Technical details
Client
Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL)
Dates

July 2025 – Ongoing

ASSIGNMENT​

Appointment as Independent Engineer (IE) for KPS 1,2 and GIS (Augmentation of Transformation Capacity at KPS1 & KPS2 (GIS) – Phase-V Part B1 & B2 Scheme)

Location
Bhuj (Khavda), Gujarat, India
Activity
Power Transmission Systems | Renewable Energy Evacuation | Independent Engineering Services

SYSTRA India (through Systra MVA Consulting India Pvt Ltd) have been appointed by CTUIL as the Independent Engineer for the critical KPS 1,2 and GIS project. This engagement supports the augmentation of transformation capacity at Khavda Pooling Station-1 (KPS1) and KPS2 (GIS) under the Phase-V Part B1 & B2 scheme for reliable evacuation of renewable energy from India’s largest solar-wind hybrid zone – the Khavda RE Park, Gujarat.

Leveraging our proven expertise in high-voltage GIS substations and independent engineering across India, we are delivering impartial technical oversight, quality assurance, and project supervision to ensure seamless integration of additional renewable power into the national grid.

The scope includes:

  • Design review and approval of all substation elements
  • Construction supervision and quality monitoring
  • Interface coordination with the Transmission Service Provider (TSP)
  • Testing, commissioning support, and final certification
  • Ensuring full compliance with CEA, CTUIL, and grid standards for reliable renewable energy evacuation

Key features of the project

  • Independent engineering oversight for the augmentation of transformation capacity at KPS1 (GIS) and KPS2 (GIS) specifically designed for evacuating massive renewable power from the Khavda RE Park
  • Systematic and compliant development of GIS-based transmission infrastructure to eliminate bottlenecks in renewable energy evacuation
  • Optimum utilisation of compact, high-reliability Gas Insulated Switchgear technology for efficient, low-loss power transfer from Gujarat’s solar-rich region
  • Creation of robust grid infrastructure that supports large-scale RE integration while maintaining system stability and reliability
  • Focused support for national green energy goals, enabling additional renewable power evacuation from one of India’s flagship RE zones
  • Enhanced environmental sustainability through reliable transmission of clean solar and wind power to load centres across India