We are strongly committed to supporting the Government’s mission to bring 24/7 reliable power to all,” said N Venu, Managing Director, Hitachi ABB Power Grids India. With the completion of the first phase of the 6,000 MW +/-800 kV UHVDC project, braving difficulties posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, we will enable clean and reliable power for millions of people in the country. We have been involved in this project since 2016. That is also one of the key initiatives of the Government of India to increase renewable energy capacity to 450 gigawatts in the nation’s electricity mix, and is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goal of affordable and clean energy. When wind strength is low, it will support electricity demand in the South, and when it is in excess, transmit clean energy to the North. This link will assist India on the journey towards increasing amounts of renewable power, by bringing large amounts of renewable energy to the high consumption centers. When completed, the approximately 1,800-kilometer-long two-way transmission line will have the capacity to meet the electricity needs of over 80 million people in India. Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries.Hitachi ABB Power Grids energizes first phase of Raigarh-Pugalurīangalore, 25 September 2020 - Hitachi ABB Power Grids India (listed on Indian stock exchanges as “ABB Power Products and Systems India Ltd.”), along with consortium partner Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), has successfully energized the first phase of the 6,000 megawatt (MW) +/-800 kilovolt (kV) Ultra-high Voltage Direct Current (UHVDC) transmission link connecting Raigarh in Central India to Pugalur in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. This brings business value to operators while enabling a low-carbon society. The technology can save as much as 1,000 tons of carbon dioxide on a line covering 600,000 kilometers per year and offer operating cost savings of 30 percent versus an equivalent diesel-transit system. This helps minimize the size of the fleet while increasing passenger carrying capacity. On arterial roads, an e-bus with this solution can reduce the need to take the vehicle out of service for recharging every few hours or having a replacement bus ready. Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ innovative flash-charging system quickly tops up the battery while passengers get on and off the bus. An e-bus with flash-charging technology can solve that problem while improving the quality of life through reducing pollution in densely populated urban areas.
That is because with battery-operated buses it is difficult to maximize passenger load carrying capacity and running time while making the whole operation economically viable.
For bus operators, the switch to electric has previously presented challenges. While India’s government is striving to scale up EV adoption to 30 percent by 2030, the mass public transport segment is largely untouched. Smart e-mobility is at a nascent stage in India. We are delighted to have partnered with the best in the industry for this endeavor,” Prof. “We hope to study and understand how the right technology can enable an efficient transport system without damaging the environment. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras. “The development of India’s e-mobility charging infrastructure and increased deployment of e-buses is key to meeting the demand for sustainable transport solutions across India’s rural and urban areas,” said Prof.
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