India : Rajasthan Renewable Energy Transmission Investment Program (Facility Concept)
Rajasthan completed the installation of about 1767 MW of wind and 45 MW of solar generation at the end of 2011 using surplus transmission capacity in the grid. The state's investment plan for renewable energy targets installation of about 8,000 MW of solar and wind projects by 2018. These include private solar and wind power projects to be set up primarily in the renewable energy rich resource areas of Western Rajasthan (in Jodhpur, Bikaner, Barmer and Jaisalmer) including in the solar park being developed in Bhadla by the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation. The Program would support transmission facilities for evacuation of renewable energy to the state and national grid.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Karbar, Vallabha R.
South Asia Department
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| Project Name | Rajasthan Renewable Energy Transmission Investment Program (Facility Concept) | ||||||
| Project Number | 45224-002 | ||||||
| Country / Economy | India |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan Technical Assistance |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Private sector development |
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| Gender | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||||
| Description | Rajasthan completed the installation of about 1767 MW of wind and 45 MW of solar generation at the end of 2011 using surplus transmission capacity in the grid. The state's investment plan for renewable energy targets installation of about 8,000 MW of solar and wind projects by 2018. These include private solar and wind power projects to be set up primarily in the renewable energy rich resource areas of Western Rajasthan (in Jodhpur, Bikaner, Barmer and Jaisalmer) including in the solar park being developed in Bhadla by the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation. The Program would support transmission facilities for evacuation of renewable energy to the state and national grid. | ||||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | India has an annual electricity deficit of 8% and nearly 350 million people without access to electricity. The country is heavily dependent on fossil fuel imports (coal, gas, oil) to meet its electricity requirements. The Government in its Integrated Energy Policy (IEP) 2006 estimated that the country would need to increase its electricity generation by at least 5 times, and change the sources mix, to meet the increase in demand expected by 2032. India's tropical position bestows it with solar irradiation ranging from 4-7 kWh/square meter/day across the country and certain regions, particularly the western region (including Rajasthan), have even higher solar incidence. Given this background, India has decided to invest in renewable energy (RE). | ||||||
| Impact | Accelerated development of renewable energy sources in Rajasthan and India |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Cleaner electricity mix with more efficient and effective generation and transmission system achieved |
| Progress Toward Outcome | Transmission line infrastructure and Substation for transmitting power up to 3,700 MW had been completed under tranche 1. Due to overall investments in the state, Rajasthan achieved transmission network capacity to transmit 8,800 MW by 2018. Tranche 2 was lapsed on 2 June 2018 as it remained unsigned. Tranche 3 is under processing, however currently is on hold due to Hon'ble Supreme Court of India ruling on construction of overhead lines in Rajasthan.Institutional capacity has been developed in RRVPNL to operate high-penetration solar and wind power generation in Rajasthan after implementing several transmission projects to evacuate renewable energy projects. Institutional capacity enhanced through TA implementation. The intended outcome of Tranche 1 has been successfully achieved and over 9,000 MW of wind and solar capacity has been added resulting in GHG savings of 5.6 million tons per year. |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | 1. Bulk power transmission system in Rajasthan expanded 2. Institutional capacity for renewable energy parks and transmission system developed. |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Construction of two 400kV substations at Bhadla and Ramgarh completed under Tranche 1.Balance scope of project would be undertaken under Tranche 3.Augmentation of two 400kV substations at Akal and Bikaner completed under Tranche 1.Balance scope of project would be undertaken under Tranche 3.Construction of Bap and Kanasar 220/132 kV GSS completed from RRVPNL own funding. Balance scope of project would be undertaken under Tranche 3.Subprojects completed from RRVPNL own funding.Construction of about 602 km of 400kV, 220 kV, 132 kV transmission lines completed under Tranche 1. Balance scope of project would be undertaken under Tranche 3.Had been completed under TA 8486-IND: Rajasthan Renewable Energy Capacity Development and Implementation Support.Had been completed under TA 8486-IND: Rajasthan Renewable Energy Capacity Development and Implementation Support.Had been completed under TA 8486-IND: Rajasthan Renewable Energy Capacity Development and Implementation Support.Had been completed under TA 8486-IND: Rajasthan Renewable Energy Capacity Development and Implementation Support.Had been completed under TA 8486-IND: Rajasthan Renewable Energy Capacity Development and Implementation Support.Had been completed under TA 8486-IND: Rajasthan Renewable Energy Capacity Development and Implementation Support.Had been completed under TA 8486-IND: Rajasthan Renewable Energy Capacity Development and Implementation Support. |
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| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Environmental Aspects | An environment assessment and review framework was prepared, outlining the environment safeguard principles and requirements. RRVPNL will undertake environmental due diligence on individual investments based on the environment assessment and review framework and submit quarterly reports on implementation of environmental management plans (EMPs). Under tranche 1, RRVPNL has undertaken all the requirements and complied with related covenants. |
| Involuntary Resettlement | A resettlement framework was prepared outlining the social safeguard principles and requirements. RRVPNL will undertake social safeguard due diligence on individual investments based on the resettlement framework and submit quarterly reports on implementation of resettlement plans for projects. Under tranche 1, RRVPNL has undertaken all the requirements and complied with related covenants. |
| Indigenous Peoples | A indigenous peoples planning framework was prepared outlining the social safeguard principles and requirements. RRVPNL will undertake social safeguard due diligence on individual investments based on the indigenous peoples planning framework and submit quarterly reports on implementation of indigenous plans for projects (as required). Under tranche 1, RRVPNL has undertaken all the requirements and complied with related covenants. |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
| During Project Design | Stakeholder consultations were held for each project during their respective design stages. |
| During Project Implementation | Ongoing stakeholder communication and consultations are conducted throughout the project cycle for each projects in the facility. |
| Business Opportunities | |
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| Procurement | Goods, equipment, and civil works financed by ADB will be procured in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines (2013, as amended from time to time). RRVPNL has undertaken advance procurement actions, including the placement of bidding documents in the market and requested that ADB authorize these actions and allow retroactive financing. RRVPNL will follow competitive bidding procedures acceptable to ADB for public sector transmission investments. Private sector renewable energy developers selling power to utilities will be selected through a competitive process and will enter into supply contracts with their clients. The construction of their facilities will most likely follow turnkey contracts selected through a competitive process. RREC will coordinate with RRVPNL on the choice and sequencing of the development of transmission lines to evacuate the renewable energy produced in the region, including that from wind and solar parks. Retroactive financing will be allowed for up to 20% of the individual loan amount for expenditures incurred 12 months prior to loan signing. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Karbar, Vallabha R. |
| Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | India Resident Mission |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 23 Feb 2012 |
| Fact Finding | 06 May 2012 to 21 May 2012 |
| MRM | 29 Jun 2012 |
| Approval | 26 Sep 2013 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 23 Jun 2022 |
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| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 798.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 300.00 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | % |
| Counterpart | 300.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 198.00 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | % |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| MFF - Rajasthan Renewable Energy Transmission Investment Program (Facility Concept) (Draft for Consultation) | Indigenous Peoples Planning Frameworks/Indigenous Peoples Development Frameworks | Jun 2012 |
| MFF - Rajasthan Renewable Energy Transmission Investment Program (Facility Concept) | Environmental Assessment and Review Framework | Jun 2012 |
| MFF - Rajasthan Renewable Energy Transmission Investment Program (Facility Concept): Tranche 1 Final Draft | Initial Environmental Examination | Jun 2012 |
| MFF - Rajasthan Renewable Energy Transmission Investment Program (Facility Concept): Resettlement Framework (Draft for Consultation) | Resettlement Frameworks | Jun 2012 |
| MFF - Rajasthan Renewable Energy Transmission Program (Facility Concept) (Draft) | Resettlement Plans | Jun 2012 |
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Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Rajasthan Renewable Energy Transmission Investment Program (Facility Concept) | Procurement Plans | Aug 2013 |