GIS
Linxon commissions Abraj substation in Dubai
- Jan 24, 2024
In a project awarded by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Linxon has successfully designed, supplied, constructed, installed and commissioned the 8-bay 132kV Abraj gas insulated substation (GIS). Located in the central professional district of Business Bay, the Read more
CEA clarifies on GIS and Hybrid-GIS for distribution switchgear
- Oct 26, 2023
Central Electricity Authority (CEA), in a recent missive, has clarified on the technical standards for gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) and hybrid GIS, deployed for switchgear on the distribution side, comprising voltage levels 33kV, 22kV and 11kV. The CEA note said Read more
Larsen & Toubro wins T&D orders in the Middle East
- Aug 23, 2023
The Power Transmission & Distribution (PTD) business of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured new orders in the Middle East. In a release, Larsen & Toubro said that in the United Arab Emirates, the PTD business has received an Read more
Foundation stone laid for Lakhisarai substation augmentation
- Aug 18, 2023
The foundation stone for the Lakhisarai substation extension project in Bihar was laid at the hands of Union power minister, R.K. Singh. A government release noted that the Union power minister laid the foundation stone for Power Grid Corporation Read more
Odisha initiates TBCB modality for intrastate power transmission
- Jun 27, 2023
Odisha has initiated the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism for developing its intrastate transmission network. Confirming this to T&D India over phone, a senior official of Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (OPTCL), said that the newly-incorporated SPV “Joda Barbil Read more
Building a sustainable energy future
- Jun 12, 2023
India’s energy consumption has been growing at an exponential rate, driven by factors such as urbanization, industrialization, growing population and rising living standards. As India continues to strive towards achieving its development goals, meeting the rising energy demand Read more
Adani Transmission completes four TBCB projects in FY23
- Apr 17, 2023
Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL) has fully commissioned four transmission schemes under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route during FY23, according to a recent investor update filed by the company on stock exchanges. Of the four schemes, one was an Read more
Siemens launches F-gas free GIS at 40.5kV level
- Apr 14, 2023
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its sustainable blue GIS portfolio with the “8DAB 40”. This switchgear for primary distribution networks up to 40.5kV uses clean air as an insulating medium With a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of less than Read more
Toshiba lands major GIS orders for open-air application in Goa, AP
- Mar 23, 2023
Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems (India) Pvt Ltd (TTDI) has announced the winning of a major order involving the supply of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) to be installed at open-air substations in Goa and Andhra Pradesh. In a release, TTDI Read more
ABB India inaugurates new factory, doubles GIS capacity
- Feb 24, 2023
ABB India has inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Nashik, Maharashtra, thereby doubling its gas insulated switchgear (GIS) production capacity. A release by ABB India said that this factory will manufacture primary and secondary GIS. It Read more