Powergrid commissions two 400 kV transmission circuits for evacuation of power from 2,000 MW Lower Subansiri HEP

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) has commissioned two circuits of the 400 kV Lower Subansiri (NHPC) – Biswanath Chariali Transmission System forming part of evacuation plan of 2,000MW Lower Subansiri hydro electric plant (HEP) of NHPC Limited.

The transmission lines have been energised within schedule, for enabling evacuation from Lower Subansiri HEP. These lines will substantially contribute to transmitting power to the national grid from non-fossil source.