May 2021
Domestic power T&D activities showing signs of rebound, says Skipper
- May 5, 2021
Skipper Ltd, in a recent investor presentation, said that after a two-year lull, domestic power T&D activities are showing signs of rebound. The integrated power T&D player noted that bunching of orders that remained postponed due to the COVID-19 Read more
AIPEF critical of privatization envisaged in National Electricity Policy
- May 5, 2021
The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) has condemned the Central government's move to amend the National Electricity Policy to facilitate privatization, reliable media reports suggest. According to AIPEF, the proposed changes require extensive Read more
HCL Technologies to build “Digital Foundation” for Hitachi ABB Power Grids
- May 5, 2021
HCL Technologies has announced a multi-year contract with Hitachi ABB Power Grids to build a new greenfield digital foundation as part of a global transformation program. Through this engagement, HCL will help Hitachi ABB Power Grids establish a new, Read more
Siemens Energy to supply grid-stabilizing technology to Ireland
- May 4, 2021
Siemens Energy will be supplying a a synchronous condenser system to Ireland, to ensure grid stability even when injection of renewable energy exceeds limit. The supply will be made to Electricity Supply Board (ESB), Ireland’s leading energy company. The Read more
Tata Power subsidiary TP Saurya wins full 250 mw capacity in Mahagenco solar auction
- May 4, 2021
TP Saurya Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has won the entire 250 mw of solar capacity put to auction by state utility Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd (Mahagenco). TP Saurya quoted Rs.2.51 per kwh, 11.3 per Read more
MERC directs MADC to rework power procurement plan
- May 4, 2021
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed Maharashtra Airport Development Corporation (MADC) to undertake fresh bidding for its power procurement programme. In a very recent order, MERC has directed MADC to go in for re-bidding for its power procurement Read more
Substation capacity sees spurt in March 2021
- May 4, 2021
Though substation capacity addition in FY21 as a whole fell short of the target, the performance in the month of March 2021 was interesting to observe. As discussed in a recent exclusive study by T&D India, the country’s total Read more
THDC India appoints Vijay Goel as CMD
- May 4, 2021
THDC India Ltd, in a release, announced the appointment of Vijay Goel as the company’s Chairman and Managing Director. The release noted that Goel has been entrusted with this additional charge, effective Read more
Dr Hitesh Doshi, Chairman and Managing Director, Waaree Group
- May 4, 2021
“We welcome and appreciate the Government's announcement on the PLI Scheme. The Government has taken this step to push manufacturing in India, which is certainly the need for the country's solar sector today. India is the third largest solar Read more
JSW Energy signs PPA with SECI for blended wind capacity
- May 3, 2021
A step-down wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Ltd has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for wind-solar hybrid capacity. JSW Renew Energy Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Future Energy Ltd, has Read more