Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) was awarded the 2024 Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP) Award for being Best Performing Power Transmission Utility. The award recognizes GETCO’s exceptional performance and contributions across key parameters in power transmission.
Key Highlights Of Award
Award Category:
- GETCO was conferred with award for “outstanding performance” in power transmission sector.
Performance Parameters Evaluated:
- Project Execution and Asset Addition: Efficient and timely project completions.
- System Availability: Ensuring high uptime for power transmission.
- Innovative Measures: Use of cutting-edge technology and best practices.
- Disaster Mitigation and Safety Initiatives: Enhancing operational resilience and ensuring safety protocols.
Impact on Gujarat’s Renewable Energy (RE) Target:
- The award boosts GETCO’s ongoing efforts to support Gujarat’s ambitious target of achieving 100 GW renewable energy integration by 2030, with 65 GW through the intra-state power network.
About Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO)
- Established: May 1999
- Registered Under: Companies Act, 1956
- Parent Company: Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (the successor to the Gujarat Electricity Board)
- Purpose: GETCO was set up as part of the power sector restructuring initiative aimed at enhancing efficiency in power transmission and meeting Gujarat’s growing energy needs.