Gurugram: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has announced the commissioning of its “Transmission Scheme for Solar Energy Zone in Bidar (2500 MW), Karnataka (TBCB)”, effective from 5 October 2026. The project is designed to facilitate the evacuation of power from the 2,500 MW Solar Energy Zone in Bidar, Karnataka, strengthening transmission infrastructure for renewable energy in the southern region.
The company informed the stock exchanges about the development under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. POWERGRID confirmed that it received the official notification regarding the project’s commercial operation via email on 8 October 2026.
POWERGRID Bidar Transmission Project: Key Details
The transmission scheme has been commissioned to support the transfer of electricity generated from the large-scale solar energy zone in Karnataka.
Key details of the project are as follows:
- Project Name: Transmission Scheme for Solar Energy Zone in Bidar (2500 MW), Karnataka (TBCB)
- Implementing Entity: POWERGRID Bidar Transmission Limited, subsequently amalgamated
- Date of Commercial Operation (DOCO): 5 October 2026
- Date of Notification: 8 October 2026
- Location: Bidar, Karnataka
- Transmission Capacity of the Solar Energy Zone: 2,500 MW
The commissioning marks the completion of the transmission scheme intended to support renewable power evacuation from the Bidar solar energy zone.
Project to Strengthen Renewable Energy Evacuation in Karnataka
The commissioning of the transmission scheme will facilitate the evacuation of electricity generated from the 2,500 MW Solar Energy Zone in Bidar, Karnataka. Power evacuation infrastructure plays a crucial role in transferring electricity from generation centres to the wider power grid.
The project is expected to support renewable energy integration by strengthening the transmission network required to accommodate electricity generated from large-scale solar installations.
Key objectives and expected benefits of the project include:
- Facilitating power evacuation from the Bidar Solar Energy Zone.
- Strengthening renewable energy transmission infrastructure in Karnataka.
- Supporting the integration of solar power into the electricity grid.
- Improving the infrastructure required for the expansion of renewable energy capacity.
The project highlights the importance of dedicated transmission systems in connecting renewable energy generation facilities with the wider electricity network.
POWERGRID Subsidiary Amalgamation and Project Background
The project was originally entrusted to POWERGRID Bidar Transmission Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of POWERGRID.
Following an order issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 27 January 2026, POWERGRID Bidar Transmission Limited was amalgamated with POWERGRID Khavda II-C Transmission Limited. The amalgamation became effective on 1 March 2026.
The key developments related to the subsidiary are:
- Original implementing entity: POWERGRID Bidar Transmission Limited.
- Approving authority: Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
- Date of MCA order: 27 January 2026.
- Effective date of amalgamation: 1 March 2026.
- Entity involved in amalgamation: POWERGRID Khavda II-C Transmission Limited.
The corporate restructuring took place before the transmission scheme’s commercial operation date of 5 October 2026.
POWERGRID Makes Regulatory Disclosure Under SEBI Regulations
POWERGRID disclosed the commissioning of the transmission project to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The company stated that the project had been completely commissioned with effect from 5 October 2026. The official notification confirming commercial operation was received via email on 8 October 2026.
Project Supports India’s Expanding Solar Energy Sector
The commissioning of the Bidar transmission scheme highlights the role of dedicated transmission systems in supporting India’s expanding solar energy sector.
As renewable energy capacity grows, transmission infrastructure is needed to evacuate electricity from generation hubs and integrate it into the national grid. Projects such as the Bidar scheme are intended to strengthen this connectivity and support the movement of renewable power to the electricity network.
The regulatory disclosure announcing the commissioning was signed by Anjana Luthra, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of POWERGRID.
About Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It is primarily engaged in the transmission of electricity across India and plays a key role in developing and operating the country’s high-voltage transmission network. POWERGRID also supports the integration of renewable energy into the national grid through transmission infrastructure development.
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