September 2024

CEA releases report on right-of-way width calculation

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a committee report on calculation of reduction in right-of-way (RoW) width for transmission lines built with contemporary technological options. The report offers detailed calculations on RoW width for transmission lines built with additional Read more

CTUIL approves RTM projects worth nearly Rs.400 crore

Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL) recently approved a set of interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes, with an aggregate value of nearly Rs.400 crore, to be implemented under the regulatory tariff mechanism (RTM). In an Read more

More success for PGCIL, receives LoI for ISTS-TBCB scheme in Gujarat

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) continued its winning spree in the ISTS-TBCB space, this time receiving the letter of intent for a scheme in the Khavda area in Gujarat. In a brief stock exchange Read more

L&T wins orders for advanced grid solutions in Middle East

The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical of Larsen & Toubro has won new orders in the Middle East for expanding and strengthening the electricity grids at high voltage levels.   Though the L&T release has not specified the value Read more

Power minister inaugurates “CSIRT – Power” facility

Union power minister Manohar Lal, on September 23, 2024, inaugurated the new Computer Security Incident Response Team – Power (CSIRT – Power) facility at New Delhi. On the occasion the minister said the CSIRT Power facility is a significant Read more

National Electricity Plan — 2032 finalized, outlay pegged at over Rs.9 trillion

The National Electricity Plan (NEP) for the period 2023 to 2032 has been finalized. Union power minister Manohar Lal made this announcement at a press conference in New Delhi, on September 23, 2024. The NEP 2032 Read more

Three contenders for major HVDC transmission scheme in Gujarat

Three players are in the fray for a major interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Gujarat involving HVDC technology, for which developer selection is taking place through the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode. It is reliably Read more

Datta Infra signs MoU with REC for Rs.1,500-crore financing

Adyant Enersol Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Datta Power Infra,  has announced a strategic MoU with REC Ltd envisaging Rs.1,500-crore financing from REC, for the development of 500 MW of renewable energy projects. Signing of Read more

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BHEL wins Rs.6,100 crore order from NTPC

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has announced the winning of an order worth over Rs.6,100 crore from NTPC Ltd. In a stock exchange communication, BHEL said that it has received an order valued at over Rs.6,100 crore (exclusive of Read more

Sunil Singhvi takes over as new IEEMA President

Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), the apex association representing the Indian electrical and allied electronic manufacturing industry, announced the appointment of Sunil Singhvi, CEO (Energy), Secure Meters, as its new President for the Read more