June 2023

MPPTCL retires transformer after 45 years of useful service

  Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) recently retired a transformer after 45 years of useful service. A release by MPPTCL said that a 120 MVA transformer, installed way back in 1978, at the 220kV substation of South Zone Read more

Time-of-day tariff introduced, smart metering rules simplified

  In a major development, the Union power ministry has amended the “Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020” by introducing time-of-day (ToD) tariffs and simplification of smart metering rules.   A. ToD tariff introduced Rather than being charged for electricity at the Read more

Additional evacuation infrastructure planned in Kallam area

  More transmission infrastructure is being planned in the Kallam area of Maharashtra, to support the growing demand for renewable energy (RE) evacuation. This scheme officially termed as “Western Region Network Expansion Scheme in Kallam area of Maharashtra” is expected Read more

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Major RE evacuation schemes planned for Khavda region in Gujarat

  Two important ISTS schemes aimed at evacuating a total of 15 GW of renewable energy from Khavda region in Gujarat have been proposed. The two schemes are officially termed as: Transmission System for Evacuation of Power Read more

TK Elevator celebrates 20 years of “TWIN” elevator

  TK Elevator celebrates 20 years of TWIN, the revolutionary elevator launched in 2003 and first showcased at The University of Stuttgart in Germany. TWIN was the world's first elevator to have two cabins operating independently in the same shaft. Read more

Bid submission date extended for Rajasthan TBCB projects

  PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has extended the timeline for submission of RfP (technical and financial) for four ISTS schemes being developed under the TBCB mode, all related to evacuation of renewable energy from Rajasthan. The four interstate schemes are Read more

CyanConnode recognized as a “Start-Up 50 Trailblazer” by D&B

CyanConnode has been recognized as a “Start-Up 50 Trailblazer” by Dun & Bradstreet. This award underscores the company's firm commitment to innovation, quality, and customer-centric solutions, with a robust roadmap for sustainable growth and profitability, a release from Read more

IndiGrid is actively evaluating transmission schemes under TBCB modality

India Grid Trust (IndiGrid), India’s first power sector investment infrastructure trust (InvIT), experienced some very interesting developments in the recent past. These included winning a greenfield TBCB project, securing additional transmission components under the RTM route and signing Read more

Polycab India launches Etira switches

  Polycab India has announced the launch of “Etira 4-in-1” switch. The launch aims to put focus on Polycab’s offering in terms of electrical products and provide its customers with stylish and secure switches that will inspire customers to switch Read more

Natarajan Chandrasekaran Chairman Tata Power | T&D India

Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Power

  “The distribution business has done well. It continues to serve more than 12 million customers, making your company the largest private power distribution utility in the country. Odisha discoms, where all the four distribution companies have reported substantial Read more