November 2024

MPPTCL commissions power transformer at Bhopal, ahead of schedule

Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) recently energized a power transformer at the 400kV Bhopal substation. In a release, MPPTCL said that the transformer was energized ahead of schedule, keeping in mind the potential additional load demand in Read more

Serentica Renewables plans 10 GW RE capacity in Andhra Pradesh

Serentica Renewables has announced its plans to establish renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 10 GW in Andhra Pradesh. This initiative underscores the company's commitment to supporting India's clean energy goals and fostering sustainable growth in the Read more

GE Vernova launches HVDC Competence Center in Berlin

GE Vernova Inc has announced the expansion of its Electrification facility in Berlin with the opening of a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Competence Center. The center will develop leading edge technology to speed the energy transition by improving Read more

Interregional transfer capacity to reach 143 GW by FY27

India’s total interregional transfer capacity is projected to grow to 1,42,940 MW, or around 143 GW, by end of FY27. According to the recently released National Electricity Plan – Vol 2 (Transmission), addition of 24200 MW is expected to Read more

RECPDCL incorporates two subsidiaries for ISTS-TBCB projects

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has incorporated two wholly-owned subsidiaries that will act as project special purpose vehicles for as many ISTS-TBCB schemes. Both the schemes are currently under bidding. Here are broad details Read more

IEX

IEX volumes grow 4 per cent in October 2024

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) achieved electricity traded volume of 9,642 MU in October 2024, marking a 4 per cent year on year increase. During the month, IEX traded 4.44 lakh renewable energy certificates (REC) recording a 105 per cent Read more

Four shortlisted for re-tendered Rajasthan HVDC scheme

Four developers have been shortlisted for development of an ISTS scheme in Rajasthan involving HVDC-based infrastructure. The scheme had come up for re-tendering in August after the original bidding process was annulled. The four developers are Power Grid Corporation Read more

At over Rs.42,500 crore, KEC records highest-ever order book

KEC International Ltd has recorded its highest-ever order book (including L1 positions), standing at over Rs.42,500 crore, as of November 4, 2024. While the confirmed order book stood at Rs.34,088 crore, the RPG Group entity was placed L1 in Read more

Tata Projects Bangladesh | T&D India

Tata Power receives letter of intent for ISTS-TBCB scheme in Odisha

Tata Power has received the letter of intent for developing an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme – ERES XXXIX – in Odisha, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode. For Tata Power, this would be Read more

PM Modi inaugurates CESL’s solar-powered EV charging carport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the solar-powered electric vehicle charging carport at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat. Developed by Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL), a subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd, this innovative Read more