India to establish transmission link to Sri Lanka
The Indian Government yesterday said it plans to set up a
transmission line under the sea to connect power distribution networks
with Sri Lanka.
"A feasibility study is being proposed for establishing a
transmission system of 1,000 MW capacity using overhead sub-marine
cables between India and Sri Lanka," Minister of State for Power Jairam
Ramesh said in a written reply in Lok Sabha.
The system would have two High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) terminal
stations at both sides of the link.
The study would facilitate estimation of capital cost based on route
survey, benefits and would also examine the techno-economic feasibility
of the interconnection.
The proposed interconnection is expected to enable both the countries
to exchange electricity for mutual benefit through optimisation of
resources and economy of scale.
Bureau Report |