HVDC
Substation capacity addition falls 7 per cent in FY24
- Apr 15, 2024
Addition of substation (transformation) capacity in FY24 was 6.8 per cent lower than in FY23, according to a special study by T&D India. The study, based on time series data released by Central Electricity Authority, suggests that substation capacity Read more
765kV line addition in FY24 surpasses target
- Apr 12, 2024
The quantum of 765kV lines added in FY24 has surpassed the target set for the period, according to recent statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA). For FY24, the target for 765kV line addition was 2,076 Read more
Interregional electricity exchange up 4.4 per cent in 9MFY24
- Feb 21, 2024
The total volume of interregional electricity transfer was up 4.4 per cent year-on-year during the first nine months (9M: April to December) of FY24. According to latest statistics released by Grid Read more
Tendering for Ladakh HVDC project targeted by January 2025
- Feb 20, 2024
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) expects tendering activity for the mega Ladakh HVDC project to begin by January next year. Addressing an investor conference recently, R.K. Tyagi, CMD, PGCIL said that Read more
Over Rs.1.2 trillion worth of ISTS-TBCB schemes awarded so far
- Feb 19, 2024
The recently released National Electricity Plan (Transmission -- Vol.2) suggests that over Rs.1.2 trillion worth of interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes have been awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route, so far. According to the Read more
PGCIL targets Rs.10,000-plus crore capex in FY24
- Feb 12, 2024
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) expects to cross the Rs.10,000-crore mark for capital expenditure in FY24, according to R.K. Tyagi, CMD, PGCIL. Addressing an investor conference recently, Tyagi said Read more
Kalpataru Projects records highest-ever order backlog
- Feb 12, 2024
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL) has recorded its highest-ever order backlog of over Rs.51,753 crore, as of December 31, 2023. According to a media release, this order book was 25 per cent higher than the comparable level as of Read more
Interregional transfer capacity addition pegged at 31,600 mw
- Feb 9, 2024
India has planned to add 31,600 mw of interregional transfer capacity during the five-year period from FY23 to FY27, as per the National Electricity Plan (NEP). Recently prepared and promulgated by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), “National Read more
Project SPV formed for HVDC-based ISTS scheme in Gujarat
- Jan 23, 2024
PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary for the development of an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Gujarat that would see extensive deployment of HVDC technology. In a stock exchange notification, Power Finance Read more
DNV launches industry project for HVDC transmission in US
- Jan 9, 2024
DNV has launched a Joint Industry Project (JIP) with ten offshore wind and transmission developers to identify changes to electrical standards and standardization needed to enable the connection of HVDC transmission into the United States' Read more