New Adani transmission lines may lower Mumbai's power tariffs, say experts

Experts foresee two-rupee dip as transmission bottlenecks ease over next few years; Adani group is setting up two dedicated transmission lines covering eastern and western corridors

The decision of the Supreme Court last week to dismiss Tata Power's appeal against the Adani group's transmission project in Mumbai may pave the way for availability of affordable power in the metropolis, say experts.

The Adani group is setting up two dedicated transmission lines in Mumbai, covering the eastern and western corridors of the city. This includes a 1,000-Mw high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link between the 400 kV Kudus and 220 kV Aarey power stations on the western side. And a second 1,000-Mw transmission line between Vikhroli and Kharghar on the eastern side of the city.

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