Advait Energy Transitions Limited (AETL) has secured two turnkey contracts worth approximately ₹131.58 crore from Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) for upgrading electricity distribution infrastructure in Gujarat’s Vyara and Bardoli divisions. Awarded on November 3, 2026, the contracts involve converting existing 11/22 kV high-tension (HT) overhead electricity networks into underground cable systems, along with associated low-tension (LT) network conversion, installation of SCADA-compatible equipment, transformer upgrades and digital asset mapping.
The contract for the Vyara Division is valued at ₹62.05 crore, while the Bardoli Division project is worth ₹69.53 crore. Both amounts are inclusive of taxes. Each project has an execution period of 24 months, excluding the monsoon months of June, July and August, following an initial commencement period of 45 days.
The projects fall under DGVCL’s SI Scheme (Robust 3) and cover a comprehensive range of engineering, procurement and construction activities. These include site surveys, underground utility verification, design, engineering, equipment procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and project documentation.
The work involves replacing existing overhead HT networks with underground cable systems supported by SCADA-compatible Ring Main Units (RMUs), higher-capacity transformers and compact substations (CSS). The scope also includes removal of the existing DO overhead system and conversion of overhead LT networks into underground systems using feeder and mains service pillars.
The contracts further include underground utility verification through Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electromagnetic Pipe Locators (EPL). GIS mapping, Geo Urja Mapping developed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL), and asset tagging will also form part of the projects. These upgrades are aimed at developing modern distribution networks supported by underground cabling, advanced electrical equipment and digital asset management systems.
Commenting on the orders, Shalin Sheth, Founder and Managing Director, Advait Energy Transitions Limited, said, “Modernising India’s electricity distribution infrastructure is essential to building a more reliable, efficient and future-ready power network. The two contracts from DGVCL provide an important opportunity for Advait to contribute to this development through our engineering expertise and integrated project execution capabilities.
“Our experience in power transmission has provided us with a strong technical and operational foundation, which we are progressively extending into distribution infrastructure and grid modernisation. These projects bring together underground cabling, SCADA-compatible systems and digital asset mapping within a comprehensive execution framework. We remain focused on delivering quality infrastructure, maintaining execution discipline and strengthening our capabilities across the power value chain.”
The latest orders strengthen Advait’s presence in electricity distribution infrastructure and expand its participation in turnkey power network projects. The company has an established business in power transmission products, specialised engineering and infrastructure execution, and is increasing its involvement in distribution network development.
The contracts also complement its activities across renewable energy, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), green hydrogen and other clean energy technologies. Through these businesses, Advait is building capabilities across different segments of India’s evolving power infrastructure sector.
With the DGVCL orders, the company will undertake integrated distribution infrastructure projects involving underground network conversion, electrical equipment installation and digital mapping, further expanding its role in power infrastructure development.
Advait Energy Transitions Limited (AETL), formerly known as Advait Infratech Limited, is a publicly listed energy transition and infrastructure company headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the company operates across power transmission infrastructure, renewable energy, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), green hydrogen and clean energy technologies. Its capabilities span engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) execution, manufacturing and advanced energy infrastructure solutions.
