2025

Failure of 28 EHV transmission lines reported to CEA in 2024

Failure of 28 transmission lines of voltage 220kV or above were reported during the period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 to the Central Electricity Authority, as per a newly-released standing committee report. The report of the Standing Read more

EconiQ: Pioneering a Sustainable Future for Power Grids

As the global energy sector accelerates toward electrification and decarbonization, utilities and grid operators face mounting pressure to adopt eco-efficient technologies for high-voltage equipment. One of the most significant advancements in this transition is EconiQ, Hitachi Energy’s portfolio Read more

Power minister inaugurates grid upgrade projects in UT of Jammu & Kashmir

Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal, on June 12, 2025, inaugurated a series of grid upgrade projects in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The inauguration was conducted during the minister’s meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Read more

CEA seeks suggestions for indigenous development of critical imported items

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has sought comments and suggestions from stakeholders to promote the indigenous manufacture of critical items used in the power sector, which are currently imported. CEA has prepared a daft list of nearly 30 of such Read more

Infravision is thrilled to welcome Pradeep Kumar to the team as CEO, India.

India is a cornerstone of Infravision’s global growth strategy. With strong market momentum, a rapidly expanding pipeline, and a growing customer base, Pradeep's appointment marks a significant step forward as Infravision continues to scale and deliver on our Read more

Joda-Barbil intrastate scheme in Odisha: Bidding annulled for the second time

Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has annulled the bidding process for the Joda-Barbil intrastate transmission system (InSTS) scheme in Odisha. This is for the second time that bidding for this scheme has been Read more

Sugs Lloyd wins power T&D projects in Bihar and Odisha

Sugs Lloyd Ltd has announced the winning of power T&D-related contracts worth Rs.74.35 crore, across Bihar and Odisha. In a release, Sugs Lloyd said that in Bihar has been entrusted with two critical infrastructure development projects by the North Read more

H.G. Infra Engineering emerges L1 for ERGS-I scheme in Odisha

Jaipur-headquartered H.G. Infra Engineering Ltd (HGIEL) has emerged L1 bidder for the interstate transmission system (ISTS) project “Eastern Region Generation Scheme – I (ERGS-I)” in Odisha. This potentially makes HGIEL the latest debutant in the interstate transmission development space. In Read more

Three contenders qualify in re-bidding of “ERGS-I” ISTS scheme in Odisha

Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has qualified three bidders for opening of initial price bids under the fresh round of bidding for the “Eastern Region Generation Scheme-I (ERGS-I)” scheme in Odisha. It is reliably learnt that a Read more

ISTS waiver for energy storage projects extended till June 2028

The Union power ministry has extended the waiver of ISTS charges for energy storage projects, to June 30, 2028. This was announced by Manohar Lal, Union power minister, on June 10, 2025, during a press conference highlighting 11 years Read more