220KV M/S opera Wind Pvt. Ltd. Line

Project Overview

This project involved the construction of a 220kV transmission line for M/s Opera Wind Pvt. Ltd. (formerly M/s Sprang Energy Pvt. Ltd.), connecting their Pooling Substation at Patan to the 220kV Moti Paneli GETCO Substation.

The 13.744 km line was developed to enable efficient power evacuation from the renewable energy facility, ensuring stable grid integration and improved transmission capacity.

Project Snapshot

Client: Opera Wind Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Jamjodhpur, Gujarat

Voltage Level: 220 kV

Line Length: 13.744 KM

Sector: Renewable

Start Date: 16.05.2018

Completion Date: 06.07.2019

Project Lead: Senior Procure Manager – Opera

Scope of Work

  • Complete engineering, planning, and route survey for the 220kV transmission line

  • Supply and transportation of transmission line materials

  • Tower foundation, erection, and stringing works

  • Quality testing, inspection, and compliance with GETCO standards

  • Final testing, charging, and commissioning

  • Coordination with GETCO, local authorities, and site stakeholders

Challenges

  • Obtaining permissions for Right-of-Way (ROW) across agricultural and privately owned land

  • Irregular monsoon patterns causing delays in excavation and foundation works

  • Maintaining a strict execution timeline due to grid-integration deadlines

  • Ensuring safe material handling and movement through narrow rural access roads

Solution

  • Conducted proactive community engagement to secure ROW approvals smoothly

  • Reworked foundation schedules to avoid rain-affected zones and accelerate progress

  • Deployed additional workforce and machinery to maintain execution speed

  • Implemented strong safety management and logistics planning for material movement

  • Close coordination with GETCO officials ensured timely inspections and approvals

Success Story

The 220kV Opera Wind transmission line was successfully completed and commissioned ahead of grid-integration requirements, enabling seamless evacuation of renewable power. Despite weather and land-acquisition challenges, the project was delivered within quality standards, ensuring zero safety incidents and full client satisfaction.

This project strengthened transmission capacity in the region and contributed to Gujarat’s renewable energy growth.