2026

PGCIL moving closer to acquiring Krishnagiri interstate transmission scheme

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) is seen moving closer to acquiring the Krishnagiri REZ interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme under TBCB, making it an important acquisition in terms of transmission tariff. It is reliably learnt that PGCIL Read more

Why transformer bushings are becoming critical to India’s power build-out

Transformer bushings may remain out of the spotlight in the larger story of India’s power grid build-out. However, their contribution to the nation's energy future is becoming more critical than ever, notes Keyur Shah. Read more

RECPDCL transfers two ISTS schemes to winners under TBCB

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has formally transferred project SPVs corresponding to two interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme to their winning developers selected under the TBCB framework. The formal transfer of SPVs took place Read more

Krishnagiri interstate scheme: Five qualified for price bid opening

Five bidders have been shortlisted for opening of initial price bids with respect to the Krishnagiri REZ interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme. Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has qualified five bidders, on the basis of their technical Read more

TARIL wins Rs.1,000-plus crore transformer order from PGCIL

Transformers & Rectifiers (India) Ltd (TARIL) has secured an order valued in excess of Rs.1,000 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). In a release, TARIL said that the order entails manufacture and supply of transformers of Read more

Madhya Pradesh state transco introduces bare-hand, hot-line maintenance

In a major technological advancement aimed at enhancing the reliability of power transmission in Madhya Pradesh, the state transco Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) has introduced bare-hand and hot-line maintenance techniques for extra high voltage transmission Read more

PGCIL formally acquires project SPV “Kakinada I Transmission Ltd”

Having emerged as successful developer under the TBCB framework, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has formally acquired “Kakinada I Transmission Ltd,” housing an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Andhra Pradesh. In a regulatory filing, PGCIL said Read more

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy wins $560 million project in Egypt

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd (SWREL), in a joint venture, has secured a major solar-cum-BESS contract in Egypt. In a release, SWREL said that the company in 50:50 joint venture with Hassan Allam Construction – a leading contractor Read more

Serentica Renewables outlines Rs.1 trillion investment in Rajasthan

Serentica Renewables has announced plans to invest Rs.1 lakh crore (Rs.1 trillion) in the coming years in Rajasthan, with more than Rs.10,000 crore already deployed. In a release, Serentica said that the state today accounts for over 50 per Read more

PGCIL fully commissions Ananthapuram-Kurnool interstate TBCB scheme

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has announced the full commissioning of the Ananthapuram-Kurnool interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme that it had won under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. In a brief stock exchange notification, PGCIL said Read more