RECPDCL hands over Pachora Power Transmission SPV for evacuation of power from renewable energy projects in Rajgarh SEZ in Madhya Pradesh – EQ
In Short : RECPDCL (REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd) has handed over the Pachora Power Transmission Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to the successful bidder. The Pachora Power Transmission SPV is designed for the evacuation of power from renewable energy projects in the Rajgarh Solar Energy Zone (SEZ) in Madhya Pradesh. The development and strengthening of transmission infrastructure play a crucial role in facilitating the integration of renewable energy into the grid and supporting the growth of clean energy projects in the region.
In Detail : REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, the NBFC Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, has handed over a project-specific SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) to M/s G R Infraprojects Private Limited. The SPV was formed for the establishment of Inter State Transmission Project for “Evacuation of Power from RE Projects in Rajgarh (1000 MW) SEZ in Madhya Pradesh – Phase II” through Tariff-based Competitive Bidding process.
The SPV, named Pachora Power Transmission Limited, has been handed over to the successful bidder, M/s G R Infraprojects Private Limited, in the presence of senior officials from RECPDCL. Additionally, representatives from the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) and other key stakeholders attended the event to witness this significant milestone.
CEO, RECPDCL, Shri Rajesh Kumar said: “In line with the visionary directions of Power Minister and Power Secreary, RECPDCL is putting in all possible efforts to ensure the growth of renewable power reforms to cater to the electricity demand of the country. Tariff-based Competitive Bidding for the development of transmission system for evacuation of RE power is one such noble mission and RECPDCL is privileged to be a Bid Process Coordinator for award of projects through TBCB route.”
About RECPDCL
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited, RECPDCL, a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, has been providing knowledge-based consultancy and expert project implementation services to more than 50 State power distribution companies / Power Departments of States. RECPDCL has been acting as Bid Process Coordinator (BPC) for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) in Transmission Line Projects and RE-Bundling projects. Under Prime Minister’s Development Package projects, RECPDCL has been executing critical infrastructure upgradation projects in distribution and transmission sectors in the UT of J&K and Ladakh. With its expert consulting, project implementation and transaction advisory services, RECPDCL is thus playing a key role across the power sector value chain of the country.
About REC Limited
REC is a ‘Maharatna’ central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power, and is registered with RBI as Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), and Infrastructure Financing Company (IFC). REC finances the entire Power-Infrastructure sector comprising Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Renewable Energy and new technologies like Electric Vehicles, Battery Storage, Pumped Storage projects, Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia projects. Recently, REC has also diversified into the Non-Power Infrastructure sector comprising Roads & Expressways, Metro Rail, Airports, IT Communication, Social and Commercial Infrastructure (Educational Institution, Hospitals), Ports and Electro-Mechanical (E&M) works in respect of various other sectors like Steel and Refinery. REC Ltd. provides loans of various maturities to State, Central and Private Companies for creation of infrastructure assets in the country. REC Ltd. continues to play a key strategic role in the flagship schemes of the Government for the power sector and has been a nodal agency for Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGAYA), Deen Dayal Upadhaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), National Electricity Fund (NEF) Scheme which resulted in strengthening of last mile distribution system, 100% village electrification and household electrification in the country. REC has also been made the nodal agency for certain States and Union Territories for the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). REC has also been given the responsibility of Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana from Central Government. The loan book of REC stands at Rs 4.97 Lakh Crores and Net Worth at Rs. 64,787 crores as on 31st December, 2023.
