India : Solar Transmission Sector Project
The project will finance high-voltage transmission systems to evacuate electricity generated by new "mega" solar parks to the interstate grid, and improve the reliability of the national grid system. The project will be based on the sector loan approach, and will include subprojects in various locations throughout India. It will also use the country safeguard and procurement systems at the agency level.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Angelique Deny
South Asia Department
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Project Name | Solar Transmission Sector Project | ||||||||
Project Number | 49214-002 | ||||||||
Country / Economy | India |
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Project Status | Closed | ||||||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Knowledge solutions Partnerships Private sector development |
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Sector / Subsector | Energy / Electricity transmission and distribution |
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Gender | Some gender elements | ||||||||
Description | The project will finance high-voltage transmission systems to evacuate electricity generated by new "mega" solar parks to the interstate grid, and improve the reliability of the national grid system. The project will be based on the sector loan approach, and will include subprojects in various locations throughout India. It will also use the country safeguard and procurement systems at the agency level. | ||||||||
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | India is experiencing both base load and peak power deficits. The lack of a reliable electricity supply is constraining India's economic growth and making it difficult for around 311 million people to access electricity. Despite such constraints, the demand for electricity is continually increasing in step with sustained industrialization, an expanded consumer market, and enhanced economic development. Demand for power is projected to more than double from about 300 gigawatts (GW) in 2016 to over 700 GW by 2030. It will be challenging to meet such a capacity addition through a conventional power supply approach. India's power system is dominated by thermal generation from coal-fired plants, and fossil fuels have created several problems, including domestic production shortages, volatile prices due to increased imports, and adverse climate impacts. To ensure sustainable energy security, the government has updated its strategy to provide future additional generating capacity through an energy mix, and has increased its renewable energy target for 2022. At the Conference of Parties 21 in Paris in 2015, the government further committed to increase its cumulative power capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources to 40% by 2030. ADB was one of the first institutions to develop the solar parks' transmission systems for state utilities in Gujarat and Rajasthan. While various donors and multilateral development banks are widely involved in renewable energy development projects, the CTF has been allocated to ADB and the World Bank to support solar rooftop projects, solar parks, and the associated transmission infrastructure. The government asked ADB to provide continued support for the interstate transmission system for solar parks, because it aims to scale up the country's installed solar capacity drastically but in a phased manner. A series of solar parks have been identified, but their development and preparation processes differ. The sector lending approach is therefore considered suitable as it will enable POWERGRID to expand transmission lines to individual solar parks according to the planned commissioning of solar parks, based on their readiness. This approach is warranted based on the government's development plan, policies, and strategies, as well as POWERGRID's implementation capacity. |
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Impact | Share of clean energy in the power mix increased, overall efficiency of the power system increased, and energy security in India enhanced. |
Project Outcome | |
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Description of Outcome | Supply of clean power to the national transmission system expanded. |
Progress Toward Outcome | Construction is on going. |
Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | Capacity of the interstate transmission network improved POWERGRID's autonomous management of safeguard and procurement systems improved. |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | On going |
Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
Safeguard Categories | |
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Environment | B |
Involuntary Resettlement | B |
Indigenous Peoples | C |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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Environmental Aspects | B for environment. |
Involuntary Resettlement | B for involuntary resettlement. |
Indigenous Peoples | C for indigenous peoples. |
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
During Project Design | Project was cleared by Government of India for Asian Development Bank to undertake due diligence after inter-ministry consultations in 2015. |
During Project Implementation | Stakeholder consultation is an ongoing process and will be further up during due diligence. |
Business Opportunities | |
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Consulting Services | No consulting package for this loan. |
Procurement | As a special feature, the project will use POWERGRID's safeguard and procurement systems, which have been assessed and deemed satisfactory to ADB, along with agreed action plans, to comply fully with ADB's safeguard and procurement requirements. The adoption of the agency's systems is expected to improve operational flexibility and autonomy, and reduce transaction costs and the time required for the safeguard and procurement processes of subsequent subprojects, in conjunction with the sector loan approach. |
Responsible ADB Officer | Angelique Deny |
Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
Responsible ADB Division | Energy Division, SARD |
Executing Agencies |
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited |
Timetable | |
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Concept Clearance | 16 Nov 2015 |
Fact Finding | 16 Aug 2016 to 19 Aug 2016 |
MRM | 14 Dec 2016 |
Approval | 29 Mar 2017 |
Last Review Mission | - |
Last PDS Update | 12 Jun 2019 |
Loan 3521-IND
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
29 Mar 2017 | 05 Apr 2017 | 09 May 2017 | 31 May 2022 | - | 15 Sep 2020 |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 400.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 175.00 | 02 Aug 2023 | 175.00 | 0.00 | 100% |
Counterpart | 225.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 02 Aug 2023 | 175.00 | 0.00 | 100% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
Loan 8325-IND
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
29 Mar 2017 | 05 Apr 2017 | 09 May 2017 | 31 May 2022 | - | 15 Sep 2020 |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 50.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 0.00 | 02 Aug 2023 | 0.00 | 50.00 | 100% |
Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 50.00 | 02 Aug 2023 | 0.00 | 50.00 | 100% |
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ADB to Help Improve Solar Transmission in India Using Country Systems
ADB has approved a $175 million loan to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited to help India diversify its power mix by increasing its supply of clean energy — particularly solar — and achieve energy security.
Tenders
Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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Loan No. 3521-IND: Solar Transmission Sector Project [CC-CS/762-NR3/SVC-3849/7/G3] | Invitation for Bids | Closed | ||
Loan No. 49214-IND: Solar Transmission Sector Project [CC-CS/742-WR2/CD-3668/7/G7 (742-CD01)] REBIDDING | Invitation for Bids | Closed | ||
Loan No. 49214-IND: Solar Transmission Sector Project [CC-CS/762-NR1/HVDC-3430/7/G3] | Invitation for Bids | Closed | ||
IND: Solar Park Development and Transmission Investment Project | Advance Notice | Archived |
Contracts Awarded
Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Address | Executing Agency | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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SERVICES: SIEMENS IND FOR 320KV VSC HVDC & XLPE CABLE 7217Ù | Loan 3521 | 16 Jul 2020 | JV OF SIEMENS AG & SUMIMOTO INDUS ELEC LTD. | MUNICH GERMANY | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 1,571,395.28 | 1,571,395.28 |
LOCAL SUPPLY CONTRACT (BHEL) FOR 800KV, 6000MW HVDC TERMINAL PACKAGE 5818Ù | Loan 3521 | 16 Jul 2020 | JV ABB AB SWEDEN AND BHEL INDIA | INDIA INDIA | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 5,321,660.41 | 5,321,660.41 |
LOCAL SUPPLY: SIEMENS IND FOR 320KV VSC HVDC & XLP E CABLE 7215Ù | Loan 3521 | 16 Jul 2020 | JV OF SIEMENS AG & SUMIMOTO ELEC INDUS | MUNICH GERMANY | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 52,537,306.14 | 52,537,306.14 |
HVDC04 AC & DC HVDC BUSHINGS (SUPPLY CONTRACT) | Loan 3521 | 22 Oct 2019 | M/S TRENCH HIGH VOLTAGE PRODUCTS LTD. SHENYAN | NO. 2 JINGSHENXISAN STREET DAOYI ECO DEV ZONE SHENBEI NEW DIST SHENYANG 110136 CHINA,PEOPLE'SREP.OF | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 5,558,347.00 | 5,558,347.00 |
CONDUCTOR PACKAGE 742-CD01 (AL59 CONDUCTOR) FOR 400KV D/C BANASKANTHA (RADHENASDA) POOLING STATION | Loan 3521 | 04 Jan 2018 | M/S TRANSAIL LIGHTING LIMITED | 501 A B C E FORTUNE 2000 BLOCK G BANDRA KURLA COMPLEX BANDRA EAST MUMBAI INDIA | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 4,206,898.00 | 3,239,312.00 |
TRANSMISSION LINE PACKAGE -TW02 FOR 400KV D/C (QUA D) TUMKUR POOL- DEVANAHALLI TRANSMISSION LINE ASSOCIATED WITH TUMKUR PHASE II PART B | Loan 3521 | 20 Oct 2017 | M/S KEC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 8TH FLR BLDG NO. 9A DLF CYBER CITY PHASE III GURGAON 122002 INDIA | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 35,849,518.00 | 27,532,367.00 |
TRANSMISSION LINE FOR SUBSTATION PACKAGE TW01 FOR 400KV D/C BANASKANTHA-BANASKANTHA TRANSMISSION LINE | Loan 3521 | 11 Jul 2017 | M/S KETAN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED | KCL HOUSE AMIN MARG NR.150 FEET RING ROAD JUNCTION RAJKOT 360001 GUJARAT INDIA | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 7,711,069.00 | 6,031,646.00 |
Conductor Package CD01 for 765Kv DC Bhadla Bikaner Transmission Line | Loan 3521 | 08 Jun 2017 | M/S Galaxy Transmissions Pvt Ltd | Midc Kupwad Block Sangli 416436, India | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 7,378,564.00 | 5,503,783.00 |
Conductor Package 02 for 765Kv DC Bhadla-Bikaner Transmission Line | Loan 3521 | 08 Jun 2017 | M/S Sturdy Industries Ltd. | Plot No 21 Industrial Area Baddi Solan Himachal Pradesh, India | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 7,382,565.00 | 5,500,517.00 |
Conductor Package CD03 for 765Kv DC Bhadla-Bikaner Transmission Line | Loan 3521 | 08 Jun 2017 | M/S Jsk Industries Pvt Ltd. | 9 AK Naik Marg CS Mumbai, India | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 7,403,071.00 | 5,520,115.00 |
Reactor Package 80Mvar 1-Ph 765Kv Bus Reactor & Line Reactor at Bhadla | Loan 3521 | 08 Jun 2017 | M/S Cromption Greaves Limited | CG House Dr. Annie Besant Road Worli Mumbai 400030, India | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 12,000,780.00 | 8,571,691.00 |
Transformer Package for Tr-01 at 765/400Kv (Bhadla Substation Under Transmission System for Solar Parks at Bhadla | Loan 3521 | 08 Jun 2017 | M/S Tbea Energy India Pvt. Ltd. | Tbea Green Energy Park, National Hi-Way 8, Miyagam Karjan, Vadadora 390021, India | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 15,549,696.00 | 11,385,188.00 |
Substation Package Ss(I)02 for Extension of 765Kv Bhadla Substation and 765 Kv Bikaner Substation | Loan 3521 | 08 Jun 2017 | M/S Alstom T&D India Ltd (Alstom) | A7 Sector 65 Noida U.P. India 201301, India | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 23,621,201.00 | 12,188,366.00 |
TW02 765Kv D/C Bhadla-Bikar Transmission Line Part II | Loan 3521 | 08 Jun 2017 | M/S EMC Limited (EMC) | Constancia Office Complex, 11 Dr. U.N. Brahmachari St, 8Th Flr, Kolkata 700017, India | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 26,253,146.00 | 13,265,509.00 |
Tower Package -Tw01 for 765Kv D/C Bhadla-Bikaner Transmission Line (Part I) | Loan 3521 | 08 Jun 2017 | M/S Bajaj Electrical Ltd (Bajaj) | 801 Rustomjee Aspiree, Bhanu, Shankar Yagnik Marg, Off Eastern Express, Mumbai, India | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 27,733,787.00 | 14,948,025.00 |
Substation Package SS(I) 01 for 400/220Kv Bhadla Substation and 400 Kv Bhadla A-Bhadla (Rrvpnl) | Loan 3521 | 08 Jun 2017 | M/S Tata Project Limited (Tata) | 1st Floor Tower, 1 Okaya Centre B-5, Sector 62, Noida 201301, India | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 30,091,296.00 | 16,402,217.00 |
Composite Insulator Package Cis01 for Supply for 765Kv DC Bhadla-Bikaner Transmission Line | Loan 3521 | 08 Jun 2017 | M/S Goldstone Infratech Limited | 9-1-83 & 83 Amarchand Sharma Complex, S.D Road, Secinderabad 500 003, India | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | 1,602,151.00 | 1,188,666.00 |
Procurement Plan
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Solar Transmission Sector Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Feb 2019 |