Mumbai: In a significant development for the city’s power infrastructure and clean energy transition, Adani Energy Solutions Limited has commissioned a 1,000 MW high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission link between Kudus and Aarey in Mumbai, aimed at strengthening electricity supply reliability across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
The project has been developed through Adani Electricity Mumbai Infrastructure Limited (AEMIL), a subsidiary of Adani Energy Solutions, and is designed to enable the seamless transmission of clean and renewable energy into Mumbai’s power grid, supporting the city’s growing electricity demand.
The newly commissioned HVDC link is a key infrastructure upgrade, featuring a 1,000 MW transmission capacity, along with a 30 km overhead line and a 50 km underground cable corridor. The system is based on advanced Voltage Source Converter (VSC) HVDC technology, which allows efficient, controlled and stable power transfer into a densely populated urban network such as Mumbai.
According to officials, the project will significantly improve grid reliability, voltage stability, and transmission efficiency, while also reducing power losses during long-distance electricity transfer. The compact HVDC design has been specifically developed to suit Mumbai’s limited urban space and high-density infrastructure requirements.
A major objective of the project is to facilitate the integration of renewable energy into Mumbai’s electricity supply system. By enabling higher import of clean power from external generation sources, the transmission link is expected to reduce dependence on local fossil-fuel-based generation and support India’s broader clean energy goals.
The infrastructure upgrade also strengthens Mumbai’s energy security by addressing long-standing transmission constraints in the region. Officials noted that the project will help decongest the existing grid, improve load management, and enhance resilience during peak demand periods and potential disruptions.
With Mumbai’s power demand continuing to rise due to rapid urbanisation, infrastructure growth, and increasing commercial activity, the HVDC link is expected to play a crucial role in ensuring stable and uninterrupted electricity supply in the coming years.
The commissioning of the 1,000 MW transmission system marks a major milestone in upgrading Mumbai’s power infrastructure, positioning the city for a more efficient, resilient, and renewable-energy-driven future.
