India, March 24 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The National Electricity Plan-Transmission outlines the transmission system required to be added in the country during the period 2023 to 2032, commensurate with the generation capacity addition and growth of electricity demand in the country. The transmission plan includes the addition of central and state transmission systems (220 kV level and above) to meet the projected peak electricity demand of 388 Giga Watt (GW) by the year 2032.
High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) lines facilitate bulk transfer of power over long distances. New HVDC lines have been primarily planned for transfer of bulk power from Renewable Energy (RE) rich areas to major load centers.
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