New Delhi: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured two orders from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) for synchronous condenser projects at Barmer in Rajasthan and Kalyanpur in Gujarat. The orders mark BHEL’s entry into the indigenously designed synchronous condenser segment and strengthen its presence in advanced power grid stability solutions.
The projects involve four Synchronous Condenser (SynCon) units, each rated at +300 MVAr/-200 MVAr. BHEL’s scope of work includes the complete design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of the units and associated systems.
The orders represent an important milestone for BHEL as it prepares to develop and deploy its first indigenously designed synchronous condenser solution. The initiative also reflects the company’s focus on technological self-reliance, diversification and strengthening domestic engineering and manufacturing capabilities in line with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.
BHEL to Execute Projects with Equipment from Its Manufacturing Plants
BHEL will supply key equipment and systems for the projects through its manufacturing facilities across the country.
The company’s Bhopal Plant will manufacture and supply synchronous machines and auxiliaries, transformers and medium-voltage switchgear. The controls for the projects will be supplied by BHEL’s Electronics Division plant in Bengaluru.
The projects will cover multiple stages, including design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, testing and commissioning. BHEL will draw on its experience in manufacturing large rotating electrical machines and developing power engineering solutions to execute the orders.
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Synchronous Condensers to Improve Power Grid Stability
Synchronous condensers play an important role in maintaining the stability and reliability of modern electricity networks. They provide dynamic reactive power support, voltage regulation, enhanced short-circuit strength and inertia support.
These capabilities are becoming increasingly important as India integrates more solar, wind and other renewable energy sources into its electricity grid. Renewable energy sources connected through power electronic converters do not inherently provide the same rotating inertia support as conventional synchronous machines.
Synchronous condenser installations can help address this requirement by strengthening grid performance, improving voltage stability and enhancing the resilience of electricity transmission networks.
BHEL Expands Presence in Advanced Grid Technologies
With its experience in manufacturing large rotating electrical machines, power equipment and engineering solutions, BHEL is expanding its capabilities to address emerging requirements in the power transmission and renewable energy sectors.
The latest orders from POWERGRID provide an opportunity for the company to diversify into advanced grid stability solutions and strengthen indigenous design and manufacturing capabilities.
The projects at Barmer and Kalyanpur will also contribute to the development of domestic technology for supporting India’s power grid as the share of renewable energy continues to grow.
About BHEL and POWERGRID
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is a leading engineering and manufacturing company in India, with operations across power generation, transmission, transportation, defence and industrial sectors. It provides equipment, systems and engineering solutions for the country’s infrastructure and energy requirements.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is a central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power. It is primarily engaged in electricity transmission and plays a key role in developing and operating India’s high-voltage power transmission network.
