GE Vernova Wins HVDC Contract for 2.5 GW Khavda–South Olpad Transmission Corridor of Adani Energy

GE Vernova announced that its Electrification Systems business has won a major contract from Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. to supply high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology for the 2.5-gigawatt (GW) Khavda–South Olpad renewable power transmission corridor in India.

The Khavda–South Olpad corridor is set to form a vital link in India’s renewable power infrastructure. Khavda, located in Gujarat’s Kutch region, is being developed as one of the world’s largest renewable energy zones. South Olpad, in contrast, serves as a key pooling and injection node within India’s national transmission grid.

The corridor will enable large volumes of green electricity generated in western India to be efficiently transmitted into the country’s broader power network, strengthening the backbone for India’s clean energy transition.

GE Vernova’s Scope and Technology

Under the new contract, GE Vernova will deliver advanced HVDC systems engineered for large-scale and high-reliability performance. The company will supply a ±500 kV, 2,500 MW (2 × 1,250 MW) voltage-sourced converter (VSC)-based bipolar HVDC system for point-to-point transmission.

The scope covers the design and supply of the complete HVDC system - including converter stations at both ends - along with major equipment delivery, erection, testing, and commissioning. Civil works, however, will remain outside its scope. The system will utilise GE Vernova’s eLumina control platform, purpose-built to support advanced grid operations.

The project will be primarily executed by GE Vernova’s India-based engineering and manufacturing teams, emphasizing local capability and expertise. Delivery will occur in phases, with project completion targeted by 2030.

A Milestone in India’s HVDC Deployment

At a total capacity of 2,500 MW, the Khavda–South Olpad project will be India’s highest-rated VSC-based HVDC system to date. This represents a key advancement for the country’s growing grid modernisation strategy, signalling increasing adoption of next-generation transmission technology to accommodate surging renewable energy input.

High-capacity VSC-based HVDC systems such as this one play a critical role in managing the challenges of renewable integration, offering improved controllability, efficiency, and reliability for large-scale electricity transmission.

“India is one of the world’s most important power markets, with rapidly growing electricity demand and large-scale renewable development,” said Philippe Piron, President and CEO of GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems business.

“Projects like the Khavda–South Olpad HVDC corridor underscore the importance of high-capacity transmission infrastructure in connecting renewable energy zones with the national grid,” Piron added.

GE Vernova has a history in India, notably its HVDC technology contribution to the Champa-Kurukshetra link - one of the country’s major power transmission backbones.