Posts by T&D India
ADB and India sign loan agreement for Bengaluru power distribution upgrade
- Jan 5, 2021
Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India have recently signed a $100-million loan agreement to modernise and upgrade the power distribution system to enhance the quality and reliability of electricity supply in Bengaluru city in Karnataka. The Read more
NHPC’s stake in Ratle HEP JV not to fall below 51 per cent
- Jan 4, 2021
NHPC has signed a revised agreement with entities of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, whereby its stake in the joint venture formed for the 850-mw Ratle hydropower project, will not fall below 51 per cent. The original Read more
Dues of state discoms to power generators up 36 pc in November
- Jan 4, 2021
The total pending dues of state government-owned distribution companies to power generators rose 36 per cent year-on-year in November 2020. According to the PRAAPTI portal of the ministry of power, the total amount payable by discoms as of end-November Read more
IPDS records significant progress despite COVID lockdown
- Jan 4, 2021
The government has recorded significant achievement on the Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS), despite the implementation restrictions faced due to the COVID-induced lockdown, a government release said. The release observed that over 90 per cent of the system strengthening Read more
Adani Group wins wind-solar hybrid project in SECI tender
- Jan 2, 2021
Adani Green Energy Ltd, in a release, said that its wholly-owned subsidiary Adani Renewable Energy Holding Eight Ltd (AREHEightL) has received the letter of award (LOA) to set up a 600-mw wind-solar hybrid power project. AREHEightL participated in a Read more
Tata Power DDL meets record peak power demand on January 1, 2021
- Jan 2, 2021
Power distribution utility Tata Power Delhi Distribution, serving a populace of 7 million in the national capital, successfully met the record peak power demand of 1,568 mw, on January 1, 2021. This was achieved without any network constraint or Read more
ADB approves $231-million loan for hydropower project in Assam
- Jan 1, 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $231-million loan to construct the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Power (LKHEP) plant in Assam. This loan is the third and largest tranche of the $300-million Assam Power Sector Investment Program approved by Read more
Vestas wins order for Karnataka wind farm
- Jan 1, 2021
Vestas, in a release, said that it has won a new order in India from one of its existing customers. Vestas was placed the order by MSPL Ltd for its 17-mw wind farm project at Hospet in Karnataka. This new Read more
BHEL wins Rs.3,200-crore orders for hydropower, lift irrigation
- Dec 31, 2020
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), in a release, said that it has won orders worth Rs.3,200 crore for hydropower and lift irrigation-related works. The orders relate to electromechanical works for a hydropower project in Andhra Pradesh, and Read more
India’s smart meter installations nudging 2 million
- Dec 31, 2020
India’s total smart meter installation count has reached nearly 2 million, according to a recent government release. As of November 30, 2020, India had a total of 19.62 lakh smart meters with most of the installations being attributed to Read more