April 2020
Vertiv launches robust UPS system for critical applications
- Apr 30, 2020
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has introduced Liebert® S600, an efficient and robust uninterruptible power supply system (UPS) for critical edge and data centre applications. The fully digital, double conversion UPS distributes clean Read more
NTPC invites EOIs for supply of fuel-cell electric vehicles
- Apr 26, 2020
Central power utility NTPC Ltd has invited Global Expression of Interest (EoI) to provide 10 Hydrogen Fuel Cell (FC) based electric buses and an equal number of Hydrogen Fuel Cell based electric cars in Leh and Read more
ABB Power Grids wins order for IOC’s Barauni refinery
- Apr 21, 2020
ABB Power Grids has been awarded a project worth Rs.165 crore by state-owned refiner Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) to ensure reliable grid connection at its Barauni refinery in Bihar. The refiner aims to expand its crude oil processing Read more
Union power ministry releases Draft Electricity Bill 2020
- Apr 21, 2020
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released the much awaited Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which proposes many critical changes to the existing Electricity Act, 2003. These amendments were essential since the electricity sector in India has been evolving Read more
REC approves seven SPVs for power transmission projects
- Apr 15, 2020
The Board of Directors of REC Ltd in its meeting held on March 25, 2020 inter-alia approved the proposal for incorporation of seven project specific special purpose vehicles (SPVs). These SPVs will be incorporated as wholly-owned subsidiaries of REC Read more
IndiGrid board approves acquisition of GPTL from Sterlite Power
- Apr 10, 2020
The Board of the Investment Manager of IndiGrid, India’s first InvIT in the power sector, has approved the acquisition of Gurgaon Palwal Transmission Ltd (“GPTL”) from Sterlite Power, at a value of up to Rs.10.80 billion (US$ 140 Read more
L&T lands major orders in power T&D segment
- Apr 10, 2020
The Power Transmission & Distribution Business of L&T Construction has bagged orders in India and abroad. In Kuwait, a prestigious order has been awarded to upgrade substations and related power facilities in KNPC's Mina Al Ahmadi oil refinery. The Read more
Tata Power Solar receives Letter of Award for 300 MW project
- Apr 7, 2020
Tata Power Solar, an integrated solar company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, post reverse auction held on February 21, has received the Letter of Award to build the 300-mw CPSU-II for NTPC at an Read more
CERC cuts late payment surcharge for discoms
- Apr 3, 2020
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) on April 3, 2020, ordered reduction in late payment surcharge (LPS) payable by discoms to generation and transmission companies to 1 per cent per month from the earlier 1.5 per cent, for Read more