2024

GE Vernova launches advanced containerized solution for BESS

GE Vernova Inc. has announced the launch of its advanced containerized solution for Battery Enabled Energy Storage (BESS) - the RESTORE DC Block - which offers enhanced safety, efficiency, flexibility, and long-term performance. With a capacity of 5MWh and Read more

Hindustan Zinc supplies zinc for India’s heaviest transmission steel pole structure

Hindustan Zinc Ltd announced that its top-quality zinc has been used in the galvanization process for India's heaviest power transmission steel pole structure. The massive 400kV dual pole structure standing approximately 57m tall, underwent galvanization process utilizing a mix Read more

T&D India — September 2024 (Renewable Energy Special)

  Click here to view the September 2024 edition of T&D India in PDF format   (This edition is a special issue on Renewable Energy and is proposed for distribution at the upcoming Renewable Energy India Read more

First ISTS line addition of FY25 comes in August 2024

The first transmission line addition to the interstate transmission system (ISTS) network during the current fiscal year FY25, took place in August 2024. According to newly-released statistics by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), August Read more

NCT recommends four ISTS schemes worth over Rs.10,000 crore under TBCB mode

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its latest (22nd) meeting held on August 23, 2024, has recommended the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route for four interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes with an aggregate estimated Read more

Tata Power begins production of solar cells at Tamil Nadu facility

TP Solar Ltd has announced that it has started commercial production from the 2-GW solar cell line at its manufacturing facility located at Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu.   TP Solar Ltd is a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd Read more

Socomec India unveils compact automatic transfer switching equipment

Socomec India has announced the launch of its latest innovation — the “ATyS a M” pre-programmed Automatic Transfer Switching Equipment (ATSE). This switch is designed to meet the demanding needs of commercial establishments, high-rise buildings, light industries, luxury residential Read more

Suzlon wins mega order from NTPC Green Energy

Suzlon Group has announced that it has won what could be India’s largest wind energy order. The mandate was placed by NTPC Green Energy Ltd, a subsidiary and green energy arm of NTPC Ltd. Suzlon said that the order Read more

PGCIL, AESL in the fray for Jam Khambhaliya augmentation scheme

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) have qualified for opening of initial price bids for the Jam Khambhaliya pooling station augmentation scheme in Gujarat. PFC Consulting Ltd ( Read more

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ISTS scheme for green hydrogen units in Tuticorin approved

An interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme to cater to upcoming green hydrogen/green ammonia plants at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu was recently approved by the National Committee on Transmission (NCT). It may be recalled that a scheme to Read more