2024

PGCIL receives LoI for “Rajasthan IV 4A” ISTS-TBCB scheme

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has received the letter of intent for developing an ISTS-TBCB scheme housed under “Rajasthan IV 4A  Power Transmission Ltd.” In a brief stock exchange filing, PGCIL said that the letter of intent Read more

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PGCIL selects BHEL-Hitachi Energy consortium for mega HVDC order

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has selected a consortium of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) and Hitachi Energy India Ltd for a mega order related to PGCIL’s newly-won HVDC transmission system. The BHEL-Hitachi consortium Read more

Major HVDC transmission build-up seen in FY28-FY32

The five-year period from FY28 to FY32 (April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2032) is likely to see a major build-up of HVDC-based power transmission infrastructure. According to the newly-released National Electricity Plan (Vol 2 – Transmission), during the Read more

CERC grants transmission licence for Khavda IV-E2 TBCB project

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted transmission licence to “Powergrid Khavda IV-E2 Power Transmission Ltd” for its ISTS project involving RE evacuation from Khavda in Gujarat. In very recent orders, CERC has granted transmission licence Read more

Jakson Green INFINITY ships first batch of electrolysers

Jakson Green Infinity has shipped 3.8 MW electrolysers, to power India’s inaugural green hydrogen refueling station for urban mobility in the National Capital Region (NCR) In a release, Jakson Green INFINITY, the electrolyser manufacturing arm of Jakson Green, announced Read more

PGCIL commissions “NERSS-XII” — interstate scheme in northeast

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) announced that it has commissioned an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme called “North Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme – XII (NERSS-XII).” In a brief stock exchange filing, PGCIL said that Read more

India’s Strategic Vision for Power Transmission

The significant transformation currently being witnessed in the power transmission sector is crucial to meet the increasing energy needs of the country, which is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, note Rohin Agarwal and Aditya Jain. [caption Read more

Automation of three 132kV substations planned in Madhya Pradesh

State power utility Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) has planned to automate three 132kV substations. MPPTCL has planned to automate all old 132kV substations and the process will be initiated with a pilot project Read more

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Transmission infra addition surpasses target for the first time in FY25

The quantum of transmission line and transformation capacity added in the first seven months (April to October) of FY25 has surpassed the target set for the period. This is the first time in FY25 that achievement has exceeded Read more

Tata Power signs MoU with ADB for clean energy financing

Tata Power and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a memorandum of understanding coinciding with the ongoing Climate Conference (COP29) at Baku, Azerbaijan, to evaluate financing for its several strategic projects aimed at enhancing Read more