November 2024

Sterlite Power commissions key elements of Goa-Tamnar ISTS project

Sterlite Power has announced the successful commissioning of three key elements of its ISTS project in Goa being implemented by special purpose vehicle “Goa Tamnar Transmission Ltd.” In a release, Sterlite Power said that the project Read more

Historic ISTS-TBCB project formally transferred to PGCIL

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has formally acquired “Khavda V-A Power Transmission Ltd” from bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) today, November 19, 2024. This project, for which PGCIL was Read more

Smart Grid IEEMA | T&D India

CEA approves Uniform Protection Protocol for pan-India grid

The National Power Committee (NPC) in consultation with Regional Power Committees (RPC) has prepared the Uniform Protection Protocol for users of Indian Grid for implementation on Pan India basis. The same was approved at the recently held 15th National Read more

RECPDCL incorporates two SPVS for ISTS schemes

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has incorporated two wholly-owned subsidiaries that would act as special purpose vehicles for the development of two ISTS schemes to be awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding ( Read more

Eventful month for ISTS-TBCB project completions

The month of October 2024 proved very eventful for the ISTS-TBCB landscape with as many as three schemes getting fully commissioned. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), three interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes awarded under Read more

Interregional electricity transfer grows 7.8 per cent in H1FY25

The total volume of interregional electricity transfer grew 7.8 per cent year-on-year during the first half (H1: April to September) of FY25. According to latest statistics released by Grid Controller of India Ltd (GRID-INDIA), the total Read more

Apar plans capacity expansion of CTC business

Apar Industries Ltd has announced plans of expanding the capacity of its Continuous Transposed Conductor (CTC) line of business. In a release, Apar said the capacity expansion would cater to increased demand available on account of focused prioritisation by Read more

One new entrant among entities qualified for “Rajasthan 4B” ISTS scheme

One new entrant features in the list of four bidders qualified for opening of initial price bids for an ISTS scheme housed under “Rajasthan IV 4B Power Transmission Ltd.” The new entrant Dineshchandra R. Agrawal Infracon Read more

Schneider Electric Infrastructure Ltd: Order backlog up 14.3 per cent

Schneider Electric Infrastructure Ltd (SEIL) has reported a 14.3 per cent year-on-year growth in its order backlog. In an investor presentation, SEIL said that its outstanding order book position, as of September 30, 2024, stood at Rs.1389 crore. This Read more

Wirepas is poised for significant growth in India

Wirepas Oy of Finland is a leading provider of RF (radio frequency) mesh network technology for industrial and commercial IoT deployments, including smart metering. Wirepas has collaborated with several AMISPs in India and has to its credit 4.2 Read more