Tata Power Company Ltd commissioned the critical 400 kV Koteshwar-Rishikesh transmission line, enabling 1,000 MW hydropower evacuation from Tehri-Koteshwar complex in Uttarakhand. This boosts Northern India's clean energy grid reliability, overcoming delays in right-of-way and forest clearances.
Tata Power, through its subsidiary under the NRSS-XXXVI scheme, achieved commercial operation of the 77 ckm 400 kV double-circuit Koteshwar-Rishikesh line on December 9, 2025. Part of a broader interstate system strengthening initiative, it resolves evacuation bottlenecks for hydropower amid rising northern demand. The line links Koteshwar Pooling Station to Rishikesh, enhancing grid stability across Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
Key Highlights
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Capacity Boost: Evacuates 1,000 MW clean hydro power, reducing constraints on Roorkee-Muzaffarnagar corridor.
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Line Specs: 77 ckm double-circuit 400 kV, commissioned after forest clearances and ROW challenges.
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Scheme Context: NRSS-XXXVI includes prior Babai-Bhiwani line; Tata Power's transmission portfolio now at 7,073 ckm.
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Strategic Impact: Supports India's green energy push, with bays at Koteshwar and Rishikesh now operational.
Regional Benefits
Strengthens northern grid for peak hydro phases, aiding reliability amid coal-hydro mix shifts.
Sources: Business Upturn, NSE India, T&D India.