Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has secured long-term financing from a consortium of Japanese banks for its flagship high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission project, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s green energy infrastructure.
The project is being developed as a dedicated green power evacuation corridor, aimed at transporting renewable energy generated in western India to high-demand regions in the north.
High-Capacity HVDC Link to Evacuate Renewable Power
The ±800 kV HVDC corridor will have an evacuation capacity of 6,000 megawatts (MW) and will span nearly 950 kilometres, connecting Bhadla in Rajasthan one of India’s most solar rich regions to Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh. The project is scheduled for commissioning by 2029.
Once operational, the transmission system is expected to play a critical role in ensuring that renewable power generated in remote solar and wind hubs can be efficiently transmitted to energy intensive cities and industrial clusters in northern India, while also improving overall grid stability.
Strengthening India–Japan Energy Collaboration
Commenting on the development, Kandarp Patel, CEO of Adani Energy Solutions, said the funding reflects the depth of the India–Japan strategic partnership in clean energy and infrastructure. He added that continued backing from Japanese institutions, including industrial partners such as Hitachi, underlines shared commitments toward building a sustainable energy future.
Japanese lenders have emerged as long-term partners in India’s infrastructure build out, particularly in large scale transmission and clean energy projects that require patient capital and advanced technology.
Part of Adani Group’s Clean Energy Ecosystem
The HVDC transmission asset forms part of the Adani Group’s broader clean energy platform. Rajasthan remains a key renewable generation base for Adani Green Energy Limited, whose projects already supply clean power into AESL’s transmission network.
Renewable electricity transmitted through the corridor will also support Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML), which currently sources over 40% of its electricity from renewable energy placing Mumbai among global cities with a high share of green power consumption.
Boost to India’s Renewable Integration Goals
As India accelerates toward its clean energy targets, high capacity transmission infrastructure is becoming as critical as generation assets. Projects such as AESL’s HVDC corridor are expected to play a central role in integrating large volumes of renewable energy into the national grid, reducing curtailment risks and supporting long-term decarbonisation goals.
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