GE Vernova chosen for 6 GW India HVDC corridor

GE Vernova has announced that it has been officially chosen by PowerGrid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) to deliver a 6 GW High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission corridor in India.

• The project is a ±800 kV, 6,000 MW (2x3000 MW) bipolar HVDC link between Barmer II in Rajasthan and South Kalamb; GE Vernova will handle the complete design, major equipment supply, and site erection, testing, and commissioning.
• The corridor is intended to move renewable power from Barmer, Rajasthan to the load center in South Kalamb; GE Vernova says the project was booked in Q4 2026 and will include its LCC valve manufactured at the Pallavaram factory in India and the eLumina™ control system.