India and the UAE are planning a massive 1,600-km undersea power transmission link to connect their electrical grids. However, this project—estimated to cost ₹40,000 to ₹43,000 crore—is specifically designed to export surplus renewable and nuclear energy from India to Dubai, rather than importing electricity into India.
India and the UAE are planning a massive 1,600-km undersea power transmission link to connect their electrical grids. However, this project—estimated to cost ₹40,000 to ₹43,000 crore—is specifically designed to export surplus renewable and nuclear energy from India to Dubai, rather than importing electricity into India.
Key technical and strategic details of the proposed interconnector:
The Route: -
The high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable would stretch approximately 1,600 kilometers across the Arabian Sea.
Capacity & Cost: -
The link will feature a capacity of 2 Gigawatts (GW).
Timeline & Progress: -
Joint venture agreements have been signed between the nations, and local authorities like the UAE's Etihad Water and Electricity are conducting techno-economic feasibility studies. The project is projected to take about six years to construct once finalized.
Broader Vision: -
This effort is a cornerstone of India's transnational "One Sun, One World, One Grid" initiative, which also includes similar undersea power projects with Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka.
MJF Lion ER YK Sharma
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