The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), which is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the Ministry of Power, has been honored with the prestigious SKOCH Gold Award 2023.
This award is a notable recognition of the company’s achievement in the power sector. The prestigious award was conferred upon PGCIL in recognition of the revolutionary Pugalur Thrissur 2000 MW Voltage Source Converter High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) System that it developed.
The Executive Director of Power Grid, B. Anantha Sarma, and the Chief General Manager of Corporate Planning, Abhinav Verma, were both present at the award ceremony this year.
SKOCH Gold Award 2023 was given to Power Grid
The Pugalur Thrissur High Voltage Direct Current System, which has a capacity of 2000 MW
The outstanding Pugalur Thrissur 2000 MW HVDC System, which is an integral component of the larger Raigarh-Pugalur-Thrissur 6000 MW HVDC system, is the source of the recognition.
It is the heart of the acknowledgment. Through the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) station in Thrissur, this cutting-edge technology makes it possible to transfer 2,000 megawatts (MW) of power to Kerala in an effective manner.
In the year 2023, the significance of the SKOCH Gold Award
In recognition of the significant achievements and technological advancements that PGCIL has achieved in the field of electricity transmission and distribution, the SKOCK Gold Award 2023 has been bestowed upon the organization.
This distinction is a reflection of the corporation’s dedication to the development of innovative, reliable, and environmentally friendly energy solutions.
Innovation in Technological Fields
PGCIL’s dedication to remaining at the forefront of technological innovation in the power sector is demonstrated by the Pugalur Thrissur 2000 MW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) System is a tribute to this commitment.
The technology known as Voltage Source Converter, which is utilized in this system, guarantees the transfer of power over extensive distances in a manner that is both highly efficient and stable, thereby adding to the overall reliability of the power grid.
Involvement in the Transfer of Power to Kerala
With the ability to transfer a power capacity of two thousand megawatts (MW) to Kerala, the Pugalur Thrissur High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) System plays a crucial role in meeting the ever-increasing energy requirements of the region.
This is of utmost importance in light of the fact that Kerala is focused on achieving sustained economic growth while simultaneously guaranteeing a consistent and uninterrupted supply of electricity to its industry and citizens.
Repercussions for the energy landscape
The acknowledgment of the Pugalur Thrissur 2000 MW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) System by the PGCIL highlights the influence that it has had on the overall energy landscape.
In accordance with the nation’s ambition for a technologically sophisticated and environmentally responsible energy sector, the Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) is making a contribution to the development of a power infrastructure that is more robust and resilient through the use of revolutionary technologies.
