Oracle Power PLC announced the commencement of a transmission and grid interconnection study for its planned 1.3-gigawatt (GW) renewables hub in southern Pakistan. This ambitious project will integrate solar and wind parks alongside energy storage facilities.
Collaborating with the State Grid Corporation of China's subsidiary, China Electric Power Equipment and Technology Co Ltd (CET), Oracle has entrusted the study to local engineering consultancy Power Planners International (Pvt) Ltd (PPI). The expenses for this endeavor will be underwritten by State Grid China, the British firm disclosed in a securities filing.
Situated in the village of Jhimpir within Sindh Province, the proposed hub is set to include an 800-megawatt (MW) solar site, a 500-MW wind farm, and a complementary battery energy storage system (BESS).
The generated power from these assets is slated to be channeled into the National Grid, with connectivity facilitated through the Network of National Transmission & Dispatch Company (NTDC). The evacuation of power will be orchestrated via the existing 220-kV Jhimpir-II Grid station or any other identified grid interconnection scheme in collaboration with NTDC.
Oracle's CEO, Naheed Memon, emphasized the significance of this study, stating, “This study will complete our feasibility study package for the Power Plant and will be instrumental in propelling us into the FEED stage. Additionally, it will help to lay the groundwork for future confirmation of potential off-take and financing arrangements.”
