The Board of Directors of Powergrid has approved an investment for the refurbishment of the Bhadrawati (Chandarpur) HVDC project. This investment, for ₹1,226.93 Crore, supports the 2 X 500 MW Back-to-Back System under additional capital expenditure. The project is expected to take 36 months to complete from the award date.
Bhadrawati HVDC Refurbishment
Powergrid’s board has approved an investment related to the Bhadrawati (Chandarpur) HVDC project. The approval was granted during a board meeting held on December 17, 2025.
Investment Details
The investment aims to refurbish the Bhadrawati (Chandarpur) HVDC (2 X 500 MW) Back-to-Back System, requiring an additional capital expenditure within the 2024-29 Tariff Block. The estimated cost for this refurbishment is ₹1,226.93 Crore.
Project Timeline
The implementation schedule for the refurbishment project is projected to be 36 months from the date of the award.
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