New Delhi: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) on Thursday announced the successful commissioning of its Khavda II-B transmission project, a key inter-state transmission system designed to facilitate large-scale renewable energy evacuation from Gujarat’s Khavda region.
The project has been implemented through POWERGRID Khavda II-B Transmission Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., which secured the mandate under the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route. The transmission scheme is part of the “Transmission scheme for evacuation of 4.5 GW renewable energy injection at Khavda Pooling Station under Phase-II, Part-B” .
According to the regulatory filing made to the stock exchanges, the project has been completely commissioned with effect from December 13, 2025. The Notification for Declaration of Commercial Operation (DOCO) was received by the company via email on December 18, 2025 .
The commissioning of the Khavda II-B transmission system marks a significant milestone in strengthening India’s interstate transmission infrastructure for renewable energy integration. The Khavda region in Gujarat is emerging as one of the country’s largest renewable energy hubs, with substantial solar and wind generation capacity planned and under development.
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, plays a critical role in planning, implementation and operation of the national transmission network, supporting the Government of India’s ambitious renewable energy targets and the transition towards a cleaner energy mix.
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