GE Vernova to supply 70 transformers
GE Vernova will supply over 70 high-voltage transformers and reactors to bolster India’s renewable energy corridors and grid modernisation under POWERGRID contracts.
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India, Delhi: GE Vernova Inc. has secured a significant contract from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) to deliver more than 70 extra high-voltage transformers and shunt reactors. These advanced units will strengthen critical transmission projects supporting renewable energy corridors across India.
The 765 kV class equipment will be manufactured, tested, and commissioned by GE Vernova T&D India Limited, a listed subsidiary of GE Vernova’s Electrification segment. The order aligns with India’s Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding framework, targeting efficient renewable power evacuation.
Deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2026, continuing through late 2027, with production taking place at GE Vernova’s Vadodara plant.
“This represents one of the largest contracts for our power transmission business in India and underscores our commitment to grid modernisation,” said Ruchir Mayank, Commercial Leader, GE Vernova Power Transmission India.
Sandeep Zanzaria, Managing Director and CEO of GE Vernova T&D India, added, “We are proud to support India’s transition to cleaner energy through advanced grid solutions.”
These units will serve key renewable power corridors in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, enhancing energy security and reducing fossil fuel dependence.
Source: GE Vernova
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