Saudi keen on ties with India on power grid systems
New Delhi - Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in strengthening ties with India, particularly in the realm of extra-high-voltage electricity transmission systems, according to a recent virtual meeting. The meeting, which took place between power secretary Pankaj Agarwal and Saudi Arabia's assistant minister of energy for electricity affairs, Nasser Al-Qahtani, aimed to review the progress of ongoing electrical interconnection initiatives between the two nations.
Extra-high-voltage transmission systems, operating at 220 kV and above, are designed to transfer substantial amounts of electricity over long distances while minimizing transmission losses.
During the discussion, Saudi Arabia expressed a desire for enhanced technical cooperation to address the challenges associated with integrating a greater share of renewable energy into the grid. The talks also touched upon strategies to meet the escalating electricity demands of data centers and the necessary adjustments required in grid codes as power systems continue to evolve. Grid codes outline the technical and operational prerequisites for connecting to and operating electricity networks.
Both countries agreed to continue discussions on the proposed electrical interconnection and to expand cooperation in other relevant areas.
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