RECPDCL Transfers Rajasthan Power Project to Apraava

• 22 Aug 2024

Why in News?

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited, handed over the Rajasthan IV-A Power Transmission project to Apraava Energy Private Limited (AEPL).

• The project is designed to facilitate the evacuation of power from the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone Phase IV, covering the Jaisalmer and Barmer complexes.

Key Points

• Rajasthan IV-A Power Transmission Project:
  • Project Scope:
    • Construction of a 765/400 kV, 4x1500 MVA pooling station.
    • Construction of a 400/220 kV, 5x500 MVA pooling station.
    • Laying of 184.56 kilometers of 400 kV transmission line.
  • Timeline: The project is expected to be completed within two years.
  • Capacity Addition: The project will significantly enhance the region's power transmission capacity.
  • Impact: The project will support Rajasthan’s renewable energy objectives.
  • Significance: This handover is part of the broader goal to achieve 500 GW of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.
  • Type of Model: The project will be developed on a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis. This development is a significant step in enhancing power transmission infrastructure in the region.
    • BOOT model is one type of operator model used in project management. In this model actual investor delegates the building, operation and maintenance of a project to another company for a limited time.