TECHNICAL PAPER: ENHANCEMENT OF EXISTING TRANSMISSION LINE/CORRIDOR CAPACITY – THE NECESSITY & METHODS
India’s power grid has been in a state of rapid evolution due to increased load demand. The past decade has seen substantial changes in the Indian power ecosystem. Going forward, the future, which is dominated by urban evolution, evolving demographics, and expanding renewable will need to adopt innovative means of solving energy delivery challenges. High rate of growth requires increasing transmission infrastructure at a rapid pace, which is turn needs more and more space on the ground for right of way (ROW) for transmission lines and substations. Moreover, the faster pace of addition in Grid of Renewable Generation (RE) has put additional pressure on reducing timelines for enhancing transmission infrastructure. The solution lies in maximizing power carrying capacities of existing transmission corridors. This will help to not only meet the growing demand faster and more economically but also have a positive impact on the environment overall, as existing infrastructure use is max...