Daijiworld Media Network – Panaji

Panaji, Jun 1: In a significant step towards strengthening Goa’s intra-State power transmission network, the 220 KV transmission line connecting the 400 KV Dharbandora sub-station to the 220 KV Xeldem sub-station was successfully test-charged on May 30, officials from Resonia Limited announced.

The development is part of the ongoing Goa Tamnar Transmission Project Limited (GTTPL), being implemented by Resonia Limited, and marks a crucial milestone in enhancing the state's energy infrastructure.

Calling the move a “critical link” in Goa’s transmission system, the company said the new line will enable smoother power transfer from the national grid to the Xeldem sub-station, thereby helping reduce load shedding and improving power reliability in the region.

Earlier, the 400 KV Mapusa-Dharbandora line, along with the 400/220 KV sub-station at Dharbandora, was energized in November 2024. These developments are part of a multi-pronged strategy to ensure long-term energy stability in Goa.

The company confirmed that the newly tested transmission line and associated substation infrastructure were commissioned on a ‘first-time-right’ basis, meaning all systems were built and activated adhering to top industry standards and without the need for rework.

“The project has now reached a significant stage of completion,” said a company spokesperson. “With this, we reaffirm our commitment to strengthening Goa’s power transmission backbone and meeting the growing energy needs of the state.”

The 52.8 km-long 400 KV Xeldem-Mapusa Line-1 and Line-2, along with 2x500 MVA transformers at the Dharbandora GIS sub-station, were also commissioned last year, further contributing to the enhanced load-handling capacity.

Once fully operational, the Goa Tamnar project is expected to significantly improve grid reliability, minimize transmission losses, and meet future power demands across Goa.