2024

Tendering annulled for HVDC scheme in Rajasthan, re-bidding initiated

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has annulled the tendering process and issued fresh requests for qualifications for a mega ISTS-TBCB scheme in Rajasthan, involving HVDC infrastructure. Significantly, PGCIL Read more

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Guidelines on cybersecurity in power sector proposed

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed to notify draft regulations related to cybersecurity in the power sector. The regulations proposed to be called “Draft Central Electricity Authority (Cybersecurity in Power Sector) Regulations 2024,” have been prepared Read more

Fifth phase of Rajasthan REZ evacuation system planned

A new transmission scheme is being planned to facilitate evacuation from upcoming renewable energy zones (REZ) in the Sirohi and Nagaur complexes in Rajasthan. This will be the fifth phase in the series of evacuation schemes from Rajasthan REZs Read more

REI Expo will showcase India’s cutting-edge technology

With a standing of 16 editions, Renewable Energy India Expo, organized by Informa Markets and popularly known as REI, will have its 17th edition at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, during October 3, 2024 to October 5, 2024. Read more

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Power distribution projects in Faridabad and Gurugram approved

A Central government-level inter-ministerial monitoring committee meeting has approved projects worth Rs.3,600 crore for power distribution upgrade in Gurugram and Faridabad districts of Haryana. A government release said that the Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Read more

“Rajasthan IV 4B Power Transmission Ltd” incorporated

REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has announced the incorporation of a wholly-owned subsidiary “Rajasthan IV 4B Power Transmission Ltd” that will act as a project special purpose vehicle (SPV) for development of an Read more

Schneider Electric Infrastructure sees 19 per cent growth in order inflow

Schneider Electric Infrastructure Ltd (SEIL) has reported a 19 per cent year-on-year growth in order inflow during Q1 (April to June) of FY25. In an investor presentation, SEIL said that new order inflow in Q1FY25, at Rs.531 crore, was Read more

IndiGrid brings strategic partners to develop transmission projects in India

India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) announced that it has partnered with British International Investment (BII), Norwegian Climate Investment Fund and Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd, to collaboratively undertake development of IndiGrid’s greenfield interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects.   Role of Read more

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Second amendment issued to guidelines on cross border electricity trade

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued an amendment to the procedure for approval and facilitating import/export (cross border) of electricity. As per the CEA announcement issued on August 14, 2024, Amendment-II to the Procedure for Approval Read more

Schneider Electric sees big opportunity in smart grids

Schneider Electric sees a big opportunity in the smart grid market, according to Deepak Sharma, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd. Deepak Sharma, MD & CEO, Read more