Archive · 7 Sep 2026
GE Vernova T&D India Leads 6,000 MW Transmission Tender
GE Vernova T&D India offered the lowest price for a large electricity-transmission project.
The project would connect Barmer II with South Kalamb in India.
It is designed to move up to 6,000 megawatts of electricity.
The connection would use high-voltage direct-current technology.
Two special stations would help convert and manage the electricity.
The electricity is expected to come from a renewable-energy generation zone.
GE Vernova T&D India would design the system, supply equipment and help build it.
However, the company has not won the final contract yet because Power Grid still has to complete the tender process.
GE Vernova T&D India emerged as the lowest bidder for Power Grid’s 6,000 MW Barmer II–South Kalamb HVDC project.
The proposed ±800 kV link will include two converter terminal stations, each rated at 3,000 MW.
GE Vernova T&D India would handle design, equipment supply and project execution over several years.
The project is intended to transmit renewable electricity from the Barmer II generation zone to South Kalamb.
The company is not yet guaranteed the contract because Power Grid must complete formalities before issuing an award.
- Who
- GE Vernova T&D India emerged as the lowest bidder, while Power Grid Corporation of India floated the tender.
- What
- A proposed 6,000 MW, ±800 kV HVDC transmission link between Barmer II and South Kalamb.
- When
- GE Vernova T&D India disclosed the development on September 7; the corridor was approved in May 2025.
- Where
- Between the Barmer II generation zone and South Kalamb in India.
- Why
- To transmit renewable electricity from the Barmer II generation zone to the national electricity network.
- Project capacity
- 6,000 MW
- Transmission technology
- ±800 kV high-voltage direct current using line-commutated converter technology
- Planned route
- Barmer II to South Kalamb
- Converter stations
- Two stations, each capable of handling 3,000 MW
- Prospective contractor
- GE Vernova T&D India
- Tender status
- L1 bidder; final contract and letter of award are still pending
- Project approval
- The National Committee on Transmission approved the corridor in May 2025