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Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. has commissioned a 1,000 megawatt (MW) high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission link connecting Kudus and Aarey, aimed at strengthening electricity supply and increasing the flow of clean energy into Mumbai.

The project, developed by its subsidiary Adani Electricity Mumbai Infrastructure Ltd., is designed to enhance grid reliability and enable the city to import more electricity from outside the metropolitan region, including renewable energy sources.

The transmission link comprises approximately 30 km of overhead lines and 50 km of underground cable, built to operate within the constraints of a densely populated urban environment. It also features what the company describes as the world’s first compact HVDC substation, allowing high-capacity infrastructure to fit within limited city space.

The new infrastructure increases Mumbai’s ability to draw external power, reducing reliance on local generation and improving energy security across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

The project was conceived following the October 2020 Mumbai blackout, which highlighted vulnerabilities in the city’s power network. The HVDC link is intended to mitigate such risks by providing more stable and controllable electricity flows while supporting growing demand in one of India’s most energy-intensive urban areas.

According to company statements and industry reporting, the link will also facilitate greater integration of renewable energy, aligning with broader efforts to decarbonize urban energy systems and support long-term sustainability goals.

The commissioning marks a significant step in modernizing Mumbai’s electricity infrastructure, with the system capable of supplying power to millions of residents and businesses in the region.

Source: adani.com