2026

Tata Power and IIT-Bombay collaborate to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

Tata Power and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have signed a Master Research Agreement (MRA) marking the beginning of a long-term strategic partnership for accelerating scaling up and commercialization of lab scale innovations in next Read more

Top three in the race for 765kV Pune-West intrastate-TBCB scheme in Maharashtra

The top three players are in the race for an intrastate-TBCB scheme in Maharashtra, entailing building of a 765kV GIS substation near Pune. It is learnt that bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd has recently shortlisted the three most Read more

Indigenous iron-air battery for LDES enters utility-scale pilot evaluation

A pilot project has been planned at NTPC Simhadri thermal power station to evaluate an indigenous Iron-Air Battery technology for long-duration energy storage (LDES) applications. The project will be implemented by Atal Incubation Centre – Anna Read more

Aggregate tariff of PGCIL’s recent TBCB schemes pegged at over Rs.2,200 crore per year

The aggregate tariff associated with TBCB schemes won by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) in the early months of FY27, stands at over Rs.2,200 crore. Addressing an investor call concerning the company’s Q1FY27 performance, Read more

RECPCDL formally transfers Vizag green hydrogen scheme SPV to Adani Energy

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) formally transferred project SPV “Vizag Power Transmission Ltd” housing an ISTS scheme to its winning developer Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), selected under the tariff-based Read more

Solid-state transformer for up to 36kV grid voltage under development

Siemens and Reinhausen (MR) are advancing the future of power solutions for the AI era through a strategic partnership. Together, the companies are developing and will industrialize a solid-state transformer for up to 36kV grid voltage. The technology is Read more

Still using old fans? You could be paying twice the electricity cost

Ceiling fans are amongst the most widely used appliances in an Indian household, alongside tube lights and bulbs. The cumulative impact of switching to 5-star-rated energy-efficient fans is significant, and the switch from conventional induction-motor fans should be Read more

Siemens Energy India: Power transmission enjoys 28 per cent growth in order backlog

The power transmission business of Siemens Energy India Ltd (SEIL) recorded a year-on-year increase of nearly 28 per cent in order backlog, as of June 30, 2026. In Read more

SPML Infra completes first phase of BESS manufacturing facility

SPML Infra Ltd has announced the completion of Phase-I of its upcoming battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility in Maharashtra. In a release, SPML Infra said that its BESS manufacturing facility at SUPA MIDC near Pune, Maharashtra, has Read more

Jyoti Structures opens new project office in Ahmedabad

Jyoti Structures Ltd (JSL) has inaugurated a dedicated project office in Ahmedabad. The office will support the company's expanding portfolio of transmission projects across Gujarat and strengthen engagement with customers in the region. In a release, JSL said that Read more