New Delhi: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has achieved a significant milestone in the emerging Synchronous Condenser (SynCon) segment by securing two prestigious orders for installation of Synchronous Condensers at Barmer, Rajasthan and Kalyanpur, Gujarat.
These orders, received from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), comprise four Synchronous Condenser units, each rated at +300 MVAr / -200 MVAr, with BHEL’s scope covering complete Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply, Erection, Testing and Commissioning.
This marks an important step towards BHEL’s development and deployment of its first indigenously designed Synchronous Condenser solution, reflecting the company’s sustained commitment to diversification into new areas, technological self-reliance and indigenous design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities, in line with the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
For this project, among other equipment and systems, BHEL will supply Synchronous Machines and Auxiliaries, Transformers and MV Switchgear from its Bhopal Plant, and Controls from its Electronics Division plant at Bengaluru.
Synchronous Condensers play a vital role in strengthening modern electricity grids by providing dynamic reactive power support, voltage regulation, enhanced short-circuit strength and inertia support. With the increasing integration of renewable energy sources into the grid, these systems are becoming increasingly important for ensuring grid stability, reliability and resilience.
Notably, leveraging its extensive experience in large rotating electrical machines, engineering and manufacturing, BHEL is well positioned to address the growing requirements of India’s power transmission and renewable energy sectors.
BHEL is India’s leading engineering and manufacturing enterprise, with a rich legacy of contributing to the nation’s power generation, transmission, transportation, defence and industrial sectors. Through its extensive manufacturing infrastructure, engineering expertise and technological capabilities, the company continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s energy and infrastructure ecosystem.
