2025

Wirepas strengthens AMI connectivity with unmatched reliability

Utilities in India are increasingly turning to Wirepas for reliable and scalable smart meter connectivity, addressing the country’s unique infrastructure and operational challenges. With its award-winning RF mesh technology, Wirepas has already connected over 50 lakh (5 million) smart Read more

Lowest ISTS transmission line addition likely in FY25

The current fiscal year, FY25, is likely to see the lowest addition of transmission lines on the interstate transmission system (ISTS) network. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority, a total of just 2,618 Read more

Transmission scheme planned for pumped storage projects in Uttar Pradesh

An interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme to for evacuating generation from pumped storage projects in Uttar Pradesh has been proposed. In its most recent meeting, National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended an Read more

Tata Power teams up with NSDC for skill development initiatives

Tata Power and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen workforce readiness and skill development initiatives in India’s power sector, particularly focusing on green jobs and transmission & distribution skills leading to Read more

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Schneider Electric joins forces with South Bihar discom for grid modernization

Schneider Electric has partnered with South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd (SBPDCL) to modernize and enhance the state’s power distribution network. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy and digital solutions to the Read more

Central power PSUs plan major investment in Chhattisgarh

Central power PSUs have announced major investment proposals in Chhattisgarh. While NTPC has outlined investment of Rs.96,000 crore, SJVN has proposed to invest Rs.9,500 crore. Both the entities have signed MoUs with Chhattisgarh state government entities Read more

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Bidding annulled for hydropower evacuation scheme in Himachal Pradesh

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has annulled the bidding process for an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme for evacuation of upcoming hydropower projects in Himachal Pradesh. RECPDCL has scrapped the bidding Read more

Godrej Enterprises Group sees substations EPC as a key focus area

Godrej Enterprises Group views EPC of power substations as a focus area, and foresees itself as a specialized substations player in the years to come. Addressing a media roundtable in Mumbai recently, Raghavendra Mirji, Executive Vice President & Business Read more

T&D India — March 2025

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IndiGrid set to win Ratle-Kiru transmission scheme, under TBCB

IndiGrid is set to win the interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme relating to evacuation from hydropower projects in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir, for which bidder selection is taking place through the tariff-based competitive Read more