Project Commissioning Details
Tata Power has successfully commissioned the second element of its Jalpura-Khurja Transmission Project in Uttar Pradesh. The project was executed through TP Jalpura Khurja Power Transmission Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power.
Technical Specifications
The commissioned infrastructure includes:
- 400 kV double-circuit transmission line from Khurja to Jalpura spanning 162 circuit kilometres (CKM)
- 400/220 kV GIS substation at Jalpura with 1,000 MVA transformation capacity
The 162 CKM transmission corridor comprises two circuits of approximately 81 km each.
Strategic Importance and Geographical Context
Khurja is identified as an important power node in Western Uttar Pradesh, playing a strategic role in enabling efficient transmission of power towards NCR and Noida. The newly commissioned infrastructure:
- Strengthens power transmission infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh
- Enhances connectivity to growing electricity demand centers across NCR and Western Uttar Pradesh
- Serves as a major power gateway enabling transfer of power from 400 kV high-voltage grid to 220 kV network
- Supports the region's increasing power requirements
- Enhances reliability, resilience and efficiency of the transmission network
Corporate Transmission Portfolio Update
With this commissioning, Tata Power's transmission portfolio now stands at 7,900 circuit kilometres of lines operational and under execution across India.
Strategic Significance
The project reinforces Tata Power's capabilities in developing large-scale, critical power infrastructure and supports India's transition toward a reliable, resilient and future-ready power transmission network. It strengthens the infrastructure required to support the next phase of growth in NCR and Western Uttar Pradesh.
Corporate Background Context
Tata Power is a vertically integrated power company with total operational and under-construction capacity surpassing 26 GW, including approximately 17.7 GW of clean and green energy capacity and around 8.8 GW of thermal generation capacity. The company has over 7,800 circuit kilometres of transmission lines and serves over 13 million customers across its distribution businesses.
Disclaimer Note
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