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV & 10x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Anantapur-II Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra
Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors at Anantapur-II PS (4 GW injection at 220 kV level and 3.5 GW injection
at 400 kV level)
• + 300 MVAR STATCOM at Ananthpur-II, 2x125 MVAr MSR
• Establishment of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV CN’Halli Station 765/400 along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors
• Anantapur-II – Davangere 765kV D/c line (about 150km) with 240 MVAR SLR at Anatpur-II end on both circuits
• Anantapur-II – Cuddapah 765kV D/c line (about 200km) with 330 MVAR SLR at Anatpur-II end on both circuits
• Anantapur-II – CN’Halli 765kV D/c line (about 180km) with 330 MVAR SLR at Anatpur-II end on both circuits
• CN’Halli - CN’Halli (KPTCL) 400 kV (quad) D/c line (about 10km)

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Phase-I (4 GW)

• Establishment of 4x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV & 4x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Anantapur-II Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra
Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors at Anantapur-II PS (1.5 GW injection at 220 kV level and 2.5 GW
injection at 400 kV level)
• + 300 MVAR STATCOM at Ananthpur-II, 2x125 MVAr MSR
• Anantapur-II – Davangere 765kV D/c line (about 150km) with 240 MVAR SLR at Anatpur-II end on both circuits
• Anantapur-II – Cuddapah 765kV D/c line (about 200km) with 330 MVAR SLR at Anatpur-II end on both circuits
Phase-II (3.5 GW)

• Augmentation of 2x1500 MVA, 765/400 & 6x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV Pooling Station (2.5 GW injection at 220 kV
level and 2 GW injection at 400 kV level)
• Establishment of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV CN’Halli Station along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors
• Anantapur-II – CN’Halli 765kV D/c line (about 180km) with 330 MVAR SLR at Anatpur-II end on both circuits
• CN’Halli - CN’Halli (KPTCL) 400 kV (quad) D/c line (about 10km)

During the Joint Study meeting, it was agreed that transmission system for Kurnool-IV may be phased out with Kurnool-IV – Bidar
765kV D/c line and Kurnool-IV – Kurnool-III PS 765 kV D/c line in the first phase and balance transmission system in second phase.
Similarly, it was agreed that transmission system of Anantapur-II may be phased out with Anantapur-II – Davangere 765kV D/c line
and Anantapur-II – Cuddapah 765kV D/c line in the first phase and balance transmission system in second phase. It was also agreed
that the transmission system may taken-up for further approval in the upcoming CMETS meeting of SR, SRPC and NCT.

TGTRANSCO stated that as per the proposal, proposed Veltoor-II ISTS substation is planned to be integrated with TGTRANSCO
Veltoor and Udandpur LI substations under “Transmission System for Integration of Kurnool-IV (Near Aspiri) REZ (for 7.5 GW)”.
Same may be reviewed on account of increase in fault level at nearby TGTRANSCO substations and N-1 non-compliance of
Udandapur-Shadnagar and Veltoor-Shadnagar 220 kV lines with the above interconnections. TGTRANSCO informed that they are
planning Chendenaveli 220 kV substation near Shadnagar wherein a lot of data centers are expected to come-up. Two no. of
application for 700 MW each have already been received and the demand is expected to further increase to 3000 MW at these
locations. Accordingly, 765/400 KV substations may be planned nearer to these locations instead of Veltoor-II for meeting the demand

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requirements. In this regard, CTU stated that the transmission system has been proposed as per agreed during the Joint studies,
however same may be reviewed based on the observations from Telangana.

KPTCL stated that as per the proposal, it is observed that Kurnool-IV- Bidar 765 kV D/c line carries very less power. In this regard,
CTU stated that Kurnool-IV-Bidar transmission line is longer line as compared to Kurnool-IV-Kurnool-III 765 kV line, accordingly,
power has greater tendency to flow towards Kurnool-III rather than Bidar. Further, atleast two no. of 765 KV corridors shall be required
for evacuation of 4.5 GW from Kurnool-IV in first phase. Moreover, with further addition of potential at Kurnool-IV and LILO of Kurnool-
IV – Bidar 765kV D/c line at Veltoor-II or Shadnagar / Chandanvelli as proposed by TGTRANSCO, the power flow shall increase
substantially. Further, during the joint studies, Bidar-Parli 765 kV D/c inter-regional link between WR & SR was identified for further
enhancement of the import capability of SR region as well as export of power from SR and Kurnool-IV – Bidar 765kV D/c line shall
further facilitate power flow through Bidar-Parli 765 kV D/c line for import as well as export.

APTRANSCO stated that they have submitted their observations vide email dated 27.06.2024. APTRANSCO stated that LILO of
Vijayawada-Nellore 400 kV D/c line at C’Peta) proposed under Phase-II may be taken up along with augmentation of ICTs at C’Peta
which is planned in Phase-1 as augmentation at C’Peta SS may lead to over loading of 400KV VTS-Nunna feeder. It was also
submitted that instead of Kurnool-IV – Bidar 765kV D/c line, Kurnool-IV – Raichur 765kV D/c line (about 100 km) may be examined.
In this regard, CTU stated that RE potential at Koppal-II and Gadag-II are already being integrated at Raichur at 765 kV level, further
Bijapur is also being integrated at Raichur at 400 kV level. Accordingly, further integration of power at Raichur may not be considered.

APTRANSCO also submitted that Double LILO (45KM) of 765KV Davangere/Madhugiri DC line at Anantapur-II may facilitate
Strengthening of 765KV Davangere to meet proposed Green Hydrogen loads and Strengthening of Madhugiri. In this regard, CTU
stated that interconnection with the proposed double LILO, one section of the LILO i.e., Anantapur-Davangere shall be overloaded
and may pose constraints in certain operational scenarios. Further, direct interconnection of Anantapur-II PS with Davangere shall
facilitate power drawl for Green hydrogen projects coming up in Mangalore area, as there shall be power available from Davangere
as well as Anantapur-II REZ. Further, other observations may be considered as per the technical analysis.

Towards a query raised by KPTCL whether upgradation of Tuticorin-Salem-Madhugiri 765 kV corridor at its rated voltage has been
considered in the studies, as in the absence of the same, 400 KV transmission system from Madhugiri onwards shall be loaded. In
this regard, CTU stated that upgradation of Tuticorin-Salem-Madhugiri 765 kV corridor at its rated voltage has been agreed in the
31st CMETS-SR held on 30.05.2024 wherein CEA has also observed that connectivity to Green Hydrogen applicants at Tuticorin
area may be granted through development of 765/400 kV Green Hydrogen PS in Tuticorin along with required system upgradation.

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KPTCL stated that integration of proposed CN’Halli 765/400 kV ss under ISTS with KPTCL CN’Halli 400/220 kV substation may be
reviewed as KPTCL is also planning for development of 765 kV KPTCL CN’Halli substation for evacuation of RE connected to STU.
CTU stated that Phase-I of the transmission system for integration of Kurnool-IV & Anantapur-II REZs with the consideration of LILO
of Vijayawada-Nellore 400 kV D/c line at C’Peta along with augmentation of ICTs at C’Peta under Phase-I of Kurnool-IV REZ may
be agreed. Further, as per the observation received from TGTRANSCO, APTRANSCO & KPTCL, Phase-II of the transmission system
for integration of Kurnool-IV & Anantapur-II REZs may be reviewed and may be taken-up again in upcoming CMETS meeting upon
finalization of the same.

SRPC stated that as per the proposal, 4 GW injection at 220kV level is planned at Kurnool-IV and Anantpur-II PS. Considering the
injection of 4GW at 220kV, 9x500 MVA, 400 /220 kV ICTs may be sufficient for meeting N-1 criteria. In this regard, CTU stated that
the substation capacity is planned for maximum capacity of 9 GW as per the Planning criteria and considering evacuation in MW
terms, 9 nos. of ICTs may not be sufficient for meeting ‘N-1’ compliance. SRPC opined that ICTs may taken-up based on receipt of
the applications. After deliberations, it was agreed that 9x500 MVA, 400 /220 kV ICTs may be considered for the transmission scheme
with space provision for balance ICTs.

SRLDC requested that all the switchable line reactors may be made as convertible also.

After detailed deliberations, following transmission system under “Transmission System for Integration of Kurnool-IV REZ” and
“Transmission System for Integration of Anantapur-II REZs” was agreed :

Transmission System for Integration of Kurnool-IV REZ - Phase-I (4.5 GW)

• Establishment of 4x1500 MVA, 765/400 & 4x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors at Kurnool-IV PS (1.5 GW injection at 220 kV level and 3 GW injection at 400
kV level)
• + 300 MVAR STATCOM at Kurnool-IV, 2x125 MVAr MSR
• Kurnool-IV – Bidar 765kV D/c line (about 330 kms) with 330 MVAR SLR (convertible) at both end on both circuits
• Kurnool-IV – Kurnool-III PS 765 kV D/c line (about 150 kms) with 240 MVAR SLR (convertible) at Kurnool-IV end on both
circuits
• Augmentation of 1x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICT at C’Peta
• LILO of Vijayawada-Nellore 400 kV D/c line at C’Peta (about 20 kms)

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Transmission System for Integration of Anantapur-II REZ - Phase-I (4 GW)

• Establishment of 4x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV & 4x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Anantapur-II Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra
Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors at Anantapur-II PS (1.5 GW injection at 220 kV level and 2.5 GW
injection at 400 kV level)
• + 300 MVAR STATCOM at Ananthpur-II, 2x125 MVAr MSR
• Anantapur-II – Davangere 765kV D/c line (about 150km) with 240 MVAR SLR (convertible) at Anantapur-II end on both circuits
• Anantapur-II – Cuddapah 765kV D/c line (about 200km) with 330 MVAR SLR (convertible) at Anantapur-II end on both circuits
The transmission schemes shall be put-up to SRPC for its views and subsequently the scheme along with SRPC views shall be
submitted to NCT for consideration.

It was also agreed that separate meeting shall be convened with SR constituents for finalization of Phase-II of the transmission
system for integration of Kurnool-IV and Anantapur-II REZ and upon finalization of the system, same shall be taken-up again in
CMETS meeting.

6. Transmission system strengthening at Bijapur PS for integration of additional RE generation projects

CTU informed that presently Bijapur PS is under bidding with an implementation schedule of 24 months with following broad
transmission system:
• Establishment of 400/220kV 5x500 MVA Pooling Station near Bijapur (Vijayapura), Karnataka
• Bijapur PS – Raichur New 400kV (Quad) D/c line
• 2x125MVAr 420kV bus reactors at Bijapur PS

Connectivity of about 1915 MW has been granted / agreed for grant at Bijapur with the above system. In addition to the above,
Connectivity of about 1656 MW has been received at Bijapur PS in the months of April and May 2024. Considering the above, the
total connectivity quantum granted / agreed for grant / proposed for grant at Bijapur PS will be about 3570 MW at 220kV level. In view
of the above, augmentation of additional 4x500 MVA, 400/220kV ICTs (6th, 7th, 8th & 9th) at Bijapur PS is required (considering N-1
contingency criteria) for providing connectivity to RE generation projects.

Further, as the total connectivity quantum at Bijapur is about 3570 MW, the proposed Bijapur PS – Raichur New 400kV (Quad) D/c
line shall not be adequate for evacuation of power from Bijapur PS. Therefore, Bijapur PS – Raichur New 400kV (Quad) 2nd D/c line

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is required. With the proposed Bijapur PS – Raichur New 400kV 2nd D/c line, the existing 2x1500 MVA, 765/400kV ICTs at Raichur
New are not meeting the N-1 contingency criteria. Accordingly, augmentation of 1x1500 MVA, 765/400kV ICT (3 rd) at Raichur New
is required. System studies have been carried out for integration and immediate evacuation of additional power from Bijapur and line
loadings are generally found to be in order. Study results are attached at Annexure-D.

In view of the above, following is proposed:

• Bijapur PS – Raichur New 400kV (Quad) 2nd D/c line
• Augmentation of 4x500 MVA, 400/220kV ICTs (6th, 7th, 8th & 9th) at Bijapur PS
• Augmentation of 1x1500 MVA, 765/400kV ICT (3rd) at Raichur New

During the meeting APTRANSCO opined that instead of proposing Bijapur PS – Raichur New 400kV (Quad) 2nd D/c line of about
200km and stepping up at Raichur with ICT augmentation and exporting to Solapur, integration of Bijapur with Solapur 765/400kV
S/s or Solapur STPP may be explored. Further, augmentation of 765/400KV ICTs may be proposed at Solapur based on the
requirement.

CTU informed that detailed analysis shall be carried out in consultation with CTU-WR team and proposal shall be put up in the next
CMETS-SR meeting.

SRLDC stated that the existing 2x1500 MVA, 765/400kV ICTs at Raichur New are not meeting the N-1 contingency criteria under
certain conditions and augmentation of 3rd 1500 MVA ICT at Raichur New is required.

CTU requested to provide the details of loading of the ICTs at Raichur New, so that same shall be deliberated in the next CMETS-
SR meeting.

After detailed deliberations, it was decided that the proposal shall be deliberated in the next CMETS-SR meeting.

7. System strengthening by making LILO of VTS – Manubolu 400 kV S/c line and Nunna – Manubolu 400 kV S/c line (ISTS) at
400 kV Podili S/s.

CTU informed that a meeting was held on 25th April 2024 through VC to discuss the intra-state transmission system proposals of
APTRANSCO. CEA vide letter dated 17.05.2024 has issued the minutes of the meeting (attached at Annexure-F), wherein it has
been mentioned that M/s Indosol Solar Pvt. Ltd. has requested APTRANSCO for extending Interim power requirement up to 280

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MVA in phased manner at 220 kV level until 400 kV lines and switching station at Ramayapatnam is commissioned for their power
requirement of 900 MVA. Further, APTRANSCO proposed to extend 280 MVA power supply to M/s INDOSOL Solar Pvt. Ltd. from
existing 220/132 kV Kandukuru S/s at 220 kV level. Further, 220 kV Kandukuru S/s is radially fed from 400/220 kV Podili S/s and it
was observed that voltages at 400/220 kV Podili S/s are below 390 kV during peak load period, and in order to improve the voltage
profile at 400/220 kV Podili S/s and at downstream substations duly considering the future load growth and upcoming loads at
Ramayapatnam, APTRANSCO proposed LILO of VTS – Manubolu 400 kV S/c line and Nunna – Manubolu 400 kV S/c line at 400 kV
Podili S/s. After detailed deliberations, LILO of VTS – Manubolu 400 kV S/c line and Nunna – Manubolu 400 kV S/c line at 400 kV
Podili S/s to be implemented in matching timeframe of Kandukur – Ramayapatnam 220 kV D/c line to supply 280 MVA load was
agreed.
Subsequently, POWERGRID vide letter dated 17.06.2024 (attached at Annexure-G) has requested CTUIL to take above matter in
Southern Region monthly meeting i.e. CMETS-SR.

Members noted the above.

8. Conversion of 80 MVAr FLR to SLR on Vijayawada – Nellore 400kV D/c line (Line-2) at Nellore as per 44th SRPC and 42nd
TCC

CTU informed that POWERGRID vide letter dated 04.10.2023 informed that replacement of 50 MVAr line reactor at Nellore end on
Vijayawada – Nellore 400kV D/c line (Line-2) with 80 MVAr under AddCap was approved in the 44th SRPC meeting held on
04.11.2022. Further, it was decided that line reactors would be made switchable for use of bus reactors wherever technically feasible
/ space available. Accordingly, POWERGRID requested that conversion of 80 MVAr fixed line reactor at Nellore end on Vijayawada
– Nellore 400kV D/c line (Line-2) to switchable line reactor along with NGR and its bypassing scheme in the CMETS-SR meeting.

Accordingly, it is proposed to convert 80 MVAr fixed line reactor as switchable line reactor at Nellore end on Vijayawada – Nellore
400kV D/c line (Line-2).

After detailed deliberations, conversion of 80 MVAr fixed line reactor at Nellore end on Vijayawada – Nellore 400kV D/c line (Line-2)
to switchable line reactor along with NGR and its bypassing scheme was agreed.

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B. Connectivity related issued deliberated in earlier CMETS-SR

1. Connectivity Related proposal at Koppal-II PS & Gadag-II PS

Connectivity
Application Location Start date of
Eligibility Sought for
Sl. Application ID & Name of the Project for: Nature of details of Total Installed Connectivity/
criterion for [Power
No. date Applicant Location Connectivity/ Applicant Connectivity Capacity GNA
application injection to
GNA/ GNARE [requested] (requested)
ISTS (MW)]
Generating
Chandragiri Naregal,
2200000585 station(s),
I. Wind Park Pvt. Gadag, Connectivity Land route Gadag-II PS 290 (wind) 290 30.09.2025
dt. 05.03.2024 including REGS(s),
Ltd. Karnataka
without ESS
Generating
2200000714 Amplus Cenedus Dharwad, station(s),
II. Connectivity Land BG Gadag-II PS 380 (wind) 350 30.09.2026
dt. 15.04.2024 Solar Pvt. Ltd. Karnataka including REGS(s),
without ESS
CTU informed that M/s Chandragiri Wind Park Pvt. Ltd. has sought connectivity for 290 MW, as per above details, and requested to
implement 220 kV line bay at ISTS end for termination of DTL under the scope of ISTS. Application was discussed in 30 th and 31st
CMETS-SR meeting held on 30.04.2024 and 30.05.2024 respectively.

M/s Amplus Cenedus Solar Pvt. Ltd. has sought connectivity for 350 MW at Gadag-II PS and requested to implement 220 kV line
bays for termination of DTL at ISTS under the scope of ISTS. Application was discussed in 31st CMETS-SR meeting.
In 31st CMETS-SR, CTU reiterated that Gadag-II PS & Koppal-II PS have already been closed for grant of additional connectivity.
Further, applications are required to be processed in time bound manner, therefore applicants may opt other locations viz. Bijapur /
Davanagere / Bellary Polling Stations for grant of connectivity, else application shall be closed.

M/s Chandragiri Wind Park Pvt. Ltd. stated that it will submit the consent within 2-3 working days. Subsequently, vide email dated
02.06.2024, M/s Chandragiri Wind Park Pvt. Ltd. opted for grant of connectivity at Davangere PS. M/s Amplus Cenedus Solar Pvt.
Ltd. stated that it will confirm the location for grant of connectivity within a week. Subsequently, vide letter dated 10.06.2024, applicant
has requested to grant the connectivity at Davangere PS.

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Accordingly, the applications are considered as per the request and the proposal is being discussed with other applications at the
pooling stations.

2. Connectivity Related proposal at Ananthapuram PS

Connectivity
Application Location Start date of
Eligibility Sought for
Sl. Application ID & Name of the Project for: Nature of details of Total Installed Connectivity/
criterion for [Power
No. date Applicant Location Connectivity/ Applicant Connectivity Capacity GNA
application injection to
GNA/ GNARE [requested] (requested)
ISTS (MW)]
Generating
LOA/PPA
station(s),
2200000780 Renew Solar Ananthapur [Allocated Ananthapura 400
I. Connectivity including 400 30.06.2027
dt. 30.04.2024 Power Pvt. Ltd. am, AP capacity:40 m PS (Wind)
REGS(s), without
0 MW]
ESS
CTU informed that M/s Renew Solar Power Pvt. Ltd. has sought connectivity for 400 MW at Ananthapuram PS and requested to
implement 220 kV line bays for termination of DTL at ISTS under the scope of ISTS.

Application was discussed in 30th CMETS-SR meeting, where in it was informed that margins are not available for grant of additional
connectivity at under implementation Ananthapuram PS, therefore, application shall be taken up for deliberation in next CMETS-SR,
and considered for grant of connectivity at Ananthapuram-II PS.

Accordingly, the application is considered as per the request and the proposal is being discussed with other applications at
Ananthapuram-II PS.

C. Connectivity/ GNA Related proposal for applications received in Southern Region

Details of the Connectivity/ GNA applications, in line with CERC Regulations, received in the month of April.’2024 & May’2024 as
given below.

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1. Connectivity related proposal at Davangere/ Chitradurga PS

Connectivity
Application Location Start date of
Eligibility Sought for
Application ID Name of the Project for: Nature of details of Total Installed Connectivity/
Sl. criterion for [Power
& date Applicant Location Connectivity/ Applicant Connectivity Capacity GNA
application injection to
GNA/ GNARE [requested] (requested)
ISTS (MW)]
Generating
Harpanahalli station(s), 300 [Solar 200
2200000876 Jade Hybren Pvt. and Jagalur,
I. Davangere,
Connectivity Land BG including Davangere MW + Wind: 100 300 31.12.2026
Dt. 30.05.2024 Ltd.
Karnataka REGS(s), without MW]
ESS
CTU informed that :
• Applicant has requested to implement 220 kV line bay at ISTS end for termination of DTL under the scope of ISTS
• 4x1500 MVA, 765/400kV and 4x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Davanagere / Chitradurga Pooling Station is being established as part of
‘Transmission system for integration of Davanagere/ Chitradurga REZ’. Details of transmission system as per Annexure-II. The
transmission scheme has been recommended for implementation through TBCB route in the 18 th NCT held on 05.03.2024 and
Gazette Notification published on 15.03.2024 by Ministry of Power with implementation time frame of 24 months. Considering
the bidding process timeline, the scheme is expected tentatively by July/Aug’2026.
• Total Connectivity already granted/ agreed for grant at Davagere PS : 1400 MW
• Total additional connectivity capacity under consideration: 940 MW [considering 290 MW from M/s Chandragiri Wind Park Pvt.
Ltd. + 350 MW from M/s Amplus Cenedus Solar Pvt. Ltd.+300 MW from M/s Jade Hybren Pvt. Ltd.]
• For grant of additional connectivity, augmentation of 2x500 MVA, 400/220 kV ICT (Considering N-1 contingency criteria) is
required at Davangere PS.
• System studies has been carried out and it is observed that connectivity may be granted for 940 MW [290 MW + 350 MW + 300
MW] at Davanagere / Chitradurga with existing/under-construction/under bidding transmission system which includes ISTS
Network Expansion scheme in Western Region & Southern Region for export of surplus power during high RE scenario in
Southern Region (details given at Annexure-I) and Transmission system for integration of Davanagere/ Chitradurga REZ (details
as per Annexure-II) and augmentation of 2x500 MVA, 400/220 kV ICT at Davangere PS.

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After deliberation it was agreed to grant connectivity to above applicants (M/s Chandragiri Wind Park Pvt. Ltd. for 290 MW, M/s
Amplus Cenedus Solar Pvt. Ltd. for 350 MW and M/s Jade Hybren Pvt. Ltd. for 300 MW) through following connectivity
transmission system.

Connectivity Connectivity Transmission System under GNA

Application Name of the Connectivity Start date of
Sl. Quantum BG details
ID Applicant at Dedicated Connectivity Augmentation Connectivity/
(MW) ATS
Transmission System (DTL) other than ATS
• Generation Station of M/s
Chandragiri Wind Park Pvt. • Conn-BG1 :
Ltd. – Davanagere/ Rs. 50 lakhs
Chitradurga PS 220 kV S/c • Conn-BG2 :
line along with line bay at Rs.3.0 Cr
2200000585 Chandragiri Wind Details given 31.08.2026*
I. Davangere 290 generation PS – under the NIL (towards bay)
Park Pvt. Ltd. below. (Tentative)
scope of applicant • Conn-BG-3 :
• 1 no. 220 kV line bay at Rs. 5.80 Cr
Davanagere/ Chitradurga (@ Rs. 2.0
PS for above DTL – under lakh /MW)
the scope of ISTS
• Generation Station of M/s
Amplus Cenedus Solar Pvt. • Conn-BG1 :
Ltd. – Davanagere/ Rs. 50 lakhs
Chitradurga PS 220 kV S/c • Conn-BG2 :
line along with line bay at Rs.3.0 Cr
2200000714 Amplus Cenedus Details given 30.09.2026*
II. Davangere 350 generation PS – under the NIL (towards bay)
Solar Pvt. Ltd. below. (Tentative)
scope of applicant • Conn-BG-3 :
• 1 no. 220 kV line bay at Rs. 7.0 Cr (@
Davanagere/ Chitradurga Rs. 2.0 lakh
PS for above DTL – under /MW)
the scope of ISTS

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• Generation PS Station of
M/s Jade Hybren Pvt. Ltd. – • Conn-BG1 :
Davanagere/ Chitradurga Rs. 50 lakhs
PS 220 kV S/c line along • Conn-BG2 :
with line bay at generation Rs.3.0 Cr
Jade Hybren Pvt. Details given 31.12.2026*
III. 2200000876 Davangere 300 PS – under the scope of NIL (towards bay)
Ltd. below. (Tentative)
applicant • Conn-BG-3 :
• 1 no. 220 kV line bay at Rs. 6.0 Cr (@
Davanagere/ Chitradurga Rs. 2.0 lakh
PS for above DTL – under /MW)
the scope of ISTS

*With availability of common transmission system (augmentation other than ATS) required for effectiveness of Connectivity

Common transmission system (augmentation) other than ATS for M/s Chandragiri Wind Park Pvt. Ltd. (application no.
2200000585), M/s Amplus Cenedus Solar Pvt. Ltd. (application no. 2200000714) and M/s Jade Hybren Pvt. Ltd. (application
no. 2200000876) :

• ISTS Network Expansion scheme in Western Region & Southern Region for export of surplus power during high RE scenario in
Southern Region as per Annexure-I.
• Transmission system for integration of Davanagere/ Chitradurga REZ (details as per Annexure-II).
• Augmentation of 2x500 MVA, 400/220 kV ICT at Davangere PS.

Note : applicants are required to submit BGs as per above details within one month of the in-principle grant of Connectivity intimation.

Members agreed for same.

Further, details of the applicants grated / agreed for grant Connectivity at Davangere PS is given at Annexure-H

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2. Connectivity related proposal at Bijapur PS

Location Connectivity
Application Total Start date of
Eligibility details of sought
Application ID Name of the Project for: Installed Connectivity
Sl. criterion for Nature of Applicant Connectivity [Power
& date Applicant Location Connectivity/ Capacity/ / GNA
application / GNA injection to
GNA/ GNARE GNA (requested)
requested ISTS (MW)]
Vismaya Generating station(s),
2200000692 Bijapur,
I. Renewables India Connectivity Land BG including REGS(s), Bijapur PS 300 (Wind) 300 01.04.2027
dt. 05.04.2024 Karnataka
Project Pvt. Ltd. without ESS
Generating station(s),
2200000708 Sunsure SolarPark Bijapur, Connectivity
II. Land BG including REGS(s), Bijapur PS 48 (Wind) 48 31.12.2027
dt. 12.04.2024 RJ One Pvt. Ltd. Karnataka Enhancement
without ESS
Generating station(s),
2200000717 Welspun Godavari Bijapur,
III. Connectivity Land BG including REGS(s), Bijapur PS 250 (Wind) 250 31.01.2027
dt. 16.04.2024 Pvt. Ltd. Karnataka
without ESS
Enfinity Global Generating station(s),
2200000764 Bijapur,
IV. Haritha Udwal Pvt. Connectivity Land Route including REGS(s), Bijapur PS 100 (Wind) 100 31.12.2026
dt. 25.04.2024 Karnataka
Ltd. without ESS
UPC Renewables Generating station(s),
2200000792 Bijapur, Connectivity
V. India Management Land Route including REGS(s), Bijapur PS 56 (Wind) 56 30.11.2026
dt. 02.05.2024 Karnataka Enhancement
Pvt. Ltd. without ESS
2200000868 Generating station(s),
Purvah Green Bijapur,
VI. dt. 30.05.2024 Connectivity Land BG including REGS(s), Bijapur PS 351 (Wind) 351 01.08.2026
Power Pvt. Ltd. Karnataka
at 13:50 hrs without ESS
354 (Hybrid:
2200000870 Generating station(s),
Ganeko Four Bijapur, Wind-99
VII. dt. 30.05.2024 Connectivity Land BG including REGS(s), Bijapur PS 300 30.06.2028
Energy Pvt. Ltd. Karnataka MW & Solar-
at 14:20 hrs without ESS
255 MW)
2200000871 Generating station(s),
Purvah Green Bijapur,
VIII. dt. 30.05.2024 Connectivity Land BG including REGS(s), Bijapur PS 250.8 (Wind) 250.8 01.04.2027
Power [Link]. Karnataka
at 15:40 hrs without ESS
Total 1655.8
• Additional details submitted by applicants are as below -

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➢ M/s Vismaya Renewables India Project Pvt. Ltd (app. no. 2200000692) requested to implement 220 kV line bay at ISTS end
for termination of DTL under the scope of ISTS.
➢ M/s Sunsure SolarPark RJ One Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000708) requested to implement 220 kV line bay at ISTS end for
termination of DTL under the scope of ISTS. Connectivity already granted for 252 MW for app. no 2200000586.
➢ M/s Welspun Godavari Pvt. Ltd(app. no 2200000717) requested to implement 220 kV line bay at ISTS end for termination of
DTL under the scope of ISTS.
➢ M/s Enfinity Global Haritha Udwal Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000764) submitted the sharing agreement requested to grant
connectivity through sharing of dedicated connectivity infrastructure of M/s Tepsol Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. (granted connectivity
for 200 MW, appl. No. 2200000657) and M/s EG Solwin Renewables Pvt (already granted connectivity for 100 MW through
sharing of dedicated connectivity transmission system of M/s Tepsol Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. i.e. Generation Pooling Station of
M/s Tepsol Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. – Bijapur PS 220 kV S/c line). However, it may be noted that already 300 MW connectivity
has been granted granted through 220 kV S/c line and it is not possible to evacuate 400 MW through 220 kV S/c line.
➢ M/s UPC Renewables India Management Pvt. Ltd. (app. No 2200000792). Applicant has already granted connectivity for 160
MW at Bijapur PS (app. no. 2200000584) through 220 kV S/c line on D/c tower with start date of connectivity as
30.09.2026(tentative). Applicant has requested to grant connectivity through dedicated connectivity system for app. no.
2200000584.
➢ M/s Purvah Green Power Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000868) requested to implement 220 kV line bay at ISTS end for termination
of DTL under the scope of ISTS.
➢ M/s Ganeko Four Energy Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 220000870) requested to implement 220 kV line bay at ISTS end for termination
of DTL under the scope of ISTS.
➢ M/s Purvah Green Power [Link]. (app. no 2200000871) requested to implement 220 kV line bay at ISTS end for termination
of DTL under the scope of ISTS.
• CTU informed that 5x500 MVA, 400/220kV Bijapur Pooling Station is being established as part of ‘Transmission scheme for
integration of Bijapur REZ in Karnataka’ for integration of 2 GW RE potential under 500 GW generation capacity from non-
fossil fuel resources by 2030. Details of transmission system required for immediate evacuation of power from Bijapur PS as
given at Annexure-III. The transmission scheme has been recommended for implementation through TBCB route in the 18 th
NCT held on 05.03.2024 and Gazette Notification published on 15.03.2024 by Ministry of Power with implementation time frame
of 24 months. Considering the bidding process timeline, the scheme is expected tentatively by July/Aug’2026
• Total Connectivity already granted/ agreed for grant at Davagere PS : 1814.4 MW
• Total additional connectivity capacity under consideration: 1655.8 MW

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• For grant of additional connectivity, augmentation of 4x500 MVA, 400/220 kV ICT at Bijapur PS and addition 400 kV D/c (quad)
line as an additional evacuation system is required.
It was proposed to consider Bijapur – Raichur 400 kV 2nd D/c line as additional evacuation system from Bijapur PS for grant of
additional connectivity.
• After deliberation it was agreed that the possibility of interconnection of Bijapur PS with Solapur S/s (ISTS) may be analyzed.
The interconnection shall provide additional interregional link which shall help in import as well as export of power.
• For grant of connectivity to above applications, it was agreed that all above applications shall be deliberated in next CMETS
meeting after identification and finalization of additional interlink between Bijapur PS (SR) and Solapur (WR).

Details of applicants already granted / agreed for grant connectivity/ under process at Bijapur PS are given at Annexure-H.

3. Connectivity related proposal at Anantapur-II PS

Application Location Connectivity Start date of

Eligibility Total
Application ID & Name of the Project for: Nature of details of Sought for Connectivity/
Sl. criterion for Installed
date Applicant Location Connectivity/ Applicant Connectivity [Power injection GNA
application Capacity
GNA/ GNARE [requested] to ISTS (MW)] (requested)
Generating
Sembcorp Green
2200000820 Anantapur, station(s), Ananthpuram
I. Infra Wind Connectivity Land BG 300 (Solar) 300 31.05.2027
dt. 17.05.2024 AP including REGS(s), PS
Energy Pvt. Ltd.
without ESS
Generating 354 (Hybrid:
2200000869
Ganeko Three Kurnool, station(s), Ananthpur-II Solar-255
II. dt. 30.05.2024 at Connectivity Land BG 300 31.03.2028
Energy Pvt. Ltd. AP including REGS(s), PS MW & Wind-
14:10 Hrs
without ESS 99 MW)
Generating
2200000872
Purvah Green Anantapur, station(s), Ananthpur-II
III. dt. 30.05.2024 at Connectivity Land BG 349.8 (Wind) 349.8 01.04.2028
Power Pvt. Ltd. AP including REGS(s), PS
16:23 Hrs
without ESS
Generating
2200000881 Purvah Green Anantapur, station(s), Ananthpur-II
IV. Connectivity Land BG 339.9 (Wind) 339.9 01.04.2028
dt. 31.05.2024 Power Pvt. Ltd. AP including REGS(s), PS
without ESS
TOTAL 1289.7

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• Additional information submitted by the applicants are as below :

➢ M/s Sembcorp Green Infra Wind Energy Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000820) requested to implement 220 kV line bay at ISTS end
for termination of DTL under the scope of ISTS.
➢ M/s Ganeko Three Energy Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000869) requested to implement 220 kV line bay at ISTS end for termination
of DTL under the scope of ISTS
➢ M/s Purvah Green Power Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000872) requested to implement 220 kV line bay at ISTS end for termination
of DTL under the scope of ISTS
➢ M/s Purvah Green Power Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000881) requested to implement 220 kV line bay at ISTS end for termination
of DTL under the scope of ISTS
• CTU informed that after closure of Ananthapur PS, 6x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV & 9x500 MVA, 400/220 kV (along with 2x330 MVAr,
765 kV & 2x125 MVAr, 400 kV bus reactors) Anantapur-II PS, Andhra Pradesh has been identified for integration of additional RE
capacity (7.5 GW Solar, 4 GW Wind, 3 GW BESS) from Ananthapur area of Andhra Pradesh. Anantapur-II PS has been envisaged
with provision of 4 GW injection at 220 kV level and 4 GW injection at 400 kV level. Details of the transmission system are given
at Annexure-IV. Considering administrative approval and bidding process with implementation time period of 24 months,
transmission scheme is expected by Feb. / March 2027.
• Considering Connectivity application of M/s Renew Solar Power Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000780) for 400 MW, pending for grant of
connectivity as item no. A.2 and above mentioned applications, total connectivity under consideration for grant is 1689.7 MW
• System studies has been carried out and it is observed that connectivity may be granted for 1689.7 MW at Anantapur-II PS with
existing/under-construction/under bidding transmission system which includes ISTS Network Expansion scheme in Western
Region & Southern Region for export of surplus power during high RE scenario in Southern Region (details given at Annexure-I),
Transmission system for integration of Davanagere/ Chitradurga REZ (details as per Annexure-II) and Phase-1 of Transmission
System for Integration of Anantapur-II (near Rayadurgam) REZs (details as per Annexure-IV).
In the meeting, M/s Sembcorp Green Infra Wind Energy Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000820) requested to consider start date of
connectivity as 30.09.2028 and have submitted the request letter, dated 01.07.2024, for same. Similarly, M/s Ganeko Three Energy
Pvt. Ltd. (app. No. 2200000869) requested to consider the start date of connectivity as 30.11.2027 instead of 31.03.2028. M/s
Ganeko Three Energy Pvt. Ltd. was requested to submit the request through formal letter.

After deliberations, it was agreed that connectivity may be granted to the application as per the details below through following
connectivity transmission system.

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Connectivity Connectivity Transmission System under GNA

Application Name of the Connectivity Start date of
Sl. Quantum BG details
ID Applicant at Dedicated Connectivity Augmentation Connectivity/
(MW) ATS
Transmission System (DTL) other than ATS
• Generation Station of M/s
Renew Solar Power Pvt. Ltd –
Anantapur-II PS 220 kV S/c
• Conn-BG1 :
line on D/c tower [through
Rs. 50 lakhs
stringing of both arms of D/c
• Conn-BG2 :
tower and bunching at both
Rs.3.0 Cr
2200000780 Renew Solar Anantapur-II ends to form S/c line for Details given 30.06.2027 *
I. 400 NIL (towards bay)
Power Pvt. Ltd PS termination in single bay] along below. (Tentative)
with line bay at generation PS • Conn-BG-3 :
– under the scope of Rs. 8.0 Cr (@
applicant Rs. 2.0 lakh
/MW)
• 1 no. 220 kV line bay at
Anantapur-II PS for above DTL
– under the scope of ISTS
• Generation Station of M/s • Conn-BG1 :
Sembcorp Green Infra Wind Rs. 50 lakhs
Energy Pvt. Ltd – Anantapur-II • Conn-BG2 :
Sembcorp
PS 220 kV S/c line along with Rs.3.0 Cr
2200000820 Green Infra Anantapur-II Details given 30.09.2028*
II. 300 line bay at generation PS – NIL (towards bay)
Wind Energy PS below. (Tentative)
under the scope of applicant • Conn-BG-3 :
Pvt. Ltd.
• 1 no. 220 kV line bay at Rs. 6.0 Cr (@
Anantapur-II PS for above DTL Rs. 2.0 lakh
– under the scope of ISTS /MW)
31.12.2027*
• Conn-BG1 :
• Generation Station of M/s (Tentative)
Rs. 50 lakhs
Ganeko Three Energy Pvt. Ltd Applicant
• Conn-BG2 :
2200000869 Ganeko Three Anantapur-II – Anantapur-II PS 220 kV S/c Details given request
III. 300 NIL Rs.3.0 Cr
Energy Pvt. Ltd. PS line along with line bay at below. received vide
(towards bay)
generation PS – under the email dated
scope of applicant 05.07.2024 for • Conn-BG-3 :
preponement Rs. 6.0 Cr (@

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• 1 no. 220 kV line bay at of start date Rs. 2.0 lakh

Anantapur-II PS for above DTL of /MW)
– under the scope of ISTS connectivity
from
31.03.2028 to
31.12.2027
• Generation Station of M/s • Conn-BG1 :
Purvah Green Power Pvt. Ltd – Rs. 50 lakhs
Anantapur-II PS 220 kV S/c • Conn-BG2 :
line along with line bay at Rs.3.0 Cr
2200000872 Purvah Green Anantapur-II Details given 01.04.2028*
IV. 349.8 generation PS – under the NIL (towards bay)
Power Pvt. Ltd. PS below. (Tentative)
scope of applicant • Conn-BG-3 :
• 1 no. 220 kV line bay at Rs. 6.996 Cr
Anantapur-II PS for above DTL (@ Rs. 2.0
– under the scope of ISTS lakh /MW)
• Generation Station of M/s • Conn-BG1 :
Purvah Green Power Pvt. Ltd – Rs. 50 lakhs
Anantapur-II PS 220 kV S/c • Conn-BG2 :
line along with line bay at Rs.3.0 Cr
Purvah Green Anantapur-II Details given 01.04.2028*
V. 2200000881 339.9 generation PS – under the NIL (towards bay)
Power Pvt. Ltd. PS below. (Tentative)
scope of applicant • Conn-BG-3 :
• 1 no. 220 kV line bay at Rs. 6.798 Cr
Anantapur-II PS for above DTL (@ Rs. 2.0
– under the scope of ISTS lakh /MW)

*With availability of common transmission system (augmentation other than ATS) required for effectiveness of Connectivity

Common transmission system (augmentation) other than ATS for M/s Renew Solar Power Pvt. Ltd (app. no 2200000780),
M/s Sembcorp Green Infra Wind Energy Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000820), M/s Ganeko Three Energy Pvt. Ltd. (app. no
2200000869), M/s Purvah Green Power Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000872) and M/s Purvah Green Power Pvt. Ltd. (app. no
2200000881) :

• ISTS Network Expansion scheme in Western Region & Southern Region for export of surplus power during high RE scenario in
Southern Region as per Annexure-I.

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• Transmission system for integration of Davanagere/ Chitradurga REZ (details as per Annexure-II).
• Transmission System for Integration of Anantapur-II (near Rayadurgam) REZs (Phase-1) (details as per Annexure-IV)

Note : applicants are required to submit BGs as per above details within one month of the in-principle grant of Connectivity intimation.

The details of Connectivity granted/ agreed for grant at Anantapur-II are enclosed at Annexure-H

Members agreed for same.

4. Connectivity related proposal at Bidar PS

Connectivity Start date

Application Total
Eligibility Location details Sought of
Application Name of the Project for: Nature of Installed
Sl. criterion for of Connectivity / [Power Connectivit
ID & date Applicant Location Connectivity/ Applicant Capacity/
application GNA requested injection to y/ GNA
GNA/ GNARE GNA
ISTS (MW)] (requested)
Generating
2200000753
Sprng Green Bidar, station(s),
I. dt 01.05.2024 Connectivity Land BG Bidar PS 100 (Wind) 100 31.12.2028
Energy Pvt. Ltd. Karnataka including REGS(s),
at 15:15 Hrs
without ESS
185.4
Generating
2200000763 (hybrid:
Ampin Energy Bidar, station(s),
II. dt 01.05.2024 Connectivity Land BG Bidar PS Wind-50.4 150 31.12.2027
Utility Pvt. Ltd. Karnataka including REGS(s),
at 17:20 Hrs MW & Solar-
without ESS
135 MW)
LoA/ PPA
Generating
2200000760 [Allocated
SAEL Industries Bidar, station(s),
III. dt 01.05.2024 Connectivity capacity : 300 Bidar PS 300 (Solar) 300 22.04.2026
Ltd. Karnataka including REGS(s),
at 18:15 Hrs MW at Kurnool-
without ESS
III PS]
Generating
2200000767 Sprng Energy Pvt. Bidar, station(s),
IV. Connectivity Land BG Bidar PS 100 (wind) 100 30.06.2030
dt 06.05.2024 Ltd. Karnataka including REGS(s),
without ESS

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185.4
LoA/ PPA Generating
2200000892 (hybrid:
Ampin Energy Bidar, [Allocated station(s),
V. dt 31.05.2024 Connectivity Bidar PS Wind-50.4 150 31.12.2027
Utility Pvt. Ltd. Karnataka capacity : 150 including REGS(s),
at 18:55 Hrs MW & Solar-
MW] without ESS
135 MW)
68.9
Generating
2200000893 (hybrid:
AMP Energy C&I Bidar, station(s),
VI. dt 31.05.2024 Connectivity Land BG Bidar PS Wind-18.9 50 31.03.2027
Thirteen Pvt. Ltd. Karnataka including REGS(s),
at 22:45 Hrs MW & Solar-
without ESS
50 MW)
TOTAL 850
• Additional information submitted by the applicants are as below :
➢ M/s Sprng Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000753) requested to implement 220 kV bay for termination of DTL at ISTS
under the scope of ISTS.
➢ M/s Ampin Energy Utility Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000763) requested to implement 220 kV bay for termination of DTL at ISTS
under the scope of ISTS. Applicant has requested to grant connectivity through already agreed for grant dedicated connectivity
transmission system of M/s Ampin Energy Utility Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000762)
➢ M/s SAEL Industries. Ltd. (app. no 2200000760) requested to implement 220 kV bay for termination of DTL at ISTS under the
scope of ISTS. Applicant has submitted application on basis of SECI LOA, SECI/C&P/SPD/ISTS-XIV/LOA/SIL/P1/63588 dated
23.04.2024. As per LoA interconnection point is Kurnool-III PS, however SPD is allowed to change project location as per
terms & conditions of RfS.
➢ M/s Sprng Energy Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000767) requested to implement 220 kV bay for termination of DTL at ISTS under
the scope of ISTS.
➢ M/s Ampin Energy Utility Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000892) requested to implement 220 kV bay for termination of DTL at ISTS
under the scope of ISTS. Applicant sought connectivity on basis of NTPC LoA, NTPC/RE-CS/2023-24/Hybrid/BOO-15-LOA-
246 dated 15.05.2024. applicant has submitted agreement for sharing the dedicated connectivity infrastructure with M/s AMP
Energy C&I Thirteen Pvt. Ltd.
➢ M/s Ampin Energy C&I Thirteen Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000893) requested to implement 220 kV bay for termination of DTL at
ISTS under the scope of ISTS and submitted agreement for sharing the dedicated connectivity infrastructure with M/s AMP
Energy Utility Pvt. Ltd.

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• CTU informed that 3x1500 MVA, 765/400kV & 5x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Bidar PS has been under implementation as part of
“Transmission Scheme for Solar Energy Zone in Bidar (2500 MW), Karnataka” with implementation schedule of 09.02.2026.
• Earlier Connectivity granted / agreed for grant at Bidar PS is 1650 MW.
• Additional grant of connectivity under consideration is 850 MW
• Connectivity to M/s Sprng Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000753) for 100 MW and M/s Ampin Energy Utility Pvt. Ltd. (app.
no 2200000763) for 150 MW may be granted with under implementation system. However, for grant of additional connectivity
(600 MW, Sl. No III – VI of above table), augmentation of 1x500 MVA, 400/220 kV 6th ICT (considering N-1 contingency criteria)
at Bidar PS is required. Considering implementation schedule of 18 months and other administrative and bidding process,
augmentation of transformation capacity may be available tentatively by Feb. / March. 2026, if required in matching time frame.
• Study analysis has been carried out for grant of additional connectivity for 850 MW. From study analysis, it is observed that
Connectivity may be granted along with existing/under-construction transmission system which includes ISTS Network Expansion
scheme in Western Region & Southern Region for export of surplus power during high RE scenario in Southern Region (details
given at Annexure-I), Transmission Scheme for Solar Energy Zone in Bidar (2500 MW), Karnataka (details as per Annexure-V)
and augmentation of 1x500 MVA, 400/220 kV 6th ICT at Bidar PS .
• Further, following may be noted
➢ M/s Sprng Powerinfra Pvt. Ltd. (application no. 2200000560) has already granted connectivity for 200 MW through 220 kV S/c
line with start date of connectivity as 30.06.2027. M/s Sprng Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. may be granted 100 MW connectivity
through sharing of dedicated connectivity transmission system of M/s Sprng Powerinfra Pvt. Ltd. (application no. 2200000560).
➢ M/s Sprng Vayu Kiran Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000751) has already granted connectivity for 200 MW through 220 kV S/c line
with start date of connectivity as 30.06.2029. M/s Sprng Energy Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000767). may be granted 100 MW
connectivity through sharing of dedicated connectivity transmission system ōf M/s Sprng Vayu Kiran Pvt. Ltd. (application no.
2200000751)
• M/s SAEL Industries Ltd. stated that it has withdrawn its application at Bidar PS.
• After deliberations, it was agreed that connectivity may be granted to M/s Sprng Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000753),
M/s Ampin Energy Utility Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000763), M/s Sprng Energy Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000767), M/s Ampin Energy
Utility Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000892) and M/s Ampin Energy C&I Thirteen Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000893) through following
connectivity transmission system.

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Connectivity Connectivity Transmission System under GNA

Application Name of the Connectivity Start date of
Sl. Quantum BG details
ID Applicant at Dedicated Connectivity Augmentation Connectivity/
(MW) ATS
Transmission System (DTL) other than ATS
• Through dedicated connectivity
• Conn-BG1 :
transmission system of M/s Sprng Rs. 50 lakhs
Powerinfra Pvt. Ltd. (granted for
• Conn-BG2 :
2200000753 Sprng Green application no. 2200000560 for
Details given NA
I. dt 01.05.2024 Energy Pvt. Ltd. Bidar PS 100 200 MW) i.e. Generation Pooling NIL 31.12.2028
below. • Conn-BG-3 :
at 15:15 Hrs # Station of M/s Sprng Powerinfra
Rs. 2.0 Cr (@
Pvt. Ltd. – Bidar PS 220 kV S/c
Rs. 2.0 lakh
line – all arrangement under the
/MW)
scope of applicant
• Through dedicated connectivity • Conn-BG1 :
transmission system of M/s Ampin
Rs. 50 lakhs
Energy Utility Pvt. Ltd. (granted to
• Conn-BG2 :
2200000763 app. no. 2200000762 for 150 MW)
Ampin Energy Details given NA
II. dt 01.05.2024 Bidar PS 150 i.e. Generating station of M/s NIL 31.12.2027
Utility Pvt. Ltd. below. • Conn-BG-3 :
at 17:20 Hrs Ampin Energy Utility Pvt. Ltd. –
Rs. 3.0 Cr (@
Bidar PS 220 kV S/c line - all
Rs. 2.0 lakh
arrangement under the scope of
/MW)
applicant
• Through dedicated connectivity
• Conn-BG1 :
transmission system of M/s Sprng Rs. 50 lakhs
Vayu Kiran Pvt. Ltd. (granted to
• Conn-BG2 :
app. no 2200000751 for 200 MW)
2200000767 Sprng Energy Details given NA
III. Bidar PS 100 i.e. Generation Pooling Station of NIL 30.06.2030
dt 06.05.2024 Pvt. Ltd. # below. • Conn-BG-3 :
M/s Sprng Vayu Kiran Pvt. Ltd. –
Rs. 2.0 Cr (@
Bidar PS 220 kV S/c line – all
Rs. 2.0 lakh
arrangement under the scope of
/MW)
applicant

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• Conn-BG1 :
• Generating station of M/s Ampin
Rs. 50 lakhs
Energy Utility Pvt. Ltd. – Bidar PS
• Conn-BG2 :
220 kV S/c line along with line bay
2200000892 Rs.3.0 Cr
Ampin Energy at generating station end – under Details given
IV. dt 31.05.2024 Bidar PS 150 NIL 31.12.2027 (towards bay)
Utility Pvt. Ltd. the scope of applicant below.
at 18:55 Hrs • Conn-BG-3 :
• 1 no 220 kV bay for termination of
Rs. 3.0 Cr (@
above DTL – under scope of
Rs. 2.0 lakh
ISTS
/MW)
• Conn-BG1 :
• Through dedicated connectivity
Rs. 50 lakhs
transmission system agreed for
• Conn-BG2 :
2200000893 AMP Energy app. no. 2200000892 i.e.
Details given NA
V. dt 31.05.2024 C&I Thirteen Bidar PS 50 Generating station of M/s Ampin NIL 31.03.2027
below. • Conn-BG-3 :
at 22:45 Hrs Pvt. Ltd. Energy Utility Pvt. Ltd. – Bidar PS
Rs. 1.0 Cr (@
220 kV S/c line - all arrangement
Rs. 2.0 lakh
under the scope of applicant
/MW)

# Intimation for in-principle grant of connectivity shall be issued only after submission of dedicated connectivity infrastructure sharing
agreement.

Common transmission system (augmentation) other than ATS for M/s Sprng Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000753)
for 100 MW and M/s Ampin Energy Utility Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000763) for 150 MW :

• ISTS Network Expansion scheme in Western Region & Southern Region for export of surplus power during high RE scenario in
Southern Region as per Annexure-I.
• Transmission Scheme for Solar Energy Zone in Bidar (2500 MW), Karnataka (details as per Annexure-V)

Common transmission system (augmentation) other than ATS for M/s Sprng Energy Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000767), M/s
Ampin Energy Utility Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000892), M/s Ampin Energy C&I Thirteen Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000893) :

• ISTS Network Expansion scheme in Western Region & Southern Region for export of surplus power during high RE scenario in
Southern Region as per Annexure-I.
• Transmission Scheme for Solar Energy Zone in Bidar (2500 MW), Karnataka (details as per Annexure-V)

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• Augmentation of 1x500 MVA, 400/220 kV 6th ICT at Bidar PS

Note : applicants are required to submit BGs as per above details within one month of the in-principle grant of Connectivity intimation.

The details of Connectivity granted/ agreed for grant at Anantapur-II are enclosed at Annexure-H

Members agreed for same.

5. Connectivity Related proposal at Kurnool IV

Application Location Installed Power Connecti Start date of

Eligibility
Application ID, Name of the Project for: Nature of details of Capacity/ interchan vity Connectivity/
Sl. criterion for
date Applicant Location Connectivity/ Applicant Connectivity / GNA ge with Sought GNA
application
GNA/ GNARE GNA requested (Break up) ISTS (MW) (MW) (requested)
Nandyala,
2200000609 Auro Infra Pvt. Standalone ESS 800
I. Andhra Connectivity - Kurnool-IV PS 800 800 30.12.2030*
dt. 14.03.2024 Ltd. (PSP) (PSP)
Pradesh
Paidipalem
2200000882 dt. Indosol Solar near Standalone ESS 1000
II. Connectivity - Kurnool-V PS 1100 1100 30.06.2030
31.05.2024 Pvt. Ltd. Simhadripura (PSP) (PSP)
m, YSR, AP
Paidipalem /
2200000884 dt Indosol Solar Standalone ESS 1200
III. Simhadripura Connectivity - Kurnool-V PS 1200 1320 30.06.2030
31.05.2024 Pvt. Ltd. (PSP) (PSP)
m, YSR, AP
Generating
Anatapuramu, station(s),
2200000843 dt SAEL Industries Land BG 300
IV. YSR Kadapa, Connectivity including Kurnool-III PS 300 300 16.06.2026
25.05.2024 Ltd. Route (Solar)
AP REGS(s), without
ESS
Generating
station(s),
2200000844 dt SAEL Industries ,YSR Kadapa, Land BG 300
V. Connectivity including Kurnool-III PS 300 300 16.06.2026
25.05.2024 Ltd. Kurnool, AP Route (Solar)
REGS(s), without
ESS
TOTAL 3820

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*Vide letter dated 23.05.2024, M/s Auro Infra Pvt. Ltd. have requested to consider the start date of connectivity as 30.12.2030 instead
of 31.12.2027, as provided in the application.

• Additional information submitted by the applicants are as below

➢ Application at Si. No. I to III of above table are standalone PSP with start date of connectivity as 2030. Applicants are requested
to share status of approval with CEA/ State Govt/ concerned ministries. Applicants may present the case.
➢ M/s Auro Infra Pvt. Ltd. has requested to implement terminal bay at ISTS end for termination of DTL.
➢ M/s Indosol Solar Pvt. Ltd. has requested to implement terminal bay at ISTS end for termination of DTL for both applications
no. 2200000882 & 22000000884.
➢ As M/s SAEL has sought connectivity at Kurnool-III PS, which has already been closed for grant of additional connectivity for
injection of power. Further, M/s SAEL has requested to implement terminal bay at ISTS end for termination of DTL for both
applications no. 2200000843 & 2200000844.

• CTU mentioned that after closure of Kurnool-III PS for grant of addition connectivity for injection of power, 6x1500 MVA, 765/400
kV & 10x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV PS, near Aspiri, has planned for integration of additional RE capacity (7.5 GW). Kurnool-
IV has been envisaged with expected 4 GW injection at 220 kV level and 3.5 GW injection at 400 kV level. Details of the
transmission system is given at Annexure-VI. Considering administrative approval and bidding process with implementation time
period of 24 months, transmission scheme is expected by Feb / Mar, 2027.
• It may also be noted that as per 19th NCT meeting and a separate meeting held on 28.05.2024 in CEA (MoM attached at Annexure-
I), wherein it was decided that PSP shall neither be consider as drawl nor injection during high RE scenario.
• Though, Kurnool-V has been identified as part of 500 GW report, however transmission system shall be reviewed and finalized in
due course of time. Further, sufficient margins are available for grant of connectivity at Kurnool-IV. Accordingly, system studies
have been carried out and it is observed that connectivity may be granted for 3220 MW [800 MW +1100 MW +1320 MW] and 600
MW RE at Kurnool-IV PS with existing/under-construction/under bidding transmission system which includes ISTS Network
Expansion scheme in Western Region & Southern Region for export of surplus power during high RE scenario in Southern Region
(details given at Annexure-I), Transmission system for integration of Davanagere/ Chitradurga REZ (details as per Annexure-II)
and Phase-1 of Transmission System for Integration of Kurnool-IV REZs (details as per Annexure-VI).
Further, considering start date of connectivity sought of all above 3 nos. PSP based standalone ESS projects as in 2030 (6 years
ahead), it is proposed to implement 400 kV line bays for termination of dedicated connectivity lines at ISTS Kurnool-IV under the
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• M/s Auro Infra Pvt. Ltd. stated that Aspiri area, where Kurnool-IV PS has been planned, is about 125-150 Km away from the
identified location of its PSP project. Therefore, it is requested that with identification of transmission system for Kurnool-V,
connectivity may be shifted from Kurnool-IV to Kurnool-V, if it is close to its project location.
M/s Indosol Solar Pvt. Ltd. mentioned that it has requested to grant connectivity for applications no. 2200000882 and 2200000884
at Kurnool-V, therefore connectivity may be shifted from Kurnool-IV to Kurnool-V, after identification of transmission system for
Kurnool-V.
• CTU stated that at present transmission system for Kurnool-IV has been identified and is being taken up for implementation and
transmission scheme for Kurnool-V is yet to be reviewed. Further, under CERC GNA Regulations, CTU cannot hold the
applications and have to process the applications in time bound manner. In view of above, presently Connectivity to all above
applications may be granted at Kurnool-IV. Regarding shifting of connectivity from Kurnool-IV to Kurnool-V for all PSP applications,
it is to mention that applicant may submit their request after finalization of Kurnool-V system and shifting of connectivity from
Kurnool-IV to Kurnool-V shall be considered on basis of prevailing conditions at that time.
• After detailed deliberation, it was agreed that connectivity may be granted to M/s Auro Infra Pvt. Ltd. (application no. 2200000609),
M/s Indosol Solar Pvt. Ltd. for applications no. 2200000882 & 22000000884 and M/s SAEL Industries Ltd. for application no.
2200000843 and 2200000844 at Kurnool-IV PS through following connectivity transmission system.

Connectivity Connectivity Transmission System under GNA

Application Name of the Connectivity Start date of
Sl. Quantum BG details
ID Applicant at Dedicated Connectivity Augmentation Connectivity/
(MW) ATS
Transmission System (DTL) other than ATS
• Generation Station of M/s Auro
• Conn-BG1 : Rs.
Infra Pvt. Ltd.– Kurnool -IV PS
50 lakhs
400 kV D/c line along with line
• Conn-BG2 : NA
2200000609 Auro Infra Pvt. bay at generation PS – under Details given
I. Kurnool-IV PS 800 NIL 30.12.2030 • Conn-BG-3 :
Ltd. the scope of applicant below.
Rs. 16.0 Cr (@
• 2 no. 400 kV line bay at
Rs. 2.0 lakh
Kurnool-IV PS for above DTL –
/MW)
under the scope of applicant
• Generation Station of M/s
• Conn-BG1 : Rs.
Indosol Solar Indosol Solar Pvt. Ltd. – Details given
II. 2200000882 Kurnool-IV PS 1100 NIL 30.06.2030 50 lakhs
Pvt. Ltd. Kurnool -IV PS 400 kV D/c line below.
• Conn-BG2 : NA
along with line bay at

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generation PS – under the • Conn-BG-3 :

scope of applicant Rs. 22.0 Cr (@
• 2 no. 400 kV line bay at Rs. 2.0 lakh
Kurnool-IV PS for above DTL – /MW)
under the scope of applicant
• Generation Station of M/s
Indosol Solar Pvt. Ltd.– • Conn-BG1 : Rs.
Kurnool -IV PS 400 kV D/c line 50 lakhs
along with line bay at • Conn-BG2 : NA
Indosol Solar Details given
III. 2200000884 Pvt. Ltd.
Kurnool-IV PS 1320 generation PS – under the NIL 30.06.2030 • Conn-BG-3 :
below.
scope of applicant Rs. 26.40 Cr (@
• 2 no. 400 kV line bay at Rs. 2.0 lakh
Kurnool-IV PS for above DTL – /MW)
under the scope of applicant
• Generation Station of M/s
• Conn-BG1 : Rs.
SAEL Industries Ltd. – Kurnool
50 lakhs
-IV PS 220 kV S/c line along
• Conn-BG2 :
with line bay at generation PS
SAEL Industries Details given 31.03.2027 Rs.3.0 Cr
IV. 2200000843 Kurnool-IV PS 300 – under the scope of NIL
Ltd. below. #(Tentative) (towards bay)
applicant
• Conn-BG-3 :
• 1 no. 220 kV line bay at
Rs. 6 Cr (@ Rs.
Kurnool-IV PS for above DTL –
2.0 lakh /MW)
under the scope of ISTS
• Generation Station of M/s
• Conn-BG1 : Rs.
SAEL Industries Ltd. – Kurnool
50 lakhs
-IV PS 220 kV S/c line along
• Conn-BG2 :
with line bay at generation PS
SAEL Industries Details given 31.03.2027 Rs.3.0 Cr
V. 2200000844 Ltd.
Kurnool-IV PS 300 – under the scope of NIL
below. #(Tentative) (towards bay)
applicant
• Conn-BG-3 :
• 1 no. 220 kV line bay at
Rs. 6 Cr (@ Rs.
Kurnool-IV PS for above DTL –
2.0 lakh /MW)
under the scope of ISTS

#With availability of common transmission system (augmentation other than ATS) required for effectiveness of Connectivity. Firm
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Common transmission system (augmentation) other than ATS for M/s Auro Infra Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000609), M/s Indosol
Solar Pvt. Ltd. (app. no 2200000882 & 2200000884), M/s SAEL Industries Ltd. (app. no 2200000842 & 2200000844) :

• ISTS Network Expansion scheme in Western Region & Southern Region for export of surplus power during high RE scenario in
Southern Region as per Annexure-I.
• Transmission System for Integration of Kurnool-IV PS (Near Aspiri) (Phase-1) details as per Annexure-VI)

Note : applicants are required to submit BGs as per above details within one month of the in-principle grant of Connectivity intimation.

Members agreed for same.

6. Connectivity Related proposal at Karur PS

Application Installed Power Start date of

Eligibility Location details
Application ID, Name of the Project for: Capacity/ injection Connectivity/
Sl. criterion for Nature of Applicant of Connectivity /
date Applicant Location Connectivity/ GNA (Break to ISTS GNA
application GNA requested
GNA/ GNARE up) (MW) (requested)
175 (Wind :
Generating station(s),
2200000818 JSW Neo Energy Karur, Tamil Land BG 110 MW &
I. Connectivity including REGS(s), Karur PS 150 31.05.2025
dt.25.05.2024 Ltd.. Nadu Route Solar : 65
without ESS
MW)

• Karur PS was planned for 2500 MW potential RE capacity. Presently, Karur PS is under operation with 2x500 MVA, 400/230 kV
ICTs. Further, 2x500 MVA, 400/230 kV ICTs (3rd & 4th) are under implementation with SCOD as 12.09.2025. The Connectivity
corresponding to about 1349.6 MW has already been granted/ agreed for grant at Karur PS. Margins are available for grant of
additional connectivity corresponding to 150 MW.
• Applicant has sought enhancement of connectivity against application no. 1200003212, already granted connectivity for 150 MW.
• CTU informed that M/s JSW Renew Energy Ltd. (application no. 22000002868) and M/s JSW Neo Energy Ltd. (application no.
22000003212) have granted Connectivity for 270 MW and 150 MW respectively at Karur PS through separate 230 kV Single
circuit for each application. Further, M/s First Energy Pvt. Ltd. was granted in-principle grant of connectivity for 100 MW
(application no. 2200000441) through sharing of dedicated connectivity infrastructure of M/s JSW Neo Energy Ltd. (application
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• M/s JSW informed that it has implemented D/c tower line for stringing of both circuits for applications no. 22000003212 and
22000002868. Further, length of dedicated connectivity line(s) is about 4 Km and both pooling stations (for application no.
22000002868 & 22000003212) are adjacent.
• Accordingly, CTU mentioned that connectivity corresponding to 520 MW (270 MW +150 MW +100 MW) has already been granted
at Karur PS through generation pooling stations of M/s JSW. With consideration of requested connectivity for 150 MW, total
connectivity granted / considered for grant through above mentioned generation Pooling Stations shall be 670 MW. In view of
above, CTU proposed to grant connectivity to M/s JSW Neo Energy Ltd. for application no. 2200000818 (150 MW) at its Pooling
Station (for application no. 22000003212) through interconnect of 230 kV Pooling Stations of M/s JSW Neo Energy Ltd. (for
application no. 22000003212) and M/s JSW Renew Energy Ltd. (for application no. 22000002868). The schematic for proposed
arrangement is given at Exhibit-A. The proposed interconnection shall provide evacuation of 670 MW power through 230 kV
2xS/c lines and also enhance the reliability for each project.
• M/s JSW Neo Energy Ltd. have requested for change in fuel source from Hybrid to wind. In this regard, CTU mentioned that in
line with CERC order dated 12.05.2024 in petition no. 9/MP/2024, after submission of application, change of fuel source can be
made only after final grant of connectivity. Accordingly, applicant may submit its request after issuance of final grant of connectivity
for above mentioned application.
• After detailed deliberations, it was agreed to grant connectivity to M/s JSW Neo Energy Ltd. for 150 MW (application no.
2200000818) through the following connectivity transmission system.

Connectivity Transmission system for M/s JSW Neo Energy Ltd. (application no. 2200000818 for 150 MW):

i. Dedicated Connectivity Tr. System

• Through dedicated connectivity transmission system allocated to M/s JSW Neo Energy Ltd. for application no. 22000003212
(for 150 MW) and M/s First Energy Pvt. Ltd. (application no. 22000000441 for 100 MW) i.e. Generation Pooling Station of
M/s JSW Neo Energy Ltd. – Karur PS 230 kV S/c line – all arrangement under the scope of applicant.
• Interconnection of 230 kV generation pooling stations of M/s JSW Neo Energy for application no. 22000003212 and M/s JSW
Renew Energy Ltd. (application no. 22000002868) through bus extension / suitable mechanism – all arrangement under
the scope of applicant.

ii. Associated Transmission System for GNA: Nil

iii. Common Transmission system required for effectiveness of connectivity/GNA (augmentation other than ATS) :

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• ISTS Network Expansion scheme in Western Region & Southern Region for export of surplus power during high RE scenario
in Southern Region as per Annexure-I.
• Augmentation of 2x500 MVA, 400/230 kV ICTS (3rd & 4th ) at Karur PS.
Start date of Connectivity: 13.09.2025 with the availability of common transmission system required for effectiveness of
Connectivity/ GNA.

Further, applicant is required to submit BGs as per following details within one month of the in-principle grant of intimation:
Conn-BG1 of Rs. 50 lakhs + Conn-BG3 of Rs. 3.0 Cr. (@Rs.2 lakhs/MW).

It was also agreed that as M/s First Energy Pvt. Ltd has been granted connectivity through sharing of dedicated connectivity
infrastructure of M/s JSW Neo Energy Ltd. and dedicated connectivity infrastructure sharing agreement is yet to be submitted by both
parties, therefore, intimation for in-principle grant of connectivity to M/s JSW Neo Energy Ltd. (application no. 2200000818) for 150
MW shall be issued only after submission of agreement for sharing of dedicated connectivity infrastructure.

Members agreed for above.

7. Connectivity Related proposal at Kadapa-II PS

Application Installed Power Start date of

Eligibility Location details
Application ID, Name of the Project for: Capacity/ injection Connectivity/
Sl. criterion for Nature of Applicant of Connectivity /
date Applicant Location Connectivity/ GNA (Break to ISTS GNA
application GNA requested
GNA/ GNARE up) (MW) (requested)
Rachayapeta/
2200000885 Shirdi Sai Gopavaram, Satndalone ESS
I. Connectivity - Kadapa-II 990 MW 900 30.09.2030
dt.31.05.2024 Electricals Limited YSR, Andhra (PSPP)
Pradesh

CTU informed that applicant has sought connectivity at Kadapa-II as per above details. However, transmission scheme for Kaddpa-
II is yet to be finalized. Applicant was suggested to consider grant of connectivity at existing Cuddapah S/s / Ananthapuram PS.
Representative mentioned that it will submit the details after analysis of suggested locations.

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8. Connectivity Related proposal at Gadag-II PS

Location Total Connectivity Start date of

Application for: Eligibility
Application ID Name of the Project Nature of details of Installed Sought [Power Connectivity/
Sl. Connectivity/ criterion for
& date Applicant Location Applicant Connectivity Capacity/ injection to GNA
GNA/ GNARE application
(as requested) GNA ISTS (MW)] (requested)
Generating
Taralakatt, station(s),
2200000825 NTPC Renewable Koppal,
I. Connectivity LoA including Gadag-II PS 76 (wind) 76 16.04.2026
dt. 20.05.2024 Energy. Ltd. Karnataka REGS(s),
without ESS
Generating
Serentica LoA
Bennikal, station(s),
2200000855 Renewables (contract
II. Bellary, Connectivity including Gadag-II PS 250 (wind) 250 31.12.2027
dt. 28.05.2024 INDIA 11 PVt. Karnataka capacity :
Ltd. REGS(s),
200 MW)
without ESS
NTPC Renewable Energy. Ltd. has sought connectivity for 76 MW at Gadag-II PS and requested to implement 220 kV line bays for
termination of DTL at ISTS under the scope of ISTS. Connectivity has been sought on basis of multilocational SECI LoA,
SECI/C&P/HPD/T7/LOA-A3/NREL/P1/63858 dated 03.05.2024, for contract capacity of 300 MW.
M/s Serentica Renewables INDIA 11 PVt. Ltd. has sought connectivity for 76 MW at Gadag-II PS and requested to implement 220
kV line bays for termination of DTL at ISTS under the scope of ISTS Applicant has sought connectivity on basis of NTPC multilocation
LOA, NTPC/RE-CS/2023-24/FDRE/BOO-12-LOA-241 dated 22.04.2024.
CTU informed that margins are not available at Gadag-II PS for grant of additional connectivity and both Gadag-II PS & Koppal-II
PS have already closed for grant of additional connectivity. In view of above, it was opined that applicant may opt for other locations,
viz. Bijapur/ Davanagere/ Bellary PS, for grant of connectivity.

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9. Proposal for grant of GNA

Application Location
GNA Breakup Eligibility Installed
Application for: details of Start date End date of
Name of the (Within & under GNA Nature of Capacity/
ID, date of Connectivity/ STU details Connectivity of GNA GNA
Applicant outside Regulations Applicant GNA
submission GNA/ / GNA (requested) (requested)
region) 2022 quantum
GNARE requested
Within region : Drawee entity
2200000857, 132 kV
8 MW GNA under connected to
dt. Linde India Ltd. GNA APTRANSCO Cherivi S/s of 8 MW 16.07.2024 30.06.2039
Outside region 17.1 (ii) Intra State of
28.05.2024 APTRANSCO
: 0 MW APTRANSCO

M/s Linde India Ltd. has sought grant of GNA as per above details. Applicant has submitted NoC dated 16.05.2024, issued by
APTRANSCO. During the meeting applicant requested to consider start date of GNA as 01.01.2025. Applicant was requested to
share the details regarding how existing 8 MW load shall be met till grant of GNA for 8 MW. After detailed deliberations, it was
decided that application shall be discussed in next CMETS-SR meeting.

10. Proposal to review the Connectivity Transmission system of already agreed Connectivity at Karur PS

In 31st CMETS-SR, held on 30.05.2024, it was agreed to grant connectivity to M/s Amplus Theta Energy Pvt. Ltd for 65 MW
(application no. 2200000699) through 230 kV S/c line & M/s Amplus Sun Beat Pvt. Ltd for 80 MW (application no. 2200000698)
through sharing of connectivity infrastructure of M/s Amplus Theta Energy Pvt. Ltd. at Karur PS
It may be noted that M/s Nannai Solar Park Pvt. Ltd. has been granted in-principle grant of connectivity for 93 MW (application no.
2200000628) through 220 kV S/c separate line bay at Karur PS. Further, sufficient margins are available in the bay allocated to M/s
Nannai Solar Park Pvt. Ltd for accommodation of connectivity agreed for grant to M/s Amplus Theta Energy Pvt. Ltd for 65 MW
(application no. 2200000699) & M/s Amplus Sun Beat Pvt. Ltd. for 80 MW (application no. 2200000698).
For optimal utilization of ISTS, the proposal for connectivity to M/s Amplus Sun Beat Pvt. Ltd. & M/s Amplus Theta Energy Pvt. Ltd.
may be reviewed. After deliberation, it was agreed that M/s Amplus Sun Beat Pvt. Ltd. & M/s Amplus Theta Energy Pvt. Ltd. may
be granted connectivity through dedicated connectivity transmission system of M/s Nannai Solar Park Pvt. Ltd. and already agreed
dedicated connectivity transmission system may be revised accordingly.

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Therefore, following are revised in the connectivity transmission system for M/s Amplus Sun Beat Pvt. Ltd. & M/s Amplus Theta
Energy Pvt. Ltd.
a. Revised Connectivity Transmission system under GNA for M/s Amplus Theta Energy Pvt. Ltd. (application no.
2200000698 for 65 MW):
Earlier agreed Connectivity transmission system [as per 31st Modified connectivity transmission system
CMETS-SR, held on 30.05.2024]
Dedicated Connectivity Tr. System: Dedicated Connectivity Tr. System:
• Generation Pooling Station of M/s Amplus Theta Energy Pvt. • Through sharing of dedicated connectivity transmission
Ltd. – Karur PS 230 kV S/c line along with line bay at generation system granted to M/s Nannai Solar Park Private Ltd. for
pooling end – under the scope of applicant. application no. 2200000628 (for 93 MW) i.e. M/s Nannai
• 1 no. 230 kV line bay at Karur PS for termination of above DTL Solar Park Private Ltd. –Karur PS 230 kV S/c line – all
– under the scope of ISTS arrangement under the scope of applicant.

• Conn-BG1 - Rs. 50 lakhs • Conn-BG1 - Rs. 50 lakhs

• Conn-BG2 - Rs. 3.0 Crs. • Conn-BG2 - NA
(towards implementation of terminal bay under ISTS) • Conn-BG3 - Rs. 1.30 Crs. (@Rs.2 lakhs/MW)
• Conn-BG3 - Rs. 1.30 Crs. (@Rs.2 lakhs/MW)
b. Revised Connectivity Transmission system under GNA for M/s Amplus Sun Beat Pvt. Ltd. (application no. 2200000699 for
80 MW):
Earlier agreed Connectivity transmission system [as per modified connectivity transmission system
st
31 CMETS-SR, held on 30.05.2024]
Dedicated Connectivity Tr. System: Dedicated Connectivity Tr. System:
• Through dedicated connectivity transmission of M/s Amplus Through sharing of dedicated connectivity transmission system
Theta Energy Pvt. Ltd. for application no. 2200000699 (for 65 granted to M/s Nannai Solar Park Private Ltd. for application
MW) i.e. Generation Pooling Station of M/s Amplus Theta no. 2200000628 (for 93 MW) i.e. M/s Nannai Solar Park Private
Energy Pvt. Ltd. – Karur PS 230 kV S/c line – all arrangement Ltd. –Karur PS 230 kV S/c line – all arrangement under the
under the scope of applicant. scope of applicant.

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Annexure-I

ISTS Network Expansion scheme in Western Region & Southern Region for export of surplus power during high RE
scenario in Southern Region

Sl. Scope of the Transmission Capacity /km

Scheme
1. Narendra New (GIS) – Pune 340 km
(GIS) 765kV D/c line with • 765 kV line bays -2 (GIS) (at Narendra New)
1x330MVAr switchable line • 765 kV line bays -2 (GIS) (at Pune)
reactor on each ckt at both • 765 kV, 330 MVAr SLR – 2 nos (7 X 110 MVAr incl. 1 switchable spare unit) at Pune
ends (GIS)
• 765 kV, 330 MVAr SLR – 2 nos (6 X 110 MVAr) at Narendra (New) (GIS)
2. Upgradation of Narendra • 765/400 kV, 1500 MVA- 4 no. (13 X 500 MVA incl. 1 spare unit)
(New) (GIS) to its rated • 765 kV ICT bays- 4 nos. (GIS)
voltage of 765 klevel along • 400 kV ICT bays- 4 nos. (GIS)
with 4x1500 MVA transformer • 765 kV, 330 MVAr BR – 2 nos. (7 X 110 MVAr incl. 1 switchable spare unit to be
and 2x330 MVAr Bus used for both bus/line reactors)
Reactor. • 765 kV Bus Reactor bays – 2 nos. (GIS)

Annexure-II

Transmission Scheme for integration of Davanagere / Chitradurga REZ in Karnataka

i) Establishment of 765/400kV 4x1500 MVA, 400/220kV 4x500 MVA Pooling Station near Davanagere / Chitradurga, Karnataka
with provision of two (2) sections of 4500 MVA each at 400kV level and provision of four (4) sections of 2500 MVA each at
220kV level
ii) Upgradation of Narendra New – Madhugiri 765kV D/c line (presently charged at 400kV level) at its rated 765kV voltage level
iii) Upgradation of Madhugiri {Tumkur(Vasantnarsapura)} to its rated voltage of 765kV level alongwith 3x1500 MVA, 765/400kV
ICTs and 2x330 MVAr, 765kV bus reactors

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iv) LILO of Narendra New – Madhugiri 765kV D/c line at Davanagere / Chitradurga 765/400kV PS (~35 km) {with 240 MVAr SLR
at both ends on Narendra New – Davanagere section (~280 km) and 330 MVAr SLR at Davanagere end on Davangere –
Madhugiri section (~200 km)}
v) 400 kV line reactors (80 MVAr) on both ends of Narendra New – Madhugiri 765kV D/c line shall be utilized as bus reactors at
respective 400kV substations based on availability of bays or may be utilized as line reactor / bus reactor at other line / substation
as per requirements.
vi) 2x330 MVAr (765kV) bus reactors at Davanagere/ Chitradurga PS

Annexue-III
Transmission Scheme for integration of Bijapur REZ in Karnataka
• Establishment of 5x500 MVA, 400/220kV Pooling Station near Bijapur (Vijayapura) area, Karnataka
• Bijapur PS – Raichur New 400kV (Quad ACSR moose) D/c line with 80 MVAr SLR at Bijapur end on both circuits (~150 km)
• 2x125MVAr 420 kV bus reactors at Bijapur PS

Annexure-IV
Transmission System for Integration of Anantapur-II (Near Rayadurgam) REZs (for 7.5 GW)

• Establishment of 6x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV & 10x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Anantapur-II Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra
Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors at Anantapur-II PS (4 GW injection at 220 kV level and 3.5 GW
injection at 400 kV level)
• + 300 MVAR STATCOM at Ananthpur-II, 2x125 MVAr MSR
• Establishment of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV CN’Halli Station 765/400 along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors
• Anantapur-II – Davangere 765kV D/c line (about 150km) with 240 MVAR SLR at Anatpur-II end on both circuits
• Anantapur-II – Cuddapah 765kV D/c line (about 200km) with 330 MVAR SLR at Anatpur-II end on both circuits
• Anantapur-II – CN’Halli 765kV D/c line (about 180km) with 330 MVAR SLR at Anatpur-II end on both circuits
• CN’Halli - CN’Halli (KPTCL) 400 kV (quad) D/c line (about 10km)

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Phase-I (4 GW)
• Establishment of 4x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV & 4x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Anantapur-II Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra
Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors at Anantapur-II PS (1.5 GW injection at 220 kV level and 2.5 GW
injection at 400 kV level)
• + 300 MVAR STATCOM at Ananthpur-II, 2x125 MVAr MSR
• Anantapur-II – Davangere 765kV D/c line (about 150km) with 240 MVAR SLR at Anatpur-II end on both circuits
• Anantapur-II – Cuddapah 765kV D/c line (about 200km) with 330 MVAR SLR at Anatpur-II end on both circuits
Phase-II (3.5 GW)
• Augmentation of 2x1500 MVA, 765/400 & 6x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV Pooling Station (2.5 GW injection at 220 kV
level and 2 GW injection at 400 kV level)
• Establishment of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV CN’Halli Station along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors
• Anantapur-II – CN’Halli 765kV D/c line (about 180km) with 330 MVAR SLR at Anatpur-II end on both circuits
• CN’Halli - CN’Halli (KPTCL) 400 kV (quad) D/c line (about 10km)

Annexure-V
Transmission Scheme for Solar Energy Zone in Bidar (2500 MW), Karnataka

• Establishment of 3x1500MVA (765/400kV), 5x500MVA (400/220kV)

• Bidar PS with 765kV (1x240 MVAR) and 400kV (1x125 MVAR) Bus Reactor
• Bidar PS – Maheshwaram (PG) 765kV D/C line with 240 MVAr SLR for each circuit at Bidar PS end

Annexure-VI

Transmission System for Integration of Kurnool-IV (Near Aspiri) REZ (for 7.5 GW)
• Establishment of 6x1500 MVA, 765/400 & 10x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra
Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors at Kurnool-IV PS (4 GW injection at 220 kV level and 3.5 GW injection
at 400 kV level)
• + 300 MVAR STATCOM at Kurnool-IV, 2x125 MVAr MSR
• Establishment of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV Veltoor-II Station with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors

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• Kurnool-IV – Veltoor-II 765kV D/c line (about 180 kms) with 330 MVAR SLR at Kurnool-IV on both circuits
• Veltoor-II– Bidar 765kV D/c line (about 200 kms) with 330 MVAR SLR at Bidar end on both circuits
• Kurnool-IV – Kurnool-III PS 765 kV D/c line (about 150 kms) with 240 MVAR SLR at Kurnool-IV end on both circuits
• Augmentation of 1x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICT at C’Peta
• Veltoor-II– Veltoor TS 400 kV (quad) D/c line (about 60 kms)
• Veltoor-II– Udandpur 400 kV (quad) D/c line (about 30 kms)
• LILO of Vijayawada-Nellore 400 kV D/c line at C’Peta (about 20 kms)
Phase-I (4.5 GW)
• Establishment of 4x1500 MVA, 765/400 & 4x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra
Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors at Kurnool-IV PS (1.5 GW injection at 220 kV level and 3 GW
injection at 400 kV level)
• + 300 MVAR STATCOM at Kurnool-IV, 2x125 MVAr MSR
• Kurnool-IV – Bidar 765kV D/c line (about 330 kms) with 330 MVAR SLR at both end on both circuits
• Kurnool-IV – Kurnool-III PS 765 kV D/c line (about 150 kms) with 240 MVAR SLR at Kurnool-IV end on both circuits
• Augmentation of 1x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICT at C’Peta
Phase-II (3 GW)
• Augmentation of 2x1500 MVA, 765/400 & 6x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV Pooling Station (2 GW injection at 220 kV
level and 2 GW injection at 400 kV level)
• Establishment of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV Veltoor-II Station with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors
• LILO of Kurnool-IV – Bidar 765kV D/c line at Veltoor-II (about 60 kms)
• Veltoor-II– Veltoor TS 400 kV D/c (quad) line (about 60 kms)
• Veltoor-II– Udandpur 400 kV D/c (quad) line (about 30 kms)
• LILO of Vijayawada-Nellore 400 kV D/c line at C’Peta (about 20 kms)

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Exhibit-A

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Annexure-A

List of participants to 32nd Consultation Meeting for Evolving Transmission Scheme in SR held on 28.06.2024.

SRPC
1. Shri Asit Singh MS

GRID-INDIA
1. Shri S P Kumar ED, SRLDC
2. Shri T Mutukumar Sr. DGM, SRLDC
3. Shri A Janardhan Ch. Mgr, SRLDC

POWERGRID
1. Shri G Dhananjaya Sr. GM, SRTS-II

STU
1. Shri T. Jagath Reddy Director/Transmission, TRTRANSCO
2. Shri R Jayakumar Director (Transmission), KPTCL
3. Shri B. Narsinga Rao Director/Grid Operations, TRTRANSCO
4. Shri P. Suresh Babu CE /Power Systems, TRTRANSCO
5. Shri M. Sudarsan SE /SYSTEM STDUIES, TANTRANSCO
6. Shri G. Ramesh Kumar EE /SYSTEM STUDIES, TANTRANSCO
7. Ms. J. Kalaiselvi AEE /System Studies, TANTRANSCO
8. Shri M. Suthuraman SE /CERC, TANGEDCO
9. Dr. R. Kathiravan EE /CERC, TANGEDCO
10. Shri R. Kumutha AEE /CERC, TANGEDCO
11. Shri Vishwanath Naik Chief Engineer (P&C), KPTCL
12. Ms. Gayatri Kulkarni EE, KPTCL
13. Ms. Divya Prabha H AEE, KPTCL

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SECI
1. Shri R. K. Agarwal Consultant

CTUIL
1. Shri V Thiagrajan CGM
2. Shri Anil Kumar Meena GM
3. Shri Ajay Dahiya DGM
4. Shri Ankush Patel Chief Manager
5. Shri Venkatesh Gorli Chief Manager
6. Ms. Himanshi Manager
7. Shri Umesh Dhanuk Engineer
Connectivity Applicants
1. Shri Abhilash Yadav AMPIN Energy Utility Private Limited
2. Shri Rohit Kumar Sharma AMPIN Energy Utility Private Limited
3. Shri Sachin Jindal Enfinity Global
4. Dr. Vasundhara Sen First Energy Private Limited
5. Ms. Madhu Rejeti Fourth Partner Energy Pvt Ltd
6. Shri Ayush Jain Ganeko Four Energy Private Limited (Solarpack)
7. Shri Ayush Jain Ganeko Three Energy Private Limited (Solarpack)
8. Shri Deepak Consul Gentari Renewables India
9. Shri Vivek Hooda Green Infra Wind Energy Private Limited
10. Shri Ankur Pathak Jade Hybren Private Limited
11. Shri Pritpal Singh JSW Group, Mumbai
12. Shri Abhilash Yadav AMPIN Energy Utility Private Limited
13. Shri Animesh Manna NTPC Renewable Energy Limited
14. Shri Sushanta Basumatary Purvah Green Power Private Limited

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15. Shri Farrukh Aamir Purvah Green Power Private Limited

16. Shri Adrit Palchoudhury Purvah Green Power Pvt. Ltd.
17. Shri Mohit Jain Renew Solar Power Private Limited
18. Shri Ajay Tiwari SAEL Industries
19. Shri Pankaj Kumar Sharma SAEL Industries Limited
20. Ms. Aakanksha Bhisikar Serentica Renewables India Private Limited
21. Shri Vishnu Pad Saha Shirdi Sai Electricals Limited
22. Shri Chinmay Sirdeshmukh Sprng Energy
23. Shri Gaurav Kumar Sunsure Energy
24. Shri Georgie Thomas UPC Renewables
25. Shri Ashish Sontakke UPC Renewables India
26. Shri Georgie Thomas Vismaya Renewables

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Minutes of the Joint Study meeting of Southern Region Constituents

held from 2nd to 4th May, 2024 at Hyderabad

In the 50th SRPC meeting held on 16.03.2024 and 29th CMETS-SR held on 28.03.2024, it
was decided to hold physical Joint Study meeting for Inter-Regional links between NEW-
Grid & SR-Grid and ISTS network strengthening in SR to facilitate import of power for
meeting demand by 2029-30 time frame and various ISTS proposals. Accordingly, Joint
Study meeting was conducted from 2nd to 4th May, 2024 at POWERGRID SRTS-I RHQ
Hyderabad with participation from SRPC, CTUIL, SRLDC, KPTCL, KSEBL, APTRANSCO,
TSTRANSCO, TANTRANSCO and TANGEDCO. List of participants is attached at
Annexure-I.

As host for the Joint Study meeting, ED, SRTS-I, POWERGRID welcomed all the
participants and expressed gratitude for providing the opportunity for hosting the meeting
towards identification / strengthening of SR Grid. He wished the participants all the very best
for fruitful deliberations and planning of optimal transmission system for SR Grid. He
requested SRPC and CTU to proceed with the agenda for the meeting.

Superintendent Engineer, SRPC, welcomed the participants and stated that Joint Studies
would be conducted as per the decision in the 50th SRPC meeting held on 16.03.2024 for
identification of Inter-Regional links between NEW-Grid & SR-Grid and ISTS network
strengthening in SR to facilitate import of power for meeting demand by 2029-30 time frame.
Further based on the decision in the meeting, the schemes shall be deliberated in the next
SRPC meeting. He requested CTU to take up the agenda for the meeting.

CTU stated that tentative proposal along with the system study files have already been
circulated vide email dated 29.04.2024. Demand projections have been sought for 2029-30
timeframe from STUs for carrying out the system studies, as per the decision in the various
SRPC meetings. Inputs have been received from SR STUs except from KPTCL and
Puducherry. KPTCL informed that they would require one month for providing the requisite
inputs. It was opined that, in case of non-availability of inputs, demand may be considered
as per 20th EPS.

A. Transmission System for integration of Kurnool-IV and Anantapur-II REZs in Andhra

Pradesh

1. CTU informed that Transmission System for integration of Kurnool-IV and Ananthapuram-II
REZs were discussed in the 28th CMETS-SR held on 29.02.2024 wherein it was informed
that Govt. of India has set a target of 500 GW generation capacity from non-fossil fuel
resources by 2030. In this direction, MNRE has identified addition of 86 GW RE Potential is
identified in the State of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu (Offshore)
in Southern Region. Out of the identified (86 GW) RE Potential in Southern Region, 51 GW
has been identified in the State of Andhra Pradesh (Ananthapur– 20 GW, Kurnool – 23 GW
& Kadapa – 8 GW).

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A comprehensive transmission system for integration of 51 GW RE Potential in Andhra

Pradesh have been identified by CEA and a report on Transmission System for Integration
of over 500 GW RE Capacity has been published by CEA on 07.12.2022. The details of
district wise potential is as below.

Potential Total Maximum Evacuation

BESS
District Pooling Station (GW) (GW) Dispatch System
(GW)
Wind Solar (GW) (GW)
Anantapur Anantapur, Anantapur-II 10 10 20 15 5 10
Kurnool Kurnool-IV, Kurnool-V 8 15 23 18 6 12
Kadapa Kadapa-II 0 8 8 8 3 5
Total 18 33 51 41 14 27

2. As per the CEA 500 GW RE report, following transmission system has been identified for
integration of Kurnool-IV, Anantapur-II, Kurnool-V & Kadapa-II :

a. Transmission System for integration of Kurnool REZ-I (7.5 GW Solar, 4 GW Wind,

3 GW BESS)
• Establishment of 5x1500 MVA, 765/400 & 7x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV
Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) &
2x125 MVAr (400 kV) bus reactors at Kurnool-IV PS (3 GW injection at 220 kV level
and 3 GW injection at 400 kV level)
• Kurnool-IV – Kurnool-III PS 765 kV D/c line (~100 km)
• Kurnool-IV – Bidar PS 765 kV D/c line with 240 MVAr SLR at both ends (~280 km)

b. Transmission System for integration of Kurnool REZ-II (7.5 GW Solar, 4 GW Wind,

3 GW BESS)
• Establishment of 5x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV & 7x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-V
Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) &
2x125 MVAr (400 kV) bus reactors at Kurnool-V PS (3 GW injection at 220 kV level
and 3 GW injection at 400 kV level)
• Kurnool-V – Chilakaluripeta 765 kV D/c line with 330 MVAr SLR at Kurnool-V PS end
(~210 km)
• Kurnool-V – Kurnool-IV 765 kV D/c line (~100 km)
• Chilakaluripeta – Podili 400 kV (quad) D/c line (~100 km)
• Augmentation by 2x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICTs at Chilakaluripeta 765/400 kV
substation
• Augmentation by 2x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICTs at Maheshwaram 765/400 kV
substation

c. Transmission System for integration of Anantapur-II REZ (7.5 GW Solar, 4 GW

Wind, 3 GW BESS)

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• Establishment of 6x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV & 9x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Anantapur-II

Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) &
2x125 MVAr (400 kV) bus reactors at Anantapur-II PS (4 GW injection at 220 kV level
and 4 GW injection at 400 kV level)
• Anantapur-II – Cuddapah 765 kV D/c line with 240 MVAr SLR at Anantapur-II PS
(~250 km)
• Anantapur-II – Kurnool-V PS 765 kV D/c line (~100 km)

d. Transmission System for integration of Kadapa REZ (8 GW Solar, 3 GW BESS)

• Establishment of 4x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV & 6x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Pooling
Station near Kadapa (Kadapa II PS), Andhra Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765
kV) & 2x125 MVAr (400 kV) bus reactors at Kadapa-II PS (2.5 GW injection at 220
kV level and 2.5 GW injection at 400 kV level)
• LILO of both circuits of Anantapur-II – Cuddapah 765 kV D/c line at Kadapa-II PS
(~10 km)
• Kadapa-II PS – Thiruvalam 765 kV D/c line with 240 MVAr SLR at both ends (~250
km)
3. Matter was discussed in the 28th CMETS-SR held on 29.02.2024 wherein it was informed
that Connectivity of about 7740 MW (2390 MW at 220kV level & 5350 MW at 400kV level)
has been granted / agreed for grant at Kurnool-III PS. Similarly, Connectivity of about 3765
MW (1055 MW at 220kV level & 2710 MW at 400kV level) has been granted / agreed for
grant at Ananthapuram PS. Keeping above in view, it is prudent to take up the
implementation of Kurnool-IV PS and Anantapur-II PS for integration of RE generation
projects in Kurnool and Anantapur areas. It was also informed that NREDCAP had
requested for establishment of new 765kV substation near Aspiri, Kurnool district,
accordingly, same may be established at suitable location near Aspiri in Kurnool district.
Further, as requested by NREDCAP Ananthapuram-II PS may be established at suitable
location near Raydurg in Ananthapuram district. After detailed deliberations, it was decided
that a physical joint study may be carried out for finalization of the transmission system for
Kurnool-IV and Ananthapuram-II.

4. During the Joint Study meeting, CTU informed that presently Connectivity of about 5300
MW (2390 MW at 220kV level & 5350 MW at 400kV level) has been granted / agreed for
grant at Kurnool-III PS. Similarly, Connectivity of about 3905 MW (1195 MW at 220kV level
& 2710 MW at 400kV level) has been granted / agreed for grant at Ananthapuram PS.
Accordingly, for further grant of connectivity in Kurnool/Ananthpur area, timely
implementation of transmission schemes identified in Kurnool/Ananthpur as a part of above
identified potential may be taken-up in phases.

It was stated that transmission may be taken-up in phased manner in order to ensure proper
utilization of the transmission system. CTU proposed that in the initial phase, Kurnool-IV
and Ananthpur-II PS may be taken-up for implementation to facilitate integration of RE.

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Further, the transmission system as finalized in the joint Study meeting may be taken-up in
phases.

5. CTU informed that as per the 500 GW report, a huge quantum of RE power is being
integrated at planned Kurnool-IV, Kurnool-V, Anantapur-II and Kadapa-II PS together with
existing/under implementation Kurnool (new), Kurnool-III and Anantapur PS. Further for
optimal utilization of the existing/under construction transmission system, additional 3.5 GW
power is being integrated at Kurnool-III PS through augmentation of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400
kV ICTs and Kurnool-III- C’Peta 765 kV D/c line. All these Pooling stations are
interconnected through 765 kV or 400 kV transmission network. This may lead to
overloading of immediate transmission system and may lead to outage of huge quantum of
power due to proximity and huge pooling of RE generation as well as common evacuation
corridors. In view of the above, it is prudent to review the transmission system in consultation
with the regional constituents.

It was informed that as per the proposed transmission system, Kurnool-IV and Anantapur-
II PS which were earlier being integrated through Kurnool-V are proposed to be
disintegrated and connected to different ISTS points for further dispersal of power. Kurnool-
IV PS is being integrated to Kurnool-III, Bidar and Veltoor-II (proposed new substation)
through 765 kV high capacity corridors along with 400 kV interconnections to STU
substations for meeting load requirements. Further, Anantapur-II PS is proposed to be
interconnected to Davangere, Cuddapah and CN’Halli (proposed new substation) through
765 kV high capacity corridors along with 400 kV interconnections to STU substations for
meeting load requirements.

It was stated that implementation of transmission system may be taken-up in phased

manner in order to utilization of the transmission system. It was proposed that in the initial
phase, Kurnool-IV and Ananthpur-II PS may be taken-up for implementation to facilitate
integration of RE. Further, the transmission system as finalized in the joint Study meeting
may be taken-up in phases.

6. CTU informed that the considering the implementation schedule of 36 months [24 months
of implementation and 6 months of approval] transmission scheme for integration of
potential REZ at Kurnool-IV and Ananthpur-II PS is likely to be commissioned by Dec’26.
Accordingly, system studies have been conducted in 2026-27 timeframe. CTU informed that
considering the methodology for preparation of Load generation balance of the Rolling Plan,
demand of 61 GW is considered in Scenario-4 (June Solar max), whereas demand of 73
GW is considered in Scenario-7 (February evening peak). In this regard, it was opined that
Southern Region has already recorded demand of 64 GW and the same is expected to rise
to 80 GW as per the EPS by 2026-27 timeframe. Accordingly, demand considered for
system studies may be finalized as per the inputs received from the STUs. Based on the
observations received from STUs, load-generation and network updation was carried out
and detailed system studies were conducted. As per the revised LGB, export of about
16000 MW was observed in Scenario-4 with the consideration of various RE pooling stations
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in Southern Region and proposed Kurnool-IV & Ananthpur-II PS and

Davanagere/Chitradurga, Bellary and Bijapur REZ potential. Further, import of about 11000
MW was observed in Scenario-7. The load-generation balance, study results and
assumptions considered are enclosed at Annexure-II.

7. During the meeting, following comprehensive transmission system was proposed for
integration of RE generation projects at Kurnool-IV and Anantapur-II in Andhra Pradesh :

a. Transmission System for Integration of Kurnool-IV (Near Aspiri) REZ (for 7.5 GW)
• Establishment of 6x1500 MVA, 765/400 & 10x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV
Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus
reactors at Kurnool-IV PS (4 GW injection at 220 kV level and 3.5 GW injection at
400 kV level)
• + 300 MVAR STATCOM at Kurnool-IV, 2x125 MVAr MSR
• Establishment of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV Veltoor-II Station with 2x330 MVAr (765
kV) bus reactors
• Kurnool-IV – Veltoor-II 765kV D/c line (about 180 kms)
• Veltoor-II– Bidar 765kV D/c line (about 200 kms)
• Kurnool-IV – Kurnool-III PS 765 kV D/c line (about 150 kms)
• Augmentation of 1x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICT at C’Peta
• Veltoor-II– Veltoor TS 400 kV (quad) D/c line (about 60 kms)
• Veltoor-II– Udandpur 400 kV (quad) D/c line (about 30 kms)
• C’Peta – Thalapaleyam 400 kV (quad) D/c line (about 30 kms)

b. Transmission System for Integration of Anantapur-II (Near Rayadurgam) REZs (for

7.5 GW)
• Establishment of 6x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV & 10x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Anantapur-
II Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV)
bus reactors at Anantapur-II PS (4 GW injection at 220 kV level and 3.5 GW injection
at 400 kV level)
• + 300 MVAR STATCOM at Ananthpur-II, 2x125 MVAr MSR
• Establishment of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV CN’Halli Station 765/400 along with
2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors
• Anantapur-II – Davangere 765kV D/c line (about 150km)
• Anantapur-II – Cuddapah 765kV D/c line (about 200km)
• Anantapur-II – CN’Halli 765kV D/c line (about 180km)
• CN’Halli - CN’Halli (KPTCL) 400 kV (quad) D/c line (about 10km)

8. During the meeting, TANGEDGO and APTRANSCO stated that as per the proposal,
Kurnool-IV & Ananthpur-II PS are planned with transformation capacity of 7.5 GW each. In
this context, how much RE capacity and connectivity shall be integrated/granted at these

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Pooling Stations. Towards this, CTU stated that as per the CEA Transmission Planning
Criteria, maximum 9 GW of transformation capacity has been stipulated for generation
stations. Accordingly, considering ‘N-1’ criteria, maximum 7.5 GW of RE capacity injection
shall be allowed at these proposed substations and the same has been considered in the
studies. Further, with respect to quantum of connectivity, it was informed that connectivity
for injecting entities shall be limited to 7.5 GW at 400kV/220kV level.

TANGEDGO stated that as per CEA 500 GW report, for optimal utilization of transmission
system, dispatch factors were considered against the envisaged RE potential for each RE
zone. Further, BESS was also considered at a number of RE Pooling stations for further
optimization of the transmission system. In this regard, it was requested to clarify whether
the same is being considered in the studies. Towards this, CTU stated that connectivity
application being received at RE Pooling Stations have variation from the earlier envisaged
configurations. For example, Koppal-II & Gadag-II PS were envisaged with 4 GW potential
(Solar-2 GW, Wind-2 GW), however connectivity has been granted for 9181 MW out of
which total installed capacity of Solar is 2728 MW and wind is 6794 MW. Further, no
application was received from BESS in Koppal-II or Gadag-II. Accordingly, REZ capacity to
be integrated at Koppal-II and Gadag-II has surpassed the earlier projections in the report.
Accordingly, injections has been considered based on the actual data of the applications.

TANGEDGO stated that in case the dispatch factors and BESS as envisaged in the 500
GW report are not considered, it may lead to excessive transmission system planning and
the transmission system may be stranded. In this regard, CTU clarified that connectivity
grantees are installing more capacity at the RE Pooling stations in order to meet requisite
contracts especially RTC contracts commensurate to the connectivity quantum. Further,
there are provisions in the Regulations which allows connectivity grantees to add more
generation keeping the connectivity quantum same in order to meet their contract
requirements. In such a case, if transmission system is planned considering the dispatch
factors, it may lead to sub-optimal planning of transmission system and generation projects
may not be able to evacuate power commensurate to the connectivity granted. This may
lead to bottle-up of RE generations. Further, in-case BESS apply for connectivity at
proposed RE Pooling Stations, it shall further facilitate accommodation of more RE potential
without any additional investment in transmission system.

9. APTRANSCO informed that it is understood that connectivity has been granted to PSPs at
various RE Pooling stations. PSP are expected to run in motoring mode and draw power
from grid under high RE scenario and accordingly the capacity of PSP may be reduced for
arriving at net injection at such RE PS. In this regard, CTU informed that there is no
mandate/regulation wherein PSP may be restricted to operate in motoring mode in high RE
scenarios. Accordingly, no injection or drawl has been considered from PSPs while
calculation of margins for grant of Connectivity to RE generations.

After detailed deliberations, it was agreed that CTU may refer the matter to CEA seeking
necessary clarification and may request CEA to conduct a meeting with participation from
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SR stake holders regarding consideration of PSP in various scenarios. Further dispatch

factors from RE generations for consideration for immediate evacuation under various
studies may also be discussed and recorded for the purpose of standardization among
regions and stakeholders.

10. APTRANSCO stated that Kurnool-III and Anantapur PS is under implementation with
3x1500 MVA 765/400 kV ICTs, 7x500 MVA, 400/220 kV ICTs at Kurnool-III and 7x500 MVA,
400/220 kV ICTs at Anantapur PS. It is understood that connectivity of 5350 MW has been
granted at 400 kV and 2650 MW at 220 kV at Kurnool-III. Similarly connectivity of 2710 MW
has been granted at 400 kV and 1195 MW at 220 kV at Anatapur PS. Accordingly, 5 nos.
of 400/220 kV ICTs are not getting utilized at Kurnool-III / Anantpur PS. It was requested
that proper planning must be done to ensure utilization of transmission system.

In this regard, CTU clarified that Kurnool-III and Anantapur PS were planned earlier as part
of 66.5 GW of REZ schemes wherein entire power has envisaged at 220 kV level and
accordingly all the ICTs were planned and awarded for implementation for accommodating
connectivity at 220 kV level. However, looking into the quantum of connectivity being
received, connectivity have been granted at 400 kV level also. Options are being explored
for utilization of above ICTs at Kurnool-III and Anantapur PS.

CTU further informed that under the 500 GW report, all the RE PS are being planned
optimally with about 50% injection at 400 kV and balance at 220 kV level thereby deferring
the requirement of additional 400/220 kV lCTs. Same has also been considered in the
present proposal wherein 4 GW injection at 220 kV level and 3.5 GW injection at 400 kV
level has been considered at Kurnool-IV and Anantapur-II PS.

11. During the meeting, TSTRANSCO enquired about the requirement of STATCOMs at
Kurnool-IV and Anantapur-II PS, wherein it was clarified that STATCOMs are being
proposed at these RE Pooling stations as a huge quantum of RE power is being pooled at
Kurnool (new), Kurnool-III, Anantapur, Kurnool-IV and Anantapur-II. Further, Kurnool-V and
Cuddapah-II shall also be integrated in these complex. Looking into the variable and
intermittent nature of RE power and huge quantum of RE power being pooled in the Kurnool
& Anantapur area, STATCOMs are being proposed to provide dynamic reactive support as
well as grid stability in the area. Further, since high voltages are primarily observed in the
area, only 2x125 MVAR MSR are being proposed along with the STATCOMs for providing
static voltage support.

SRLDC, Grid-India stated that they are not able to utilize the full range of reactive support
from the STATCOM due to LV bus voltage. The issue could be addressed by providing
online tap change in the coupling transformer of STATCOM. CTU clarified that based on
the feedback from Grid-India, the matter is being addressed in the RfP documents for all
the upcoming schemes.

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12. During the meeting TANTRANSCO, TSTRANSCO and APTRANSCO stated that in case,
transmission system is implemented under ISTS for dispersal of RE power from the
proposed Pooling Stations whether the same shall be considered under national component
or not. Towards this, CTU clarified that as per the Sharing Regulations, National
Component-Renewable Energy shall comprise of the Yearly Transmission Charges for
transmission systems developed for renewable energy projects as identified by the Central
Transmission Utility. Further, Transformer Component for a State shall comprise of Yearly
Transmission Charges for inter-connecting transformers (ICTs) planned for drawl of power
by the concerned State.

13. With respect to the proposal of Kurnool-IV, TANGEDGO stated that option may be explored
for phasing of the transmission system commensurate with the quantum of connectivity
applications received at Kurnool-IV. Further, Kurnool-IV- Bidar 765 kV D/c line may initially
be charged at 400 kV and depending on the visibility of generation, same may be upgraded
to 765 kV.

In this regard, CTU informed that Bidar PS is implemented as 765/400/220 kV pooling

station and only marginal investment may be deferred by initially charging Kurnool-IV- Bidar
765 kV D/c at 400 kV level. Further, as per the applications being received at Kurnool-
III/Kurnool-IV, upgradation shall be required in a very short period of time. This may lead to
delay in implementation of transmission system and bottling-up of RE power in case the
upgradation is taken-up at a later stage. According, it is proposed that Kurnool-IV- Bidar 765
kV D/c may be implemented in the initial phase itself and 765/400 kV & 400/220 kV ICTs
may be taken-up in phases for optimization of investment in the transmission system.

14. TSTRANSCO stated that though the proposal of integration of Kurnool-IV REZ with Velttor
(TSTRANSCO) through LILO of Kurnool-IV – Bidar 765kV D/c line at Veltoor-II and Veltoor-
II– Veltoor TS 400 kV (quad) D/c line Veltoor-II – Udandpur 400 kV (quad) D/c line primarily
seems to be in order, they shall communicate regarding availability of space for termination
of proposed transmission lines at Veltoor TS. Further, they would discuss the proposal with
senior management.

15. APTRANSCO stated that Vijayawada-Nellore 400 kV D/c line is passing in the vicinity of
C’Peta substation and accordingly option may be explored for LILO of Vijayawada-Nellore
400 kV D/c line at C’Peta. Same was studied and it was agreed that LILO of Vijayawada-
Nellore 400 kV D/c line at C’Peta may be considered in place of C’Peta – Thalapaleyam
400 kV (quad) D/c line.

16. During the meeting, APTRANSCO also raised the issue of high short circuits at Kurnool. In
this regard, CTU informed that the issue has also been reported as a part of Rolling Plan
report of CTU and detailed studies shall be carried out for mitigation of high short circuit at
all substations reported in the report in consultation with the constituents.

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It was noted that prima-facie, with the introduction of 15 ohm series limiting reactor between
Kurnool & Kurnool (new) 400 kV D/c line, there is a reduction of 6-7 kA in short circuit
current. Further, SC currents at Kurnool are observed excessively high which needs detailed
analysis along with the detailed system modelling of the generation projects pooled at
Kurnool (new) including hydro PSP generations. Detailed studies and analysis shall be done
in due course of time and same shall be deliberated in the CMETS meeting.

17. After detailed deliberation, it was agreed that transmission system for Kurnool-IV may be
phased out with Kurnool-IV – Bidar 765kV D/c line and Kurnool-IV – Kurnool-III PS 765 kV
D/c line in the first phase and balance transmission system in second phase. It was also
agreed that the transmission system may taken-up for further approval in the upcoming
CMETS meeting of SR and subsequently with SRPC and NCT.

18. With respect to the proposal of Anatapur-II, SRPC stated that as per the proposed
transmission system, Anathpur-II is being integrated with CN’Halli 400/220 kV susbstation
of KPTCL through Anantapur-II – CN’Halli 765kV D/c line and CN’Halli - CN’Halli (KPTCL)
400 kV (quad) D/c line. In such a case, in case CN’Halli (KPTCL) is delayed, there shall be
no evacuation path from CN’Halli 765/400 kV substation. CTU stated that proposed CN’Halli
765/400 kV substation may be implemented under ISTS as 765/400/220 kV substation in
case KPTCL is not taking up the CN’Halli (KPTCL) 400/200 kV substation. Towards a query
regarding status of implementation of the CN’Halli (KPTCL) substation, KPTCL informed
that land acquisition is under process. CTU stated that the CN’Halli substation and
associated transmission system was finalized in the 2015, however there has been
substantial delay in the implementation of the transmission system. There have been
several instance of network overloading particularly Mysore ICTs on account of such delays
in implementation of STU transmission system. SRLDC stated that on account of above,
SPS was implemented and has already been operated number of times. Accordingly,
KPTCL is requested to expedite the implementation of approved STU schemes at the
earliest. It was also suggested that KPTCL may explore options for implementation of the
transmission scheme under ISTS through various routes. It was also informed that as per
the studies Anantapur-II – Davangere 765kV D/c line and Anantapur-II – Cuddapah 765kV
D/c line shall be sufficient for evacuation of about 4-4.5 GW of RE, a third outlet shall in
any case be required for evacuation of entire power of 7.5 GW from Anantapur-II PS.
Looking into the load proximity and based on optimal power flow, integration with CN’Halli
has been proposed after exploring all the available alternatives.

19. After detailed deliberation, it was agreed that transmission system of Anantpur-II may be
phased out with Anantapur-II – Davangere 765kV D/c line and Anantapur-II – Cuddapah
765kV D/c line in the first phase and balance transmission system in second phase. Further,
based on communication received from KPTCL, shall communicate regarding the decision
of implementation CN’Halli substation may be implemented as 765/400/220 KV or may be
integrated with CN’Halli (KPTCL) through CN’Halli - CN’Halli (KPTCL) 400 kV (quad) D/c
line. It was also agreed that the transmission system may taken-up for further approval in
the upcoming CMETS meeting of SR and subsequently with SRPC and NCT.
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20. After detailed deliberations, following transmission system was finalized for integration of
RE generation projects at Kurnool-IV and Anantapur-II in Andhra Pradesh :

a. Transmission System for Integration of Kurnool-IV (Near Aspiri) REZ (for 7.5 GW)
• Establishment of 6x1500 MVA, 765/400 & 10x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV
Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus
reactors at Kurnool-IV PS (4 GW injection at 220 kV level and 3.5 GW injection at
400 kV level)
• + 300 MVAR STATCOM at Kurnool-IV, 2x125 MVAr MSR
• Establishment of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV Veltoor-II Station with 2x330 MVAr (765
kV) bus reactors
• Kurnool-IV – Veltoor-II 765kV D/c line (about 180 kms) with 330 MVAR SLR at
Kurnool-IV on both circuits
• Veltoor-II– Bidar 765kV D/c line (about 200 kms) with 330 MVAR SLR at Bidar end
on both circuits
• Kurnool-IV – Kurnool-III PS 765 kV D/c line (about 150 kms) with 240 MVAR SLR at
Kurnool-IV end on both circuits
• Augmentation of 1x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICT at C’Peta
• Veltoor-II– Veltoor TS 400 kV (quad) D/c line (about 60 kms)
• Veltoor-II– Udandpur 400 kV (quad) D/c line (about 30 kms)
• LILO of Vijayawada-Nellore 400 kV D/c line at C’Peta (about 20 kms)
Phase-I (4.5 GW)

• Establishment of 4x1500 MVA, 765/400 & 4x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV

Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus
reactors at Kurnool-IV PS (1.5 GW injection at 220 kV level and 3 GW injection at
400 kV level)
• + 300 MVAR STATCOM at Kurnool-IV, 2x125 MVAr MSR
• Kurnool-IV – Bidar 765kV D/c line (about 330 kms) with 330 MVAR SLR at both end
on both circuits
• Kurnool-IV – Kurnool-III PS 765 kV D/c line (about 150 kms) with 240 MVAR SLR at
Kurnool-IV end on both circuits
• Augmentation of 1x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICT at C’Peta
Phase-II (3 GW)

• Augmentation of 2x1500 MVA, 765/400 & 6x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV

Pooling Station (2 GW injection at 220 kV level and 2 GW injection at 400 kV level)
• Establishment of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV Veltoor-II Station with 2x330 MVAr (765
kV) bus reactors
• LILO of Kurnool-IV – Bidar 765kV D/c line at Veltoor-II (about 60 kms)

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• Veltoor-II– Veltoor TS 400 kV D/c (quad) line (about 60 kms)

• Veltoor-II– Udandpur 400 kV D/c (quad) line (about 30 kms)
• LILO of Vijayawada-Nellore 400 kV D/c line at C’Peta (about 20 kms)

b. Transmission System for Integration of Anantapur-II (Near Rayadurgam) REZs

(for 7.5 GW)
• Establishment of 6x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV & 10x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Anantapur-
II Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV)
bus reactors at Anantapur-II PS (4 GW injection at 220 kV level and 3.5 GW injection
at 400 kV level)
• + 300 MVAR STATCOM at Ananthpur-II, 2x125 MVAr MSR
• Establishment of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV CN’Halli Station 765/400 along with
2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactors
• Anantapur-II – Davangere 765kV D/c line (about 150km) with 240 MVAR SLR at
Anatpur-II end on both circuits
• Anantapur-II – Cuddapah 765kV D/c line (about 200km) with 330 MVAR SLR at
Anatpur-II end on both circuits
• Anantapur-II – CN’Halli 765kV D/c line (about 180km) with 330 MVAR SLR at
Anatpur-II end on both circuits
• CN’Halli - CN’Halli (KPTCL) 400 kV (quad) D/c line (about 10km)
Phase-I (4 GW)

• Establishment of 4x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV & 4x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Anantapur-II

Pooling Station near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) bus
reactors at Anantapur-II PS (1.5 GW injection at 220 kV level and 2.5 GW injection
at 400 kV level)
• + 300 MVAR STATCOM at Ananthpur-II, 2x125 MVAr MSR
• Anantapur-II – Davangere 765kV D/c line (about 150km) with 240 MVAR SLR at
Anatpur-II end on both circuits
• Anantapur-II – Cuddapah 765kV D/c line (about 200km) with 330 MVAR SLR at
Anatpur-II end on both circuits
Phase-II (3.5 GW)

• Augmentation of 2x1500 MVA, 765/400 & 6x500 MVA, 400/220 kV Kurnool-IV

Pooling Station (2.5 GW injection at 220 kV level and 2 GW injection at 400 kV level)
• Establishment of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV CN’Halli Station along with 2x330 MVAr
(765 kV) bus reactors
• Anantapur-II – CN’Halli 765kV D/c line (about 180km) with 330 MVAR SLR at
Anatpur-II end on both circuits

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• CN’Halli - CN’Halli (KPTCL) 400 kV (quad) D/c line (about 10km)

21. It was agreed that the above finalized transmission system for Integration of Kurnool-IV and
Anantapur-II REZ (for 7.5 GW each) and shall be taken-up in the upcoming CMETS meeting
and SRPC meeting for further approval and implementation.

B. Transmission system strengthening at Kurnool-III PS for integration of additional RE

generation projects.

1. CTU informed that “System strengthening at Kurnool-III PS for integration of additional RE

generation projects” was discussed in the 28th CMETS-SR held on 29.02.2024 wherein
following transmission system was agreed for integration of additional RE generation
projects at Kurnool-III PS which is under implementation under the transmission scheme
“Transmission scheme for evacuation of power from RE sources in Kurnool Wind Energy
Zone (3000MW)/Solar Energy Zone (AP) (1500MW) - Part-A and Part-B” by POWERGRID
under RTM and is expected to be commissioned by Nov’24 :

• Augmentation of transformation capacity of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400kV ICTs at Kurnool-III

PS
• Kurnool-III PS – Chilakaluripeta 765 kV D/c line (about 260 km) with 240 MVAr
switchable line reactors at both ends

2. CTU informed that vide letter dated 08.04.2024, scheme was forwarded for SRPC views.
MS, SRPC vide email dated 17.04.2024 has requested to include the transmission scheme
in the Joint Study meeting to look into the scheme in comprehensive manner for optimisation of
the Transmission system requirements.

3. In view of the above, the transmission scheme was considered in the system studies for
integration of RE generation projects at Kurnool-IV and Anantapur-II in Andhra Pradesh (as
discussed above) wherein, it was observed that proposed transmission system strengthening
at Kurnool-III PS is required for immediate integration & evacuation of power for grant of
Connectivity to additional RE generation projects.

4. During the meeting, utilisation of the under implementation of 9x500 MVA 400/220kV ICTs were
also deliberated wherein CTU informed that on receipt of large number of applications at 400kV
level, matter was discussed with POWERGRID and it has been agreed to modify the SLD for
optimum utilization of the ICTs. In this modification there is an additional requirement of bus
sectionalization arrangement at 400 kV bus which may be included in the Transmission system
strengthening at Kurnool-III PS.

C. Inter-Regional links between NEW-Grid & SR-Grid and ISTS network strengthening in
SR to facilitate import of power for meeting demand by 2029-30 time frame

1. CTU informed that present peak demand of SR as on March, 2024 is 68,094 MW and
expected peak demand of SR as per the 20th EPS during 2029-30 timeframe is about 97.5

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GW. The present TTC for import of power from NEW grid to SR Grid is about 24,500 MW
and it is expected to be enhanced to 25,000 MW with the commissioning of Narendra-Pune
765kV D/c line. The present limiting constraint for import of power from ER to SR is Angul-
Srikakulam 765kV D/c line and from WR to SR is Nizamabad 765/400kV, 1500MVA ICT
under contingency. Southern Region has already imported about 22 GW from NEW grid
during the peak demand period in March, 2024. Further, the import requirements is
expected to increase further during 2029-30 timeframe.

Further, as per MNRE OM dated 01.11.2023, Green Hydrogen / Ammonia demand (by
2030) in Southern Region is about 23,450 MW. The demand for production of Green
Hydrogen / Green Ammonia has not been considered under the CEA report on
Transmission System for Integration of over 500 GW RE Capacity. This demand is expected
to be over and above the peak demand projections of 97.5 GW as per 20th EPS in 2029-30
timeframe. Therefore, total demand is expected to be over 120 GW. The existing / under
implementation Inter Regional links between NEW Grid and SR Grid shall not be adequate
to meet the above demand. Therefore, the ISTS / STU transmission requirements need to
be identified including additional Inter-regional links for meeting the demand including Green
Hydrogen / Green Ammonia manufacturing alongwith additional RE potential sites in SR, if
any.

2. CTU further informed that considering the drawl GNA (within and outside region) of the SR
States, the existing IR links are adequate for meeting the drawl GNA and no additional Inter-
Regional link(s) is required between NEW Grid & SR Grid. However, the present study is
being conducted as per the decision during the 50th SRPC meeting held on 16.03.2024 to
hold physical Joint Study meeting for Inter-Regional links between NEW-Grid & SR-Grid
and ISTS network strengthening in SR to facilitate import of additional power for meeting
demand by 2029-30 time frame.

In order to enhance the TTC/ATC under the 2029-30 timeframe, following probable Inter-
Regional links between NEW Grid and SR Grid were studied/deliberated :

Scheme-1:

a) Gopalpur – Srikakulam 765 kV D/c line (about 100 km)

or

b) Angul – Srikakulam 765 kV D/c line (about 275 km) (in case bays are available at
Angul)

Scheme-2:

a) Parli New – Bidar 765kV D/c line (about 150 km)

Scheme-3:

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a) Nagpur – Adilabad 765kV D/c line (about 200 km)

b) Establishment of 765/400kV Adilabad substation and its 400kV interconnections
c) Adilabad – Warangal New 765kV D/c line (about 200 km)
d) Establishment of 765/400kV Khammam-II substation and its 400kV interconnections
with existing Khammam
e) Warangal New – Khammam-II 765kV D/c line (about 110 km)
f) Khammam-II – Vemagiri 765kV D/c line (about 215 km)
g) Establishment of 765/400kV Vizag-II substation and its 400kV interconnections with
existing Vizag pool / Gazuwaka
h) Srikakulam – Vizag-II 765kV D/c line (about 230 km)
i) Vizag-II – Vemagiri 765kV D/c line (about 150 km)
or

a) Establishment of 765/400kV Jagdalpur-II substation and its 400kV interconnections

with existing Jagdalpur
b) Raipur PS – Jagdalpur-II 765kV D/c line (about 300 km)
c) Jagdalpur-II – Vizag-II 765kV D/c line (about 200 km)
d) Establishment of 765/400kV Vizag-II substation and its 400kV interconnections with
existing Vizag pool / Gazuwaka
e) Srikakulam – Vizag-II 765kV D/c line (about 230 km)
f) Vizag-II – Vemagiri 765kV D/c line (about 150 km)
g) Establishment of 765/400kV Khammam-II substation and its 400kV interconnections
with existing Khammam
h) Warangal New – Khammam-II 765kV D/c line (about 110 km)
i) Khammam-II – Vemagiri 765kV D/c line (about 215 km)

3. System studies were conducted in 2029-30 timeframe. Initially for system studies, Load
Generation Balance was deliberated in detail and the modifications as suggested by the
STU’s (i.e., State peak demand, Generation, Intra-State network, Demand Factors etc.)
were incorporated. The demand factors for the SR entities have been derived from actual
demand factors met during FY 2023-24.

4. CTU informed that as per 20th EPS, the demand of SR for 2029-30 timeframe is 97.5 GW.
Based on the observations received from STUs, demand of about 110 GW have been
considered in Scenario-8 (February evening peak) and about 84 GW have been considered
in Scenario-4 (June Solar max) for 2029-30 timeframe. The above demand also includes
Green Hydrogen demand of about 9.75 GW in both the scenarios. As per the revised LGB,
SR import of about 30 GW have been arrived in Scenario-8 and SR export of 14 GW have

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been arrived in Scenario-4. The study results and assumptions considered are enclosed at
Annexure-III.

5. To enhance the ER-SR import limit, a parallel corridor to existing IR link of Angul-Srikakulam
765kV D/c line has been identified as Gopalpur-Srikakulam 765kV D/c line (Scheme-1) from
the under bidding Gopalpur GIS 765/400kV S/s. Gopalpur GIS S/s is planned to meet the
Green Ammonia/Hydrogen demand with interconnection to Angul 765kV S/s through 765kV
D/c line and +800kV, 6000MW HVDC emanating from Bikaner, Rajasthan.

Further, additional inter-regional corridor between WR-SR as Bidar - Parli 765kV D/c line
(Scheme-2) has been proposed to further enhance the import capability of SR region. Bidar
S/s is further interconnected with Veltoor-II 765/400kV S/s (proposed under the Kurnool-IV
REZ scheme)

Further, additional link from Nagpur-Adilabad-Warangal New 765kV D/c link (Scheme-3)
was identified for further enhancement of import capabilities and to remove the limiting
constraint on Wardha - Nizamabad 765kV D/c line. The distance between Nagpur and
Warangal New is about 500 km and hence an intermediate S/s near Adilabad needs to be
established for optimal utilization of the link. Under this alternative, establishment of
Adilabad new 765/400kV S/s along with its 400kV interconnections with nearby STU
network are required.

6. During the meeting, APTRANSCO also suggested an alternative to WR-SR link (Scheme-
3) for consideration for studies for enhancement in import capabilities and drawal from
Chhattisgarh area especially from Raipur 765/400kV PS to meet the growing demand of
Visakhapatnam city. Distance between Raipur PS and Vizag new S/s is about 500km and
hence an intermediate S/s near Jagdalpur needs to be established for optimal utilization of
the link. Under this alternative, establishment of Jagdalpur new 765/400kV S/s along with
its interconnection with existing Jagdalpur 400kV (STU) through 400kV D/c line was
considered.

7. The last TTC declared on CTU website for import of power from NEW grid to SR Grid is
about 25,000 MW with the commissioning of Narendra-Pune 765kV D/c line. Subsequently,
significant augmentation in the ISTS network has been identified and under implementation
viz Koppal-II – Narendra New 765kV D/c line, Koppal-II – Raichur New 765kV D/c line, LILO
of Narendra New – Madhugiri 765kV D/c line at Davanagere PS etc. due to which the SR
import TTC is expected to be enhanced to about 26700 MW. It is also observed that SR
export TTC has also been enhanced due to displacement of power flow and revised load
generation balance. Further, considering the above proposed IR schemes, the overall TTC
of SR is envisaged to be enhanced as below:
Sl. Case under study SR TTC Limiting Constraint
No. (MW) (N-1 Contingency)
1 Base case 26700 Wardha - Nizamabad 765kV D/c Line

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2 Base case + Scheme-1 (Gopalpur- 27600 Wardha - Nizamabad 765kV D/c Line
Srikakulam 765kV D/c line)
3 Base Case + Scheme-2 (Parli - Bidar 28770 Angul – Srikakulam 765kV D/c Line
765kV D/c line)
4 Base Case + Scheme-1 + Scheme-2 31200 Wardha - Nizamabad 765kV D/c Line
(Parli - Bidar 765kV D/c line)
5 Base Case + Scheme-1 + Scheme-2 35150 Wardha - Nizamabad 765kV D/c Line
+ Scheme-3_Alt-1 (Raipur PS –
Jagdalpur new- Vizag new 765kV D/c
line)
6 Base Case + Scheme-1 + Scheme-2 36150 Warangal New 765/400kV ICTs
+ Scheme-3_Alt-2 (Nagpur – Adilabad
– Warangal New 765kV D/c line) 36600 Wardha - Nizamabad 765kV D/c Line

From the above, it is observed that considering Gopalpur-Srikakulam 765kV D/c line
(Scheme-1) alone the incremental TTC is about 900 MW and limiting constraint is Wardha
– Nizamabad 765kV D/c line. With Parli - Bidar 765kV D/c line (Scheme-2) alone about
2000 MW increment in TTC is observed and the limiting constraint is Angul – Srikakulam
765kV D/c line. It was observed that with strengthening of ER-SR (Scheme-1) IR corridor
alone, the limiting constraint is shifted to WR-SR link i.e. Wardha – Nizamabad 765kV D/c
line and vis-à-vis with strengthening of WR-SR (Scheme-2) IR corridor alone, the limiting
constraint is shifted to ER-SR link i.e. Angul – Srikakulam 765kV D/c line. Accordingly, to
meet the anticipated import requirement of 30 GW by SR, Scheme-1 and Scheme-2 are
required to be taken up for implementation simultaneously for effective increment in TTC of
about 4500 MW between NEW grid and SR grid.

8. SRPC and STU’s enquired about the enhancement of export limit of SR TTC with the
proposed IR links. As per the study results, TTC export limit of SR is as below:

Sl. Case under study SR TTC Limiting Constraint

No. (MW) (N-1 Contingency)
1 Base case 20700 Narendra – Pune-III 765kV D/c Line

2 Base case + Scheme-1 (Gopalpur- 21100 Narendra – Pune-III 765kV D/c Line
Srikakulam 765kV D/c line)
3 Base Case + Scheme-1 + Scheme-2 22450 Narendra – Pune-III 765kV D/c Line
(Parli - Bidar 765kV D/c line)
4 Base Case + Scheme-1 + Scheme-2 22480 Narendra – Pune-III 765kV D/c Line
+ Scheme-3_Alt-1 (Raipur PS-
Jagdalpur new- Vizag new 765kV D/c
line)
5 Base Case + Scheme-1 + Scheme-2 22830 Narendra – Pune-III 765kV D/c Line
+ Scheme-3_Alt-2 (Nagpur – Adilabad
– Warangal New 765kV D/c line)

From the above, it is observed that there is marginal enhancement in the SR export TTC
limits with the above schemes.

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9. It was pointed out that as per the LGB worked out for the study timeframe, import of about
30 GW is anticipated. In order to meet this import requirement, Scheme-1 and Scheme-2
as stated above may be taken up for further approval process. However, for Scheme-3, two
nos. of alternatives were studied which requires further detailed study analysis and CTU
may share the study case files for further analysis and deliberations. CTUIL suggested that
after sharing case study files for the above schemes and suggestions / modifications, if any,
in the scheme-3 may be submitted for further analysis or studies / deliberations. It was also
suggested that if required, a separate joint study can be conducted through VC.

D. Augmentation of transformation capacity with 400/220kV, 1x500 MVA ICT (4 th) at

Nagarjunasagar 400/220kV substation

1. POWERGRID vide letter dated 16.10.2023 has informed that presently Nagarjunasagar
400/220kV substation is under operation with 3x315 MVA, 400/220 kV ICTs. These ICTs
are catering to the loads of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. CE/SLDC, TSTRANSCO vide
letter dated 29.09.2023 expressed that the ICTs at Nagarjunasagar are getting loaded about
90% during the peak agriculture demand period and restricting the running of no. of units in
pump mode during the morning hours. It was requested to study and address the issue so
that Nagarjunasagar units can operate in pump mode as and when required for subsequent
power generation during peak hours. It was also requested to explore the possibility of
augmentation of 3x315 MVA ICTs to 2x500 MVA + 1x315 MVA capacity. POWERGRID
also informed that one 315 ICT is being replaced with 500 MVA ICT as per the
recommendations of 44th SRPC meeting.

2. TSTRANSCO vide letter dated 17.11.2023 has informed that when the Nagarjuna Sagar
generation units (7x100.8 MW) are operated in pump mode, power is imported from 3x315
MVA ICTs through 3 nos. of 220kV Nagarjuna Sagar – Tallapally lines. Further, during
recent times due to scant rain fall, the 3x315 MVA ICTs are fully loaded due to simultaneous
incidence of agricultural demand in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The maximum load on
the 3x315 MVA ICTs recorded on 10.10.2023 at 12:00 hrs is 304 MW, 314 MW and 273
MW respectively. TSSLDC had requested SRLDC, PGCIL and SRPC to relieve the
congestion on Nagarjuna Sagar ICTs at the earliest.

3. Accordingly, the proposal for augmentation of transformation capacity with 400/220kV,

1x500 MVA ICT (4th) at Nagarjunasagar 400/220kV substation was deliberated in the 25th
CMETS-SR held on 28.11.2023 based on the inputs from TSTRANSCO and POWERGRID.
During the meeting APTRANSCO informed that requirement of 4th ICT may also be studied
and downstream 220kV loadings also needs to be checked as it is already highlighted in
the operational feedback. After detailed deliberations it was decided that proposal for
replacement of 315 MVA ICT-1 with 500 MVA ICT may be deliberated in the next CMETS
based on the inputs from POWERGRID. It was also decided that the proposal for
augmentation of 4th ICT at Nagarjunasagar along with system studies may be deliberated
in the next CMETS.

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Keeping above in view, the proposal for augmentation of 4th ICT at Nagarjunasagar is
deliberated in the present joint study meeting.

4. During the Joint Study meeting, SRPC opined that as the high loadings are being observed
during the real time operation and the studies may be carried out on the present time frame
study files. It was requested to SRLDC to present the studies in the present timeframe case
files with loading pattern of the ICTs.

SRLDC informed that at present 400/220kV, 3x315 MVA ICTs are installed at
Nagarjunasagar S/s. During peak demand period and pump mode operation of
Nagarjunasagar units, the ICTs loading is going beyond N-1 Limits. Under N-1 of one ICT,
the loading on remaining ICTs is going up to 118% of the rated MVA. Further, it was
informed that ICT-2(315 MVA) is being replaced with 500MVA. Even with the replacement
under N-1 the other ICTs loading is 118%. Further, considering the 4th 500 MVA ICT, under
N-1 of one ICT, the loading on remaining ICTs is going up to 80% of the rated MVA. Hence
additional ICT of 500 MVA is required at Nagarjunasagar. The study results are attached at
Annexure-IV.

5. APTRANSCO informed that with proposed augmentation of 4th ICT at Nagarjuna Sagar,
loading on the downstream network may also be studied.

SRLDC informed that, presently there are 3 nos. of 220kV circuits emanating from Talapalli
to Nagarjunasagar generating station. Out of three circuits, two circuits are twin moose and
one circuit is Zebra conductor. When more than four units are operating in motoring mode
at Nagarjunasagar generating station, under N-1 of any twin moose line, the loading on
zebra conductor is crossing 213 MVA (thermal limit). Hence strengthening of the third circuit
is also required for running more than four units in motoring mode at Nagarjunasagar
generating station. Further, SRLDC informed that Talapalli – Rentachintali 220kV S/c line is
also getting overloaded and suitable strengthening is required for addressing the same.
APTRANSCO informed that Talapalli – VTPS 220kV 2nd circuit is proposed to be LILOed at
Rentachintali and with this LILO arrangement, the loading issue shall be addressed. Further,
APTRANSCO informed that space for 220kV ICT bay may be a constraint and therefore
needs to be looked into.

TSTRANSCO informed that the strengthening of Talapalli – Nagarjunasagar 220kV third

circuit is not required as only four units are operating in motoring mode at Nagarjunasagar
generating station.

SRLDC informed that considering the future demand growth, the strengthening of the
Talapalli – Nagarjunasagar 220kV third circuit may be taken up immediately, for which
TSTRANSCO informed that in case of operation of more than 4 units in motoring mode at
Nagarjunasagar generating station, suitable strengthening shall be carried out by
TSTRANSCO and APTRANSCO for their own portions.

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6. After detailed deliberations, augmentation of transformation capacity with 400/220kV, 1x500

MVA ICT (4th) at Nagarjunasagar 400/220kV substation was agreed by the SR constituents.
It was also agreed that a joint site visit with participation from CTU, SRPC, POWERGRID,
APTRANSCO and TSTRANSCO may be planned to explore the space availability for 220kV
ICT bay.

E. Utilization of Gazuwaka back-to-back HVDC to its rated capacity of 1000 MW during

import / export modes with redressal of low voltage conditions in Gazuwaka ER bus.

SRLDC informed that presently, Gazuwaka back-to-back HVDC is being operated with
power order of about 650 MW in both forward and reverse direction due to low voltage
issues in Gazuwaka East bus.

CTU informed that with the commissioning of Jeypore – Jagdalpur 400kV twin HTLS D/c
line which under implementation and expected to be available by March, 2025, the issue of
low voltage in Gazuwaka East bus shall be addressed and Gazuwaka back-to-back HVDC
may be operated with power order of 850 MW considering the thermal rating of Jeypore –
Gazuwaka 400kV D/c line.

F. Possibility of operation of Talcher – Kolar HVDC in reverse mode

The SR constituents in various forums has requested to explore the possibility of operation
of Talcher – Kolar HVDC in reverse mode during high RE scenario of SR for optimal
utilization of the IR links.

Accordingly, the issue was deliberated in the joint study meeting wherein CTU informed that
when the power order on Talcher – Kolar HVDC is reduced below 1150 MW in forward
direction then there are constraints in evacuation of Talcher generation and generation
unit(s) are required to be back down. Further, in reverse mode of operation, there shall be
severe constraints in both ISTS as well as STU network of Karnataka apart from severe
constraints at Talcher end for evacuation of power. For reverse operation of the HVDC,
large number of augmentation is required under ISTS for supply of 4000 MW power at Kolar,
as no source of power is available near to Kolar and large quantum of load (about 3000
MW) of Bangalore city is required to be met. It is also to be noted that under peak load
conditions, Kolar & around substations observes low voltage conditions. Further for reversal
of 2000 MW through Talcher-Kolar HVDC and 2000 MW of Talcher generation, transmission
system for evacuation of 4000 MW shall required to be identified at Talcher end.
Accordingly, the reversal of the HVDC shall require large investment towards augmentation
of ISTS at Kolar & Talcher ends which may only be utilized for a very short period of time
and that too is RE surplus scenario only.

In view of the above, CTU expressed that reverse mode operation of Talcher – Kolar HVDC
may not be beneficial and feasible.

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G. Transmission system for supply of power to Green Hydrogen / Green Ammonia

consumers.

1. CTU informed that Ministry of Power has issued Hydrogen Policy vide notification dated
17.02.2022 to facilitate the energy transition from fossil fuel / fossil fuel-based feedstock to
Green hydrogen / Green ammonia as energy carriers / chemical feedstock for different
sectors.

In this regard, MNRE vide OM dated 01.11.2023 have forwarded the locations of Green
Hydrogen/Ammonia capacities expected by 2030 upon discussions with the Green
hydrogen / Green ammonia manufacturers and the electricity demand at these locations,
the OM is enclosed at Annexure-V. As per MNRE OM dated 01.11.2023, Green Hydrogen
/ Ammonia demand (by 2030) in Southern Region is about 23,450 MW. Further, Tuticorin,
Kakinada and Mangalore has been considered as prioritized zones for Green Hydrogen/
Green Ammonia production. The expected total demand from Green Hydrogen / Green
Ammonia developers in Tuticorin area, Tamil Nadu, is of order of 7 GW. Year-wise expected
demand from Green Hydrogen/ Green Ammonia developers is given below.

Year Cumulative Electricity

Demand at Tuticorin (MW)
by 2027 2900
by 2028 2900
by 2029 5645
by 2030 7015

2. It was also informed that M/s AM Green Ammonia (India) Pvt. Ltd., vide application dated
29.02.2024, has submitted application for GNA-RE, as Bulk Consumer, for 1660 MW (Within
Region: 0 MW & Outside Region: 1660 MW) at Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu with start and end
date as 01.12.2026 & 31.11.2051 respectively. Further, M/s AM Green Ammonia (India)
Pvt. Ltd. has indicated that they are in the process of developing the Green Ammonia Plant
in phased manner and total drawl requirements for the entire project capacity shall be 2260
MW. The details provided by M/s AM Green Ammonia (India) Pvt. Ltd. are as below :

Phase Capacity (MW)

Phase-I 1660
Phase-II 600
Total 2660

3. The application was discussed in 29th CMETS-SR, held on 28.03.2024, wherein it was
agreed that the subject agenda shall be deliberated in the joint study meeting. CTU further
stated that all applications received for grant of Connectivity/ GNA under GNA Regulations
2022 are required to be processed in time bound manner, therefore transmission system
required for grant of Connectivity/ GNA to Green Hydrogen / Green Ammonia developers in
Tuticorin area is required to be finalized so that connectivity/ GNA applications may be
processed in time bound manner.

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4. CTU informed that in view of the upcoming demand of about 7 GW from Green Hydrogen/
Green Ammonia plants/ industries in Tuticorin area System studies have been carried out.
As per study analysis, following transmission system is required for grant of Connectivity to
Green Hydrogen/ Green Ammonia developers in Tuticorin area.
• Upgradation of 765 kV Tuticorin PS (presently charged at 400 kV) to its rated voltage at
765 kV. for order of about 7 GW
• Upgradation of 765 kV Dharmapuri (presently charged at 400 kV) to its rated voltage at
765 kV.
• Upgradation of Tuticorin PS – Dharmapuri 765 kV line (presently charged at 400 kV) to
its rated voltage at 765 kV.
• Upgradation of Dharmapuri – Madhugiri 765 kV line (presently charged at 400 kV) to its
rated voltage at 765 kV
• Establishment of Tuticorin (GH) 765/400 kV, 3x1500 MVA S/s with 1x240 MVAR Bus
Reactor.
• Tuticorin PS – Tuticorin (GH) 765 kV D/c line

5. During the meeting, it was opined that possibility of granting connectivity to Green Hydrogen
/ Green Ammonia developers through 400 kV at Tuticorin PS may be explored instead of
establishing a new 765/400 kV Tuticorin (GH) S/s.

In this regard, CTU informed that existing Tuticorin PS (presently charged at 400 kV) has
limited space provision for implementation of 765/400 kV ICTs and termination of 400 kV
lines, therefore, it shall not be possible to accommodate connectivity for identified potential
corresponding to 7 GW. Accordingly, establishment of Tuticorin (GH) S/s has been
envisaged for grant of Connectivity corresponding to identified potential of about 7 GW.

SE, SRPC suggested that CTU may further study requirements and may put-up the
proposal for further deliberations. Further, possibility of acquisition of additional space
contiguous to Tuticorin PS may be explored for grant of GNA/Connectivity to Green
Hydrogen / Green Ammonia developers.

H. The balance agenda points could not deliberated during the Joint study meeting due to
paucity of time and the same may be taken up in the next Joint Study meeting.
• Transmission System for integration of Kurnool-V REZ in Andhra Pradesh
• Transmission System for integration of Kadapa-II REZ in Andhra Pradesh
• Constraints in Transmission system of Southern Region as per the SRLDC operational
feedback
• Short Circuit analysis at different substations in Southern Region

Meeting ended with the vote of thanks.

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 Annexure-I
List of participants for Joint Study Meeting with SR constituents held from 2nd -4th May’2024 at SRTS-I RHQ, Hyderabad
SRPC
1. Shri Asit Singh MS
2. Shri Meka Ramakrishna SE
3. Ms. Anusha Das EE

GRID-INDIA
1. Shri Vivek Pandey [Link], NLDC
2. Shri Priyam Jain Chief Manager, NLDC
3. Shri Gaurab Dash Dy. Manager, NLDC
4. Shri A Janardhan Chief Manager, SRLDC
5. Shri G Praveen Kumar Manager, SRLDC

STU
1. Ms. Gayatri Kulkarni EE, KPTCL
2. Ms. Divya Prabha AEE, KPTCL
3. Ms. Resmi S AEE, KSEBL
4. Ms. Amritha Sasi AEE, KSEBL
5. Shir M. Sudarsan SE/ SS, TANTRANSCO
6. Shri G Ramesh Kumar EE/ SS, TANTRANSCO
7. Ms. J Kalai Selvi AEE/ SS, TANTRANSCO
8. Shir M. Sathuraman SE/ CERC, TANGEDCO
9. Dr. R. Kathiravan EE/ CERC, TANGEDCO
10. Ms. K Bindu SE/ SS, TSTRANSCO
 11. Dr. M. Sheshagiri DE/ SS, TSTRANSCO
12. Shri P. Srinivasa ADE, TSTRANSCO
13. Shri P. Sandeep Reddy AE, TSTRANSCO
14. Shri V. Mahender Reddy AE, TSTRANSCO
15. Shri S. Sreenivasalu DEE, APTRANSCO
16. Shri Ch. Sreenivasa Rao EE/ SS-I, APTRANSCO
17. Shri Ch. Anil Kumar AEE, APTRANSCO
18. Shri G Ramamohan Rao AEE-I/ SS-I, APTRANSCO
CTUIL
1. Shri V Thiagrajan [Link]
2. Shri Anil Kumar Meena GM
3. Shri Ajay Dahiya DGM
4. Shri Ankush Patel Chief Manager
5. Shri Venkatesh Gorli Chief Manager
6. Shri Mahendranath Malla Chief Manager
7. Shri Umesh Dhanuk Engineer

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 Annexure-II

Transmission System for integration of Kurnool-IV and Anantapur-II REZs in Andhra Pradesh

1. Assumptions and important Considerations for the study:

 Study time frame: 2026-27

 Scenarios: Scenario 8 - Scenario 4 - June solar max (SR Export) and February Evening peak (SR Import)
 Major Assumptions for Scenario 4 - June solar max (SR Export)
o SR Demand : 71.3 GW
o SR Generation : 89.4 GW
o SR Surplus(+) / Deficit(-) : (+) 18 GW
o State wise demand considered as per inputs from the STUs are as below:
State Demand as Peak Demand Total Demand
per 20th provided by considered in
EPS (MW) STUs (MW) study (MW)
Andhra Pradesh 17758 17758 16701
Telangana 19529 19529 11125
Karnataka 17810 18410 16571
Kerala 5549 6800 4424
Tamil Nadu 21736 23313 21520
Puducherry 567 567 948
Total 82949 86377 71289
o The demand factors for the SR entities has been derived based on the factors considered in Sc-4 of the
Rolling Plan report.
o Following Dispatch factors has been considered as per the profiling and LGB :
 Solar – 90%
 Wind – 55%
 Thermal – 55% as per the variable cost of the generators
  Nuclear – 80%
 Hydro – 40%
 ESS / PSPs – ESS in charging mode, PSP - no injection or absorption
 HVDC power orders considered:
 Raigarh – Pugalur HVDC (3000 MW from SR to WR)
 Bhadrawati BtB HVDC (500 MW from SR to WR)
 Gazuwaka BtB HVDC (600 MW from SR to ER)
 Talcher – Kolar HVDC (1150 MW from ER to SR)

 Major Assumptions for Scenario 8 - February Evening peak (SR Import)

o SR Demand : 84.7 GW
o SR Generation : 65.6 GW
o SR Surplus(+) / Deficit(-) : (-) 19 GW
o State wise demand considered as per inputs from the STUs are as below:
State Demand Peak Demand Total Demand
as per 20th provided by considered in
EPS (MW) STUs (MW) study (MW)
Andhra Pradesh 17758 17758 16962
Telangana 19529 19529 18891
Karnataka 17810 18410 17645
Kerala 5549 6800 6452
Tamil Nadu 21736 23313 24167
Puducherry 567 567 596
Total 82949 86377 84713
o The demand factors for the SR entities has been derived from actual demand factors met during FY 2023-24.
o Following Dispatch factors has been considered as per the profiling and LGB :
 Solar – 0%
 Wind – 20%
  Thermal – 85% as per the inputs from the respective STUs
 Nuclear – 80%
 Hydro – 40%
 ESS / PSPs – in generation mode
o HVDC power orders considered:
 Raigarh – Pugalur HVDC (6000 MW from WR to SR)
 Bhadrawati BtB HVDC (1000 MW from WR to SR)
 Gazuwaka BtB HVDC (650 MW from ER to SR)
 Talcher – Kolar HVDC (2000 MW from ER to SR)
2. Load generation balance

Scenario 4 - June solar max (SR Export)

All India LGB snapshot

ALL INDIA LGB BHUTAN

NEPAL
-854 MW

-854 MW -3101 MW

NORTH-EASTERN REGION :
NORTHERN REGION : Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 287 MW
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 15217 MW Demand (incl losses) : 3956 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 84025 MW Availability : 4242 MW
Availability : 99259 MW
10378 MW

863 MW
EASTERN REGION :
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -29900 MW
5762 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 35877 MW
Availability : 5977 MW

1003 MW
14246 MW
WESTERN REGION :
BANGLADESH
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -8102 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 80047 MW
Availability : 71968 MW

-1459 MW
-16587 MW

All India Case Summary:

Total loads : 264125 MW, 74230.98 MVAR
SOUTHERN REGION : Total generation : 276281 MW, -4138.32 MVAR
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 18046 MW Total losses : 12115 MW, 182985.23 MVAR
Demand (incl losses) : 71319 MW
Availability : 89365 MW
State wise LGB Summary

SOUTHERN REGION LGB

SOUTHERN REGION SUMMARY :

Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 18046 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 71319 MW
Availability : 89365 MW

MAHARASHTRA -3876 MW
ODISHA
TELANGANA :
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -8317 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 11116 MW
3209 MW Availability : 2799 MW
GOA
-8963 MW
-2612 MW
-850 MW

8984 MW

1153 MW
KARNATAKA :
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 13223 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 16590 MW
Availability : 29813 MW -2813 MW ANDHRA PRADESH :
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 20442 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 16718 MW
Availability : 37160 MW

547 MW 3620 MW
6032 MW

KERALA : TAMIL NADU : PUDUCHERY :

Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -2687 MW 2140 MW Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -3666 MW Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -949 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 4424 MW Demand (incl losses) : 22451 MW Demand (incl losses) : 19 MW
Availability : 1738 MW Availability : 17855 MW Availability : 0 MW
949 MW
SR Inter-regional Tie line flows
Scenario 8 - February Evening peak (SR Import)

All India LGB snapshot

ALL INDIA LGB BHUTAN

NEPAL
-732 MW

-732 MW -2604 MW

NORTH-EASTERN REGION :
NORTHERN REGION : Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -858 MW
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 6578 MW Demand (incl losses) : 4710 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 58371 MW Availability : 3852 MW
Availability : 64950 MW
1020 MW

-739 MW
EASTERN REGION :
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 589 MW
6778 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 33480 MW
Availability : 34069 MW

1003 MW
2320 MW
WESTERN REGION :
BANGLADESH
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 9121 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 86631 MW
Availability : 95774 MW

5524 MW
13578 MW

All India Case Summary:

Total loads : 261247 MW, 79268.30 MVAR
SOUTHERN REGION : Total generation : 268945 MW, -15056.55 MVAR
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -19102 MW Total losses : 7674 MW, 97969.06 MVAR
Demand (incl losses) : 84714 MW
Availability : 65612 MW
State wise LGB Summary

SOUTHERN REGION LGB

SOUTHERN REGION SUMMARY :

Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -19102 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 84714 MW
Availability : 65612 MW

MAHARASHTRA 7456 MW
ODISHA
TELANGANA :
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -8091 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 18891 MW
551 MW Availability : 10801 MW
GOA
709 MW
3514 MW
-179 MW

84 MW

2010 MW
KARNATAKA :
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -1509 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 17645 MW
Availability : 16136 MW -15 MW ANDHRA PRADESH :
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -1537 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 16962 MW
Availability : 15426 MW

357 MW 138 MW
1879 MW

KERALA : TAMIL NADU : PUDUCHERY :

Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -4715 MW 4357 MW Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -2655 MW Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -596 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 6452 MW Demand (incl losses) : 24755 MW Demand (incl losses) : 8 MW
Availability : 1738 MW Availability : 21512 MW Availability : 0 MW
596 MW
SR Inter-regional Tie line flows
3. System Studies

Scenario Case details Exhibit No.

Scenario-4 Scenario 4 Base case I

- June solar max (SR
export) N-1 of Kurnool-III – Kurnool-IV PS 765 kV D/c line I-A

N-1 of Kurnool-III – Kurnool (new) 765 kV D/c line I-B

N-1 of Kurnool-III – Maheshwaram 765 kV D/c line I-C

N-1 of Kurnool-III – C’Peta 765 kV D/c line I-D

N-1 of Kurnool-IV – Veltoor-II kV D/c line I-E

N-1 of Veltoor-II– Bidar 765kV D/c line I-F

N-1 of Anantapur-II – Cuddapah 765kV D/c line I-G

N-1 of Cuddapah - C’Peta 765kV D/c line I-H

N-1 of Cuddapah – Kurnool (new) 765kV D/c line I-I

N-1 of Anantapur-II – CN’Halli 765kV D/c I-J

N-1 of Cuddapah - Thiruvelam 765kV D/c line I-K

N-1 of Anantapur-II – Davangere 765kV D/c line I-L

N-1 of Davangere - Narendra 765kV D/c line I-M

N-1 of Davangere – Madhugiri 765kV D/c line I-N

Scenario 8 - February Base case II
Evening peak (SR
Import) N-1 of Kurnool-III – Kurnool-IV PS 765 kV D/c line II-A

N-1 of Kurnool-III – Kurnool (new) 765 kV D/c line II-B

N-1 of Kurnool-III – Maheshwaram 765 kV D/c line II-C

N-1 of Kurnool-III – C’Peta 765 kV D/c line II-D

N-1 of Kurnool-IV – Veltoor-II kV D/c line II-E

N-1 of Veltoor-II– Bidar 765kV D/c line II-F

N-1 of Anantapur-II – Cuddapah 765kV D/c line II-G

N-1 of Cuddapah - C’Peta 765kV D/c line II-H

N-1 of Cuddapah – Kurnool (new) 765kV D/c line II-I

N-1 of Anantapur-II – CN’Halli 765kV D/c II-J

N-1 of Cuddapah - Thiruvelam 765kV D/c line II-K

N-1 of Anantapur-II – Davangere 765kV D/c line II-L

N-1 of Davangere - Narendra 765kV D/c line II-M

N-1 of Davangere – Madhugiri 765kV D/c line II-N

 Annexure-III

Inter-Regional links between NEW-Grid & SR-Grid and ISTS network strengthening in SR to facilitate
import of power for meeting demand by 2029-30 time frame

System Studies has been carried out for 2029-30 time frame.

1. Assumptions and important Considerations for the study: 2029-30 timeframe

 Study time frame: 2029-30

 Scenarios: Scenario 8 - February Evening peak (SR Import) and Scenario 4 - June solar max (SR Export)
 Major Assumptions for Scenario 8 - February Evening peak (SR Import)
o SR Demand : 109.5 GW (including Green Hydrogen demand of 9.75 GW in ISTS)
o SR Generation : 83.25 GW
o SR Surplus(+) / Deficit(-) : (-) 26.2 GW
o State wise demand considered as per inputs from the STUs are as below:
State Demand as Peak Demand ISTS Demand Total Demand
per 20th provided by (MW)* considered in
EPS (MW) STUs (MW) study (MW)
Andhra Pradesh 22091 20996 3500 24536
Telangana 24215 23392 0 23355
Karnataka 20254 22215 2250 24780
Kerala 6431 5641 0 5571
Tamil Nadu 25764 26652 4000 30636
Puducherry 624 461 0 657
Total 99379 99357 9750 109535
*Green Hydrogen demand has been considered under ISTS
 o The demand factors for the SR entities has been derived from actual demand factors met during FY 2023-24.
o Following Dispatch factors has been considered as per the profiling and LGB :
 Solar – 0%
 Wind – 15%
 Thermal – 85% as per the inputs from the respective STUs
 Nuclear – 80%
 Hydro – 40%
 ESS / PSPs – in generation mode
o HVDC power orders considered:
 Raigarh – Pugalur HVDC (6000 MW from WR to SR)
 Bhadrawati BtB HVDC (1000 MW from WR to SR)
 Gazuwaka BtB HVDC (850 MW from ER to SR)
 Talcher – Kolar HVDC (2000 MW from ER to SR)

 Major Assumptions for Scenario 4 - June solar max (SR Export)

o SR Demand : 84.7 GW (including Green Hydrogen demand of 9.75 GW in ISTS)
o SR Generation : 98.7 GW
o SR Surplus(+) / Deficit(-) : (+) 14 GW
o State wise demand considered as per inputs from the STUs are as below:
State Demand as Peak Demand ISTS Demand Total Demand
per 20th provided by (MW)* considered in
EPS (MW) STUs (MW) study (MW)
Andhra Pradesh 22091 14343 3500 18583
Telangana 24215 14343 0 14413
Karnataka 20254 15853 2250 18486
Kerala 6431 4529 0 4568
Tamil Nadu 25764 23402 4000 27635
 Puducherry 624 528 0 1048
Total 99379 72998 9750 84733
*Green Hydrogen demand has been considered under ISTS
o The demand factors for the SR entities has been derived based on the average of past 3 years SR regional
demand factors provided by SRLDC, GRID-INDIA.
o Following Dispatch factors has been considered as per the profiling and LGB :
 Solar – 90 %
 Wind – 55%
 Thermal – 55% as per the variable cost of the generators
 Nuclear – 80%
 Hydro – 40%
 ESS / PSPs – in absorption / motoring mode
 HVDC power orders considered:
 Raigarh – Pugalur HVDC (3000 MW from SR to WR)
 Bhadrawati BtB HVDC (1000 MW from SR to WR)
 Gazuwaka BtB HVDC (850 MW from SR to ER)
 Talcher – Kolar HVDC (1150 MW from ER to SR)
2. Load generation balance

Scenario 8 - February Evening peak (SR Import)

All India LGB snapshot

ALL INDIA LGB BHUTAN

NEPAL
-748 MW

-748 MW -2660 MW

NORTH-EASTERN REGION :
NORTHERN REGION : Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -858 MW
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 10939 MW Demand (incl losses) : 4710 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 71715 MW Availability : 3852 MW
Availability : 82655 MW
-725 MW

-738 MW
EASTERN REGION :
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 5762 MW
12314 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 40167 MW
Availability : 46250 MW

1003 MW
-1790 MW
WESTERN REGION :
BANGLADESH
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 5312 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 109725 MW
Availability : 115060 MW

6864 MW
19415 MW

All India Case Summary:

Total loads : 327435 MW, 59293.38 MVAR
SOUTHERN REGION : Total generation : 337937 MW, -2218.37 MVAR
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -26280 MW Total losses : 10478 MW, 143532.41 MVAR
Demand (incl losses) : 109537 MW
Availability : 83257 MW
State wise LGB Summary

SOUTHERN REGION LGB

SOUTHERN REGION SUMMARY :

Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -26280 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 109537 MW
Availability : 83257 MW

MAHARASHTRA 10336 MW
ODISHA
TELANGANA :
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -9270 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 23356 MW
305 MW Availability : 14085 MW
GOA
3501 MW
4855 MW
-13 MW

-1371 MW

2010 MW
KARNATAKA :
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -8863 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 24780 MW
Availability : 15917 MW -5874 MW ANDHRA PRADESH :
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 2987 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 24536 MW
Availability : 27523 MW

311 MW 1893 MW
3339 MW

KERALA : TAMIL NADU : PUDUCHERY :

Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -3900 MW 3590 MW Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -6577 MW Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -657 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 5572 MW Demand (incl losses) : 31284 MW Demand (incl losses) : 10 MW
Availability : 1672 MW Availability : 24059 MW Availability : 0 MW
657 MW
SR Inter-regional Tie line flows

Base case
Base case + Gopalpur-Srikakulam 765kV D/c line
Base case + Parli - Bidar 765kV D/c line
Base case + Gopalpur-Srikakulam 765kV D/c line + Parli - Bidar 765kV D/c line
Base case + Gopalpur-Srikakulam 765kV D/c line + Parli - Bidar 765kV D/c line + Nagpur – Adilabad – Warangal
New 765kV D/c line
Base case + Gopalpur-Srikakulam 765kV D/c line + Parli - Bidar 765kV D/c line + Raipur PS - Jagdalpur new - Vizag-
II 765kV D/c line
Scenario 4 - June solar max (SR Export)

All India LGB snapshot

ALL INDIA LGB BHUTAN

NEPAL
-872 MW

-872 MW -3163 MW

NORTH-EASTERN REGION :
NORTHERN REGION : Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 286 MW
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 20107 MW Demand (incl losses) : 3957 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 114316 MW Availability : 4242 MW
Availability : 134423 MW
14308 MW

866 MW
EASTERN REGION :
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -31026 MW
6753 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 46665 MW
Availability : 15639 MW

1003 MW
12487 MW
WESTERN REGION :
BANGLADESH
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -7946 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 106201 MW
Availability : 98279 MW

-332 MW
-13681 MW

All India Case Summary:

Total loads : 342664 MW, 79594.07 MVAR
SOUTHERN REGION : Total generation : 356918 MW, 5341.68 MVAR
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 14012 MW Total losses : 14229 MW, 223477.72 MVAR
Demand (incl losses) : 84737 MW
Availability : 98749 MW
State wise LGB Summary

SOUTHERN REGION LGB

SOUTHERN REGION SUMMARY :

Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 14012 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 84737 MW
Availability : 98749 MW

MAHARASHTRA -1989 MW
ODISHA
TELANGANA :
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -6540 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 14414 MW
3262 MW Availability : 7874 MW
GOA
-7764 MW
-1485 MW
-1030 MW

5267 MW

1153 MW
KARNATAKA :
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 12774 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 18486 MW
Availability : 31260 MW -1659 MW ANDHRA PRADESH :
Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : 12380 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 18583 MW
Availability : 30963 MW

281 MW 3248 MW
3969 MW

KERALA : TAMIL NADU : PUDUCHERY :

Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -2831 MW 2550 MW Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -722 MW Surplus/Deficit(+/-) : -1049 MW
Demand (incl losses) : 4568 MW Demand (incl losses) : 28662 MW Demand (incl losses) : 23 MW
Availability : 1738 MW Availability : 26915 MW Availability : 0 MW
1049 MW
SR Inter-regional Tie line flows

Base Case
Base case + Gopalpur-Srikakulam 765kV D/c line
Base case + Gopalpur-Srikakulam 765kV D/c line + Parli - Bidar 765kV D/c line
Base case + Gopalpur-Srikakulam 765kV D/c line + Parli - Bidar 765kV D/c line + Nagpur – Adilabad – Warangal
New 765kV D/c line
Base case + Gopalpur-Srikakulam 765kV D/c line + Parli - Bidar 765kV D/c line + Raipur PS - Jagdalpur new - Vizag-
II 765kV D/c line
Annexure-IV
 Connectivity to the Grid for planned Green Ammonia/ Green Methanol Plants

Product Location
Planned
(Green where
Capacity
Hydrogen/ Expected Year of connectivity is Required Capacity of
(in
S. Ammonia/ Operations (provide required Power withdrawal
Developer Million
No. Green breakup of capacity (mention the from nearest
Tonnes
Methanol/ year wise) nearest port as Substation (in GW)
Per
others- well, if
Annum)
specify) applicable)
300 TPD - 2026
Green 1.1
1500 TPD - 2028 Paradip 3 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
1500 TPD - 2030

300 TPD – 2027

Green 1.1
1500 TPD - 2029 Gopalpur 3 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
1500 TPD - 2031
300 TPD – 2027
Green 1.1
1500 TPD - 2029 Tuticorin 3 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
1500 TPD – 2031

Renew 300 TPD – 2027

1. Green 1.1
Power 1500 TPD - 2029 Kakinada 3 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
1500 TPD - 2031
300 TPD – 2027
Green 1.1
1500 TPD - 2029 Kandla 3 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
1500 TPD - 2031

Green 0.3 450 TPD - 2027

Rayagada 1.1 GW
Methanol MMTPA 450 TPD - 2029

Green 0.5 750 TPD - 2027

Malkangiri 1.8 GW
Methanol MMTPA 750 TPD - 2029

Axis Green
Energy Hydrogen, 1 MMTPA – 2027 Ramayapatnam
2
2. Ventures Ammonia, Port, Andhra 3.5 - 4 GW
MMTPA
India Pvt Methanol and 1 MMTPA - 2030 Pradesh
Ltd its derivatives
Green 0.7 MMTPA
Hydrogen 0.1 MMTPA - 2027 Kendarpada
(GA 3.5 GW
& Green dist.
Welspun equivalent) 0.6 MMTPA - 2030
Ammonia
3. New
Green
Energy 1 MMTPA 0.1 MMTPA - 2027 Kandla area,
Hydrogen
(GA Kutch district 5 GW
& Green 0.9 MMTPA - 2030
equivalent)
Ammonia
0.5
V. O.
Green MMTPA
Gentari Chidambaranar
Ammonia (500 2027 750 MW (0.75 GW)
Hydrogen - Port - Tuticorin
4. KTPA)
India (Tamil Nadu)
Phase 1
Green 0.5 New
2028 750 MW (0.75 GW)
Ammonia MMTPA Mangalore Port
 (500 KT - Mangalore
PA) (Karnataka)
Phase 1
Aditya
Green 0.1
5. Birla 2027-28 Paradip Port 0.15 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
Renewables
Green 1
2026 Kakinada 1.5 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
Green 1
2027 Kakinada 1.5 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
Green 1
6. Greenko 2027 Tuticorin 1.5 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
Green 1
2028 Mangalore 1.5 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
Green 1
2028 Kandla 1.5 GW
Ammonia MMTPA

Green 1.2 2027

Injection point: 4 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
(a) Lakadia
ISTS S/s
(up to 4
GW from
Green 1.2 2028 Zone 3) 7 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
(b) At a nearby
location of
Zone II /
Adani New Green 1.6 2029 Zone I
Industries which may 6 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
7. Limited be taken
(ANIL) into CEA
planning 5 GW
considering (22* GW combined)
huge
quantum of Withdrawal point -
power. Proposed ISTS S/s at
Navinal, Mundra (22
Green 1.6 2030 Else, GW)
Ammonia MMTPA Radhanesda
ISTS S/s (up to *Overall plan is for
18 GW) from transmission of ~ 40
Zone II / Zone I GW of RE through ISTS
by the end of 2032 for
~9 MTPA of Green
Ammonia production
Green
0.5 Phase 1- 2027 Gopalpur Port,
Ammonia 0.75 GW RTC
MMTPA Phase 2- 2029 Odisha
Infinity (Odisha)
8.
Global Green
0.5 Phase 1- 2027 Tuticorin Port,
Ammonia 0.75 GW RTC
MMTPA Phase 2- 2029 Tamil Nadu
(Tamil Nadu)
 0.15 GW
[connected on state
Gopalpur (Odisha) transmission
Green 0.1 MMTPA – Jan 2027 Industrial Park system by Jan 2027]
1
Ammonia (TATA SEZ)
MMTPA
0.9 MMTPA – Jan 2030 in Odisha near 1.5 GW
Gopalpur port [connected on Inter
State transmission
Ocior system by 2030]
9.
Energy 0.19 GW
(connected on Inter
State Transmission
Kandla,
0.1 MMTPA - Jan 2027 System by Jan 2027)
Green 1 Gujarat near
Ammonia MMTPA Deendayal/Kan
0.9 MMTPA - Jan 2030 1.5 GW
dla port
(connected on Inter
State transmission
System by 2030)
Green 0.37
Hydrogen – KTPA Visakhapatnam,
November 2023 2.6 MW (0.0026 GW)
Visakhapatna (0.00037 Andhra Pradesh
m Refinery MMTPA)

Green 4.30
Newai,
Hydrogen – KTPA
December 2025 Dist. Balotra, 30 MW (0.03 GW)
Hindustan Barmer (0.0043
Rajasthan
Petroleum Refinery MMTPA)
10. Corporation
Green 2.60
Limited
Hydrogen – KTPA Visakhapatnam,
(HPCL) December 2025 20 MW (0.02 GW)
Visakhapatna (0.0026 Andhra Pradesh
m Refinery MMTPA)

Green 21.80
Hydrogen – KTPA Visakhapatnam,
2030 150 MW (0.15 GW)
Visakhapatna (0.0218 Andhra Pradesh
m Refinery MMTPA)
0.70
KTPA
2025 Bina, MP 5 MW (0.005 GW)
(0.0007
MMTPA)
Green
Bharat Hydrogen 7.60
Petroleum through KTPA Yet to be
11. 2027 55 MW (0.055 GW)
Corporatio electrolysis (0.0076 finalized
n Limited (cumulative MMTPA)
production)
20.70
KTPA Yet to be
2030 150 MW (0.15 GW)
(0.0207 finalized
MMTPA)
 Green
Hydrogen
37 KTPA
through Yet to be
(0.037 2030
biomass finalized
MMTPA)
(cumulative
production)
VOC Port,
Green 0.5
2027 Tuticorin, 1 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
Tamil Nadu
Deendayal
Green 1
2027 Port, Kandla, 2 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
Gujarat
Pudimadaka,
Andhra Pradesh
Green 2
2027 (Near 4 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
Visakhapatnam
12. NTPC Port)
Syama Prasad
Mookerjee
Green 0.5
2028 Port, 1 GW
Ammonia MMTPA
(Near Haldia
port)
Simhadri /
Pudimadaka,
Green 0.5 Andhra
2028 1 GW
Methanol MMTPA Pradesh, (Near
Visakhapatnam
Port)

29.295
Total 75.3 GW
MMTPA
 Annexure-V

400/220kV Talapalli ICTs

overloading
Case1: Base case with 3x315 MVA ICTs
at Talapalli SS
Case2: Base case with 3x315 MVA ICTs
at Talapalli SS with N-1 Contingency
one 315 MVA ICT
Case2: Base case with 2x315+2x500
MVA ICTs at Talapalli SS
Case3: Base case with 2x315+2x500
MVA ICTs at Talapalli SS with N-1
Contingency one 500 MVA ICT
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Annexure-F

भारत सरकार
Government of India
विद्युत मंत्रालय
Ministry of Power
के न्द्रीय विद्युत प्राधिकरण
Central Electricity Authority
विद्युत प्रणाली योजना एवं मूल्यांकन-I प्रभाग
Power System Planning & Appraisal-I Division

सेवा में / To,

1) Member Secretary, Southern Region 2) Chief Operating Officer (CTUIL),
Power Committee, 29, Race Course Cross “Saudamini” Plot No. 2, Sector-29,
Road, Bangalore 560 009, FAX : 080- Gurugram-122001 Tel. No. 0124-
22259343 2571816

3) Executive Director, SRLDC, 29, Race 4) Chief Engineer (Planning & Power
Course Cross Road, Bangalore 560 009. Systems), APTRANSCO, Vidyut
Soudha, Gunadala, Vijayawada - 520008

विषय / Subject: Minutes of the meeting to discuss the intra-state transmission system
proposals of APTRANSCO.

महोदय / Sir,

A meeting was held on 25th April 2024 through VC to discuss the intra-state transmission
system proposals of APTRANSCO. Minutes of the meeting are enclosed.

भवदीय / Yours faithfully,

(कं चन चौहान/ Kanchan Chauhan)

उप निदेशक/ Dy. Director

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Minutes of the meeting to discuss the intra-state transmission system proposals of

APTRANSCO

List of participants is attached as Annex-I

1. System strengthening by making LILO of VTS-Manubolu 400 kV S/c line and

Nunna–Manubolu 400 kV S/c line (ISTS) at 400 kV Podili S/s.

Background:

1.1 M/s. INDOSOL Solar Pvt. Ltd. has requested APTRANSCO for extending
Interim power requirement up to 280 MVA in phased manner at 220 kV level until 400 kV
lines and switching station at Ramayapatnam is commissioned for their power requirement
of 900 MVA (Ramayapatnam transmission system proposal is mentioned at agenda point
2).

1.2 APTRANSCO proposed to extend 280 MVA power supply to M/s. INDOSOL
Solar Pvt. Ltd. from existing 220/132 kV Kandukuru S/s at 220 kV level. At Present, the
220 kV Kandukuru S/s is radially fed from 400/220 kV Podili S/s and LILO of existing
Ongole- Racharlapadu 220 kV S/c line at Kandukuru S/s is under implementation.

1.3 As per load flows studies, it was observed that voltages at 400/220 kV Podili
S/s are below 390 kV during peak load period as it is radially fed from 400/220 kV
Sattenapalli S/s. Hence, in order to improve the voltage profile at 400/220 kV Podili S/s
and at downstream substations duly considering the future load growth and upcoming
loads at Ramayapatnam, APTRANSCO proposed LILO of VTS-Manubolu 400 kV S/c
line and Nunna– Manubolu 400 kV S/c line at 400 kV Podili S/s. The schematic diagram
of the proposed transmission scheme is given as below:
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Deliberations in the meeting:

1.4 APTRANSCO informed that extension of supply for 280 MVA load at 220 kV
is an interim arrangement only. Once the permanent arrangement i.e. 400 kV network is
established, the 280 MVA load at 220 kV will be transferred to 400 kV level. The
proposed Kandukur - Ramayapatnam 220 kV D/c line to feed 280 MVA load of M/s
INDOSOL Solar Pvt. Ltd. will be kept as idle once the 400 kV network is established.
1.5 SRPC/SRLDC opined that as per the load flow studies, low voltages at 220 kV
Ongole S/s, Racherlapdu S/s, Kandukuru S/s and Ramayapatnam S/s would persists even
after the commissioning LILO of VTS-Manubolu 400 kV S/c line and Nunna– Manubolu
400 kV S/c Line at 400 kV Podili S/s. Also, under ‘N-1’ contingency of proposed 220 kV
Kandukur to Ramayapatnam D/c line, the voltage at load end (Ramayapatnam S/s) would
go below 202 kV. He advised that adequate reactive compensation should be provided at
load end.
1.6 APTRANSCO informed that they have conducted the study considering worst
scenario of system power factor (pf) being 0.95, but in practice it is more than 0.95 pf due
to reactive power compensation at various locations. Further, M/s. INDOSOL Solar Pvt.
Ltd. has confirmed that they will maintain power factor close to unity as far as possible by
implementing suitable reactive power compensation.
1.7 SRLDC opined that under ‘N-1’ of proposed 220 kV Kandukur to
Ramayapatnam D/c line, the loading of other circuit would go beyond the thermal rating of
the conductor. APTRANSCO stated that considering ‘N-1’ contingency requirement,
ACSS moose conductor should be considered instead of ACSR moose for the 220 kV
Kandukur to Ramayapatnam D/c line.

1.8 After detailed deliberations following was agreed:

i. Adequate reactive compensation to be provided at 220 kV Ramayapatnam/220 kV
INDOSOL S/s to maintain the voltage level within limits.
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ii. LILO of VTS-Manubolu 400 kV S/c line and Nunna– Manubolu 400 kV S/c line at
400 kV Podili S/s to be implemented in matching timeframe of Kandukur -
Ramayapatnam 220 kV D/c line to supply 280 MVA load.
iii. Kandukur-Ramayapatnam 220 kV D/c line to be implemented with ACSS moose
conductor or other higher ampacity conductor to meet the ‘N-1’ contingency
requirement.

2. Transmission scheme for extension of 900 MVA (Phase-I) EHT Supply to M/s
INDOSOL Solar Pvt. Ltd., at Ramayapatnam.

Background:
2.1 For extending 900 MVA load under Phase – I to M/s INDOSOL Solar Pvt.
Ltd, APTRANSCO has proposed the following transmission scheme:

i. Erection of 400 kV Switching Station at Ramayapatnam.

ii. LILO of Krishnapatnam – SEMBCORP2 400 kV S/c line at 400 kV Ramayapatnam
(with Twin ACSS Moose equivalent to Quad ACSR Moose Conductor at proposed.)
– length 100 km (approx.)
iii. Podili- Ramayapatnam 400 kV D/c line (with Twin ACSS Moose equivalent to
Quad ACSR Moose conductor) – length 96 km (approx.)
iv. Extension of 900 MVA load to M/s INDOSOL Solar Pvt. Ltd. by extending the 400
kV bus of Ramayapatnam with metering arrangement.

Deliberations in the meeting:

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2.2 SRPC opined that as per APTRANSCO’s proposal, Ramayapatnam S/s will be
implemented as a switching substation. Considering future load growth, the provision of
ICT may be kept at Ramayapatnam S/s. Also, voltages at 400 kV Podili S/s would go low
during peak demand period. Accordingly, adequate reactive compensation may be
provided at 400 kV Podili S/s to maintain the voltage within limits. Also, overloading of
ICTs is observed at Rachaguneri S/s considering the 900 MVA load of M/s INDOSOL
Solar Pvt. Ltd. So, ICT Augmentation would be required at Rachaguneri S/s.
2.3 APTRANSCO informed that 2x315 MVA ICTs are existing at Rachaguneri S/
s. 3 ICT is under implementation and will be commissioned by the end of 2024. 4 th ICT
rd

is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2025.

2.4 CEA informed that as per MNRE, around 4 GW load on account of Green
Hydrogen/Green Ammonia manufacturing is likely to come up around Ramayapatnam.
So, provision of ICTs may be kept at Ramayapatnam S/s to cater to the demand.

2.5 After detailed deliberations, following was agreed:

i. The transmission scheme proposed (mentioned at point no.2.1) by APTRANSCO to

meet 900 MVA load of M/s INDOSOL Solar Pvt. Ltd. was agreed.
ii. Provision of ICTs to be kept at 400 kV Ramayapatnam S/s to cater to the future
electricity demand.
iii. Adequate reactive compensation to be provided at Ramayapatnam S/s to maintain the
voltage within limits.

3. Augmentation of additional 500 MVA ICT at 400/220 kV Kamavarapukota (K.V.

Kota) S/s

Background:

3.1 Kamavarapukota S/s has 2x315 MVA, 400/220 kV ICTs. Maximum demand
of 532.8 MVA has been recorded on 12.06.2023 on the existing ICTs. Further, 4 Nos. of
220 kV feeders [K.V. Kota (400/220 S/s)- K.V. Kota 220 kV S/c line (3 rd
circuit), K.V. Kota (400/220 S/s)- - Nuzvidu 220 kV S/c line & K.V. Kota (400/220
S/s)- – Bhimadole 220 kV D/c line)] are under implementation and are about to be
commissioned shortly.
3.2 As per the operational feedback by SRLDC, ICTs at 400/220 kV K.V. Kota S/
s are not complying 'N-1’ Criteria during the high demand period.
3.3 To satisfy the ‘N-1’ criteria during high demand period and to meet the
growing demand, APTRANSCO proposed additional ICT (3rd) of 1x500 MVA at K.V.
Kota.

Deliberations in the meeting:

3.4 SRLDC opined that in the present scenario, K.V. Kota (400/220 kV S/s) –
K.V. Kota 220 kV D/c line is highly loaded and is violating ‘N-1’ criteria. With the 3 rd
ICT at K.V. Kota S/s and Guddigudem S/s, 17% increase in the loading is observed on
220 kV K.V. Kota (400/220 kV S/s) – K.V. Kota D/c line. The commissioning of K.V.
Kota (400/220 kV S/s) – K.V. Kota 220 kV S/c line (3 rd circuit) is immediately required.
Also, the envisaged rearrangement of Nunna - Bhimadole 220 kV S/c line and K.V. Kota
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(220 kV S/s) –Nuzvidu 220 kV S/c line as K.V. Kota (400/220 kV S/s) - K.V. Kota 220
kV S/c line (3rd circuit) and K.V. Kota (400/220 kV S/s) – Bhimadole 220 kV S/c line
should be commissioned along with the K.V. Kota (400/220 kV S/s)– Bhimadole 220
kV D/c line in order to avoid the overloading of K.V. Kota (400/220 kV S/s) –
Bhimadole S/c line. Also, SRLDC informed that ‘N-1’ violation of 400/220 kV K.V.
Kota ICTs is observed even with addition (3rd) 1x500 MVA ICT. 4th ICT also may be
planned based on the expected load growth.

3.5 APTRANSCO informed that the LILO of K.V. Kota –Nuzvidu 220 kV S/c
line at K.V. Kota (400/220 kV S/s) which facilitates 3rd circuit from K.V. Kota (400/220
kV S/s) - K.V. Kota S/s is under implementation and is expected to be commissioned by
May, 2024. Also, the envisaged rearrangement of Nunna-Bhimadole 220 kV S/c line and
K.V. Kota –Nuzvidu 220 kV S/c line as K.V. Kota (400/220 kV S/s) - K.V. Kota 220 kV
S/c line (3rd circuit) and K.V. Kota (400/220 kV S/s) – Bhimadole 220 kV S/c line will
be taken up only after completion of the 220 kV K.V. Kota – Bhimadole D/c line. The
detailed clarifications furnished by APTRANSCO is attached as Annex-II. The
schematic diagram of rearrangement is given as below :

3.6 SRPC suggested APTRANSCO to consider additional 500 MVA (4 th) ICT at
400/220 kV K.V. Kota S/s considering the future load growth.
3.7 After detailed deliberations, following was agreed:

i. ICT augmentation from 2x315 MVA to (2x315 + 1x500) MVA at 400/220 kV K.V.
Kota S/s was agreed.
ii. APTRANSCO to expedite the commissioning of K.V. Kota (400/220 kV S/s) –
K.V. Kota 220 kV S/c line (3 rd circuit) to relieve the overloading on existing K.V.
Kota – K.V. Kota 220 kV D/c line.
iii. The envisaged rearrangement of Nunna-Bhimadole 220 kV S/c line and K.V. Kota
–Nuzvidu 220 kV S/c line as K.V. Kota (400/220 kV S/s) - K.V. Kota 220 kV S/c
line (3rd circuit) and K.V. Kota (400/220 kV S/s) – Bhimadole 220 kV S/c line to be
taken up only after completion of the 220 kV K.V. Kota– Bhimadole D/c line.
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4. Augmentation of ICTs from 2x315 MVA to 3x315 MVA at 400/220 kV Guddigudem

S/s

Background:
4.1 Maximum electricity demand of 374 MVA has reached on the existing 2x315
MVA ICTs at 400/220 kV Guddigudem S/s. Further, 2 nos. of 220 kV feeders from
Guddigudem S/s to Purushothapatnam S/s were charged on 14.03.2024 and 2 nos. of 220
kV feeders from Guddigudem S/s to Tadipudi S/s are under construction.

4.2 Lift Irrigation load of 267 MW at Guddigudem S/s will be released by

extending the 220 kV bus at Guddigudem S/s. Another 97.1 MW lift irrigation loads will
be released after commissioning of 2 nos. of 220 kV Tadipudi feeders from Guddigudem
S/s.

4.3 In order to meet the above loads, APTRANSCO has proposed the
augmentation by 3rd 315 MVA ICT at 400/220 kV Guddigudem S/s.

Deliberations in the meeting:

4.4 It was suggested to consider 1x500 MVA ICT instead of 315 MVA ICT at
Guddigudem S/s and the same was agreed by APTRANSCO.
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Annexure-I

List of participants:
Sl. No Name Designation
CEA
1 Ishan Sharan Chief Engineer
2 Kanchan Chauhan Dy. Director
3 Mayank Wadhwa Assistant Director
SRPC
4 Meka Ramakrishnan SE
SRLDC
5 A Janardhan Chief Manager
APTRANSCO
6 K. Bindu SE/Power System
7 Ch. Sreenivasarao EE-1/System Studies-1
Annexure-G
 Annexure-H

Details of Connectivity granted/ agreed for grant at Ananthapuram-II PS

Connectivity
Sl. application Application
Applicant name quantum
No. no. date
(MW)
1 Green Infra Wind Energy Pvt. Ltd. 2200000820 17.05.2024 300
2 Ganeko Three Energy Pvt. Ltd. 2200000869 30.05.2024 300
3 Purvah Green Power Pvt. Ltd. 2200000872 30.05.2024 349.8
4 Purvah Green Power Pvt. Ltd. 2200000881 31.05.2024 339.9
Total 1289.7
 Details of Connectivity granted/ agreed for grant at Kurnool-IV PS

Sl. application Application Connectivity

Applicant name
No. no. date quantum (MW)
1. Auro Infra Pvt. Ltd. 2200000609 14.03.2024 800
2. Indosol Solar Pvt. Ltd. 2200000882 31.05.2024 1100
3. Indosol Solar Pvt. Ltd. 2200000884 31.05.2024 1200
4. SAEL Industries Ltd. 2200000843 25.05.2024 300
5. SAEL Industries Ltd. 2200000844 25.05.2024 300
Total 3700
 Details of Connectivity granted/ agreed for grant/ under process at Bijapur PS

Connectivity
Sl. application Application
Applicant name quantum
No. no. date
(MW)
Details of Connectivity granted/ agreed for grant :
1 Apraava Energy Pvt. Ltd. 2200000171 03.08.2023 300
2 Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. 2200000393 30.11.2023 252
3 TEQ Green Power XVI Pvt. Ltd. 2200000397 30.11.2023 125
4 TEQ Green Power XVI Pvt. Ltd. 2200000429 15.12.2023 175
5 Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. 2200000447 21.12.2023 50.4
6 Renew Solar Power Pvt Ltd 2200000517 25.01.2024 300
7 Sunsure Solarpark Rj One Pvt Ltd 2200000586 26.02.2024 252
8 UPC Renewables India Management Pvt Ltd 2200000584 08.03.2024 160
9 Tepsol Green Energy Private Limited 2200000657 27.03.2024 200
10 EG Solwin Renewables Pvt. Ltd. 2200000687 04.04.2024 100
Details of under process applications :
11 Vismaya Renewables India Project Pvt. Ltd. 2200000692 05.04.2024 300
12 Sunsure Solarpark Rj One Pvt Ltd 2200000708 12.04.2024 48
13 Welspun Godavari Pvt. Ltd. 2200000717 16.04.2024 250
14 Enfinity Global Haritha Udwal Pvt. Ltd. 2200000764 25.04.2024 100
UPC Renewables India Management Pvt.
15 2200000792 02.05.2024 56
Ltd.
16 Purvah Green Power [Link]. 2200000868 30.05.2024 351
17 Ganeko Four Energy Pvt. Ltd. 2200000870 30.05.2024 300
18 Purvah Green Power [Link]. 2200000871 30.05.2024 250.8
Total 3570.2
 Details of Connectivity granted/ agreed for grant at Bidar PS

Sl. application Application Connectivity

Applicant name
No. no. date quantum (MW)
1. Hero Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd. 2200000422 14.12.2023 300
2. Sprng Powerinfra Pvt. Ltd. 2200000560 09.02.2024 200
3. Hero Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd. 2200000640 14.03.2024 250
4. Welspun Narmada Pvt. Ltd. 2200000716 23.04.2024 250
5. Sprng Vayu Kiran Pvt. Ltd. 2200000751 24.04.2024 200
6. SAEL Industries Ltd. 2200000759 25.04.2024 300
7. Ampin Energy Utility Pvt. Ltd. 2200000762 25.04.2024 150
8. Sprng Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. 2200000753 01.05.2024 100
9. Ampin Energy Utility Pvt. Ltd. 2200000763 01.05.2024 150
10. SAEL Industries Ltd. 2200000760 01.05.2024 300
11. Sprng Energy Pvt. Ltd. 2200000767 06.05.2024 100
12. Ampin Energy Utility Pvt. Ltd. 2200000892 31.05.2024 150
13. AMP Energy C&I Thirteen Pvt. Ltd. 2200000893 31.05.2024 50
Total 2500
 Details of Connectivity granted/ agreed for grant at Devengere/Chitradurga PS

Connectivity
Sl. application Application
Applicant name quantum
No. no. date
(MW)
1. Renew Solar Power Pvt. Ltd. 22000000519 25.01.2024 200
2. Layer Hybren Pvt. Ltd. 2200000625 15.03.2024 140
3. Serentica Renewables India Pvt. Ltd. 2200000660 23.03.2024 300
4. Furies Solren Pvt. Ltd. 2200000700 11.04.2024 300
5. Illuminate Hybren Pvt. Ltd. 2200000701 11.04.2024 300
6. Layer Hybren Pvt. Ltd. 2200000702 11.04.2024 160
7. Chandragiri Wind Park Private Limited 2200000585 05.03.2024 290
8. Amplus Cenedus Solar Pvt. Ltd. 2200000714 15.04.2024 350
9. Jade Hybren Pvt. Ltd. 2200000780 11.04.2024 300
Total 2340
 Details of Connectivity granted/ agreed for grant at Karur PS

Connectivity
Sl. application Application
Applicant name quantum
No. no. date
(MW)
1. JSW Renew Energy Limited 1200002868 25.09.2020 270
JSW Neo Energy Ltd (erstwhile
2. 1200003212 18.04.2021 150
JSW Future Energy Ltd)
Tata Power Renewable Energy
3. 2200000242 07.09.2023 198
Ltd.
4. JSP Green Wind 1 Pvt. Ltd. 2200000438 19.12.2023 300
5. First Energy Pvt. Ltd. 2200000441 20.12.2023 100
Tata Power Renewable Energy
6. 2200000448 21.12.2023 93.6
Ltd.
7. Nannai Solar Park Private Ltd. 2200000628 08.03.2024 93
8. Amplus Sun Beat Pvt. Ltd. 2200000698 18.04.2024 80
9. Amplus Theta Energy Pvt. Ltd. 2200000699 10.04.2024 65
10. JSW Neo Energy Ltd. 2200000818 25.05.2024 150
Total 1499.6
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