March 2026

MPPTCL targets to complete “Simhastha 2028” projects one year in advance

State transco Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) has targeted to complete all its “Simhastha 2028”-related projects, one year ahead of the mega event. In a release, MPPTCL said that the utility has been given clear instructions by Read more

Cabinet approves Rs.2,585-crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme, envisages 1,500 MW capacity

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the ‘Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme” for the period FY27 to FY31 with an outlay of Rs.2,584.60 crore, envisaging SHP projects with aggregate capacity of 1,500 Read more

REC signs MoU with National Test House for quality assurance under RDSS

REC Ltd and the National Test House (NTH), operating under the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, have signed a memorandum of understanding with a view to boosting quality assurance of materials deployed under RDSS. In a release, Read more

Panasonic Life Solutions India introduces Roma ASA Series

Panasonic Electric Works India, Panasonic Life Solutions India, has announced the launch of the Roma ASA Series, the newest evolution of its best-selling modular switch range. Building on over three decades of trust and performance, the Roma ASA Series Read more

Siemens and Rittal partner to design data center infrastructure of the future

Siemens and Rittal have entered a strategic partnership to jointly develop future-proof, sustainable solutions for more efficient data center power distribution in the IEC market. The standardized infrastructure is intended to accelerate the construction of high-performance data centers, minimize Read more

New 765kV corridor planned in Eastern Region Grid

A new 765kV corridor has been planned in the Eastern Region (ER) Grid that will eventually form an intraregional 765kV ring, in conjunction with existing lines. To this effect, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in Read more

Godrej Enterprises Group’s Energy Solutions business targets 15 per cent growth in FY27

Godrej Enterprises Group's Energy Solutions business has built a strong project pipeline of Rs.2,600 crore at the close of FY26, spanning transmission infrastructure, railway electrification and renewable energy projects. Supported by rising investments in power infrastructure and clean energy, Read more

ANDRITZ secures major order from Tata Power for 1,000-MW Bhivpuri PSP

ANDRITZ has received a significant order from Tata Power, one of India's largest integrated power companies, to supply pumped storage units for the upcoming 1,000 MW Bhivpuri pumped storage plant in Maharashtra. The order, valued in the low three-digit Read more

Schneider Electric partners with Tata Power to digitize power distribution infrastructure

Schneider Electric has partnered with TP Western Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPWODL), a Tata Power group company, to modernize and digitize power distribution infrastructure across Western Odisha. As part of this strategic engagement, Schneider Electric has digitized 75 substations using Read more

Supply chain constraints affecting two ISTS schemes in Tamil Nadu

Delays in securing equipment supplies are adversely affecting two interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes in Tamil Nadu, the Parliament was recently informed. In a written reply given in the Rajya Sabha, Shripaid Naik, Minister of State for Power, said Read more