2024

LAPP introduces its first bio-cable

LAPP has announced the launch of its first bio-cable In a release, LAPP said that it has launched the ETHERLINE® FD bioP Cat.5e, its first bio-cable in series production. This sustainable variant with a bio-based outer sheath consists of 43 Read more

Centre approves ISTS schemes to evacuate 9 GW of RE

The Central government has approved new interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes to evacuate a total of 9 GW of renewable energy. An official government release said that these schemes aim to evacuate 4.5 GW of renewable Read more

PGCIL board approves JV with Rajasthan transco

The board of directors of PGCIL has approved the formation of a joint venture with the Rajasthan state power transmission utility. In a brief stock exchange filing, PGCIL said that its board of directors, in a meeting on June Read more

PGCIL committee accords investment approval to four projects

The “Committee of Directors on Investment on Projects” of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has accorded investment approval to four projects, with an aggregate outlay of Rs.800 crore. In a meeting held on June 21, 2024, the Read more

GE Power receives steam turbine R&M order in Gujarat

GE Power India Ltd (GEPIL) has received a letter of intent from NTPC GE Power Services Pvt Ltd (NGSL) for renovation & modernization of steam turbines in Gujarat. The order, valued at Rs.243.46 crore (exclusive of Read more

Power ministry issues guidelines for RoW compensation

The Union power ministry recently issued guidelines for payment of right-of-way (RoW) compensation with respect to power transmission lines. These guidelines are applicable to power transmission lines of 66kV and above, only, and not for sub-transmission and distribution lines Read more

Mega transmission schemes planned for offshore wind energy evacuation

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its next meeting scheduled later this month, will deliberate on mega transmission schemes for power evacuation from wind farms offshore Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Offshore wind energy potential of Read more

Siemens makes additional investment in Frankfurt switchgear plant

Siemens Smart Infrastructure, in a release, said that it is making an additional investment in its Frankfurt site. Coinciding with the inauguration of a new high-speed warehouse and expanded production area at its switchgear plant in Frankfurt-Fechenheim, Siemens has Read more

APEPDCL signs agreement with EESL for e-retail facility

Energy Efficiency Services Ltd has signed an agreement with Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Ltd (APEPDCL) to promote the adoption of energy efficiency and enable energy conservation within the power distribution sector. This agreement offers great advantages for Read more

Copper CC Rods | T&D India

CEA issues advisory for mandatory use of primary-grade copper

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued an advisory to power T&D licensees to insist on primary-grade copper, in their procurement process. The advisory states that power transmission and distribution licensees shall specify suitable clauses in their tenders that only Read more