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Pugalur-Thrissur HVDC Power Transmission Project

Sector: Power Transmission • Location: Kerala, India

Source: PSU Connect

Project
Completed

A state-of-the-art 2000 megawatt high voltage direct current (HVDC) power transmission system between Pugalur and Thrissur, Kerala's first HVDC connection with the National Grid, facilitating large-scale power transfer to meet the state's growing electricity demand. It introduces VSC converter technology for the first time in India for power transmission.

Status
Closed
Sector
Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
Kerala, India
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
PSU Connect

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The project “Pugalur-Thrissur HVDC Power Transmission Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Transmission sector, located in Kerala, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from PSU Connect.

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A state-of-the-art 2000 megawatt high voltage direct current (HVDC) power transmission system between Pugalur and Thrissur, Kerala's first HVDC connection with the National Grid, facilitating large-scale power transfer to meet the state's growing electricity demand. It introduces VSC converter technology for the first time in India for power transmission.

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Energy

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India

State

Kerala

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Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT)

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2025-09-16

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