2026

Gooty-Tumkur line traversing Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka to be reconductored

The 400kV double-circuit Gooty-Tumkur (Pavagada) interstate line straddling Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka is to be reconductored under the regulated tariff mechanism. In its latest meeting, National Committee on Transmission (NCT) cleared this project for implementation by Read more

Union MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi launches India’s tallest wind turbine by Suzlon

Suzlon has announced the launch of India's tallest wind turbine powerhouse, the S175 (5 MW), following its successful commissioning at Vijayanagar, Karnataka. The launch of S175 represents a strategic step forward in unlocking the next phase of wind growth Read more

Bidders shortlisted for two intrastate-TBCB schemes in Karnataka, three new entrants

Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has recently shortlisted bidders, based on their technical bids, for opening of initial price bids with respect to two intrastate-TBCB schemes in Karnataka. The collective list includes three Read more

Over 2,000 ckm of lines added in 2MFY27, state utilities dominate

Over 2,000 ckm of new transmission lines were commissioned during the first two months (2M: April-May) of FY27, with state utilities clearly dominating. According to latest data released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the total addition Read more

Bids sought for second phase of smart metering in Tamil Nadu under RDSS

Project implementation agency PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has invited financial bids for the second leg of smart metering projects in Tamil Nadu. In this round, bids have been invited from advanced smart metering service providers (AMISP) for installation of Read more

RECPDCL transfers Jalna intrastate-TBCB scheme to MSETCL, third win for Maharashtra state transco

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has formally transferred the project SPV housing the Jalna intrastate transmission system (InSTS) scheme in Maharashtra to winning developer Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (MSETCL). In a release, Read more

PGCIL receives letter of intent for Kakinada ISTS-TBCB scheme

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has received the letter of intent for developing an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme involving supply of RE power to upcoming green hydrogen projects in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. In a brief stock Read more

Hitachi Energy to set up large transformer factory in Gujarat with Rs.2,000-crore capex

Hitachi Energy is investing approximately Rs.2,000 crore to establish a new large power transformer (LPT) factory at Karjan in Vadodara, Gujarat. This investment is in continuation of the recent announcement made by Hitachi Energy Read more

BHEL receives LNTP from DVC for Durgapur thermal power project

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has received a limited notice to proceed (LNTP) from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) relating to the latter’s upcoming Durgapur advanced supercritical thermal power project in West Bengal. The LNTP, received by BHEL on June Read more

PGCIL to implement re-conductoring project in West Bengal under RTM framework

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been assigned a project for re-conductoring of existing 400kV lines in West Bengal, under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) framework. A decision to this effect was taken at the latest meeting Read more