30 GW of Power from Khavda to Reach Across India: Over 1,600 km of Transmission Network Planned, Farmers Raise Compensation Concerns

Ahmedabad/Bhuj, June 11, 2026: The 30 GW renewable energy park being developed by Adani Energy Solutions at Khavda in Kutch is considered one of the world’s largest hybrid solar-wind projects. The project is not limited to power generation alone; a vast network of 765 kV ultra-high-voltage transmission lines is also being developed to transport electricity to various states across India.

If the project achieves its full planned capacity of 30,000 MW, it could generate approximately 262.8 billion units (kWh) of electricity annually. At an average tariff of ₹4 per unit, annual revenue could reach around ₹1.05 lakh crore, while at ₹5 per unit, annual revenue could rise to approximately ₹1.31 lakh crore.

According to industry estimates, assuming a 50% Plant Load Factor (PLF), annual generation would be around 131.4 billion units. Under this scenario, annual revenues could range between ₹52,560 crore and ₹65,700 crore.

Massive Transmission Network to Supply Power Across India

Electricity generated at the Khavda park will not be supplied directly to any specific city or district. Instead, it will be fed into the National Grid, from where it will be distributed across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and northern Indian states.

Several 765 kV double-circuit transmission lines are being developed from Khavda to facilitate this process.

One of the primary routes is the Khavda-Bhuj line, which passes through the Great Rann of Kutch and the Dinara-Loriya region before reaching the Bhuj pooling substation. The line is approximately 220 km long.

Another critical corridor is the Khavda-Lakadia transmission line, which connects directly with the interstate transmission system. Stretching approximately 298 km, it is expected to serve as a major link to the central power grid.

The Khavda-Radhanpur-Banaskantha corridor is planned to transmit electricity beyond Gujarat, linking with national grid networks serving Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and northern India.

A 1,613-km Transmission Network

According to available plans, the total length of major 765 kV transmission lines originating from Khavda is estimated at approximately 1,613 km.

Project plans indicate that approximately 7 GW of power will flow each toward Halvad, Vataman and Lakadia, while Banaskantha is expected to handle 6 GW and Amreli around 3 GW.

Farmers Protest in Morbi-Halvad Region

Some of the transmission lines associated with the Khavda renewable energy project have sparked protests among farmers in the Morbi and Halvad regions.

Local reports suggest that nearly 150 farmers from about 10 villages, including Jetpar, have raised concerns regarding compensation and the impact on agricultural land.

Jetpar village alone has around 1,003 households. Farmers argue that ultra-high-voltage transmission corridors affect agricultural operations and land values, while compensation remains inadequate.

How Much Land Does a Transmission Tower Affect?

765 kV transmission towers are significantly larger than conventional power towers.

For example, the Khavda-Vataman route, spanning about 301 km, may require approximately 750–800 towers. The transmission corridor could affect around 2,500 hectares of land and pass through more than 100 villages.

How Is Compensation Calculated?

In 2022, the Gujarat government increased Right of Way (RoW) compensation for transmission corridors from 7.5% to 15% of the official jantri (government-assessed) land value.

Compensation generally includes:

• Up to 15% of land value for the transmission corridor
• Separate compensation for land occupied by tower foundations
• Crop damage compensation
• Compensation for trees
• Compensation for damage to structures, wells, fences or other assets

While government agencies and transmission companies maintain that compensation is being paid according to policy, several farmer groups are demanding compensation based on prevailing market rates.

At the Centre of India’s Green Energy Transition

The Khavda Renewable Energy Park is widely regarded as one of India’s most ambitious clean-energy projects. However, as the project expands, issues related to land acquisition, compensation, environmental impacts and local community rights are increasingly coming under public scrutiny.

With a planned capacity of 30 GW, Khavda is expected to emerge as one of the world’s largest renewable energy hubs. Yet, the resolution of associated social and economic concerns is likely to remain a key challenge in the years ahead.