Oracle Power PLC has successfully completed the Transmission & Grid Interconnection Study for its proposed 1.3GW hybrid renewable energy power plant in Jhimpir, Sindh Province, Pakistan. The study, funded by State Grid China, evaluates the feasibility of connecting the plant—which combines solar, wind, and battery energy storage—to Pakistan’s National Grid.
Key Technical Details of the Hybrid Renewable Plant
The plant will include 800MW of solar power, 500MW of wind power, and a 260MW battery energy storage system (BESS). The net maximum output is expected to reach 1,155MW. A 35km long, double-circuit 220kV transmission line will connect the plant to the 220kV Jhimpir-II Grid Station. The study also includes comprehensive load flow and dynamic stability analyses, confirming the plant’s reliability during both peak and off-peak conditions, as well as during fault scenarios.
Study Results Submitted for Government Approval
The completed study has now been submitted to the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) for review and approval by the Pakistani government. This is a crucial step for advancing the project towards its implementation phase. The study’s successful outcome sets the stage for the next phase of detailed engineering design (FEED) and paves the way for securing potential off-take agreements.
Oracle CEO Comments on Project’s Future Impact
Naheed Memon, CEO of Oracle Power, highlighted the study’s importance, noting that the findings provide a strong foundation for the project’s next steps. The focus remains on seamlessly integrating renewable energy into the National Grid, thereby enhancing energy security and promoting sustainable development in Pakistan.
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