January 2024

Substation capacity addition falls 19 per cent in 9MFY24

    The total substation (transformation) capacity added in the first nine months of FY24 was 19 per cent lower than in the same period of FY23. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India Read more

India signs agreement for lithium exploration in Argentina

    India and Argentina have signed an MoU for lithium exploration and mining in the south Amerian nation. According to a government release, the Union Ministry of Mines has achieved a significant milestone with the signing of an agreement between Read more

“Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2024” notified

    The Union power ministry, through Official Gazette, has notified “Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2024” as an amendment to the “Electricity Rules, 2005”. The amendments are with respect to operation and maintenance of dedicated transmission lines, and open access (OA) charges.   Exemption Read more

BHEL wins EPC order for ultra supercritical power plant

    Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has won a major order from NLC India for an EPC package for the upcoming Talabira thermal power project in Odisha. In a stock exchange communication, BHEL said that it has Read more

Sustainable Energy Infra Trust raises Rs.1,365 crore in primary capital

    Sustainable Energy Infra Trust (SEIT), an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) in the renewable energy space, has raised primary capital of Rs.1,365 crore and has made its debut listing on the National Stock Exchange of India on January 15, Read more

Transmission line addition meets only 64 pc of target

    The quantum of transmission lines added during the April-November period of FY24 has met only 64 per cent of the planned addition. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), a total of 7,844 Read more

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Bajel Projects wins order from Tata Power

    Bajel Projects Ltd has received a letter of intent from Tata Power for a power transmission-related order. In a stock exchange communication, Bajel Projects Ltd – the erstwhile EPC division of Bajaj Electricals Ltd – said Read more

Goldmedal Electricals launches “Jugnoo” LED downlight

    Goldmedal Electricals has announced the launch of its Jugnoo LED downlight. In a release, Goldmedal Electricals said that the new launch features 3-in-1 colour temperatures: warm white, neutral white, and cool daylight. This downlight is easy to install and use, Read more

Apraava Energy wins its first solar project under auction route

    Apraava Energy has won its first greenfield solar power project through the auction route. In a release, Apraava Energy announced that it has been awarded a 250-mw ISTS-connected solar energy project by Central PSU NHPC Ltd, Read more

Financial bids for Puducherry smart metering project to be opened soon

    Project implementation agency PFC Consulting Ltd is soon planning to open financial bids of technically-qualified bidders for a smart metering project in Puducherry. According to information available with T&D India from official sources, PFCCL has technically Read more