GE Vernova Wins HVDC Contract for Adani’s 2.5 GW Khavda–South Olpad Transmission Corridor
GE Vernova T&D India Limited has won a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) contract from Adani Energy Solutions Limited for the 2.5 GW Khavda–South Olpad Renewable Energy (RE) transmission corridor in India.
The Khavda–South Olpad corridor is an important component of India’s renewable energy infrastructure. Khavda is being developed as one of the world’s largest RE zones, while South Olpad serves as a major pooling and injection point into India’s transmission network.
Scope of GE Vernova’s HVDC Contract
As per the contract, GE Vernova will supply a 2,500 MW, ±500 KV Voltage-Sourced Converter (VSC)-based HVDC terminal system to Adani Energy Solutions. Scope of work includes designing and engineering of the complete HVDC system, along with the supply of all major converter station equipment.
GE Vernova will also be responsible for erection, testing, and commissioning of the HVDC terminal stations at both Khavda and South Olpad. However, the company will not undertake the associated civil works for the project. This project will be executed in phases, with completion expected by 2030.
The terminal stations will facilitate the evacuation of renewable energy from Khavda Power Station–3 (KPS-3) to South Olpad.
Commenting on the contract win, Mr. Philippe Piron, President and CEO of GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems business, said “India is one of the world’s most important power markets, with rapidly growing electricity demand and large-scale renewable development. 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”.
Khavda–South Olpad project: India’s Highest-Rated VSC-Based HVDC System
With a capacity of 2,500 MW, the Khavda–South Olpad project will be India’s highest-rated VSC-based HVDC system to date. Projects of this scale highlight the growing adoption of advanced HVDC technology to support large-scale renewable energy integration.
According to a November 2025 report by Mordor Intelligence, the Indian HVDC transmission systems market is estimated at USD 3.86 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 5.84 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.65%.
The report further suggests that India’s transmission network is increasingly incorporating advanced technologies such as VSC-based HVDC systems, first introduced in the country through Power Grid Corporation of India’s Pugalur–Thrissur HVDC project in February 2021.
About GE Vernova T&D India Ltd.: GE Vernova T&D India Limited, formerly GE T&D India Ltd, is a subsidiary of GE Vernova, specializing in power transmission and distribution infrastructure. The company was founded in 1957. GE Vernova T&D India offers a wide range of products and services, from medium to ultra-high voltage equipment, including transformers, switchgears, and substation automation systems.