Posts by T&D India
Training program for electricians, “Anchor Certified Electrician”, launched
- Jul 22, 2021
Panasonic Life Solutions India has launched Anchor Certified Electrician (ACE) training program to up-skill and develop the electrician community in India. In a release, Panasonic Life Solutions India said that ACE kick-started with the training and Read more
GE lands major PGCIL order for 765kV transformers and reactors
- Jul 21, 2021
The Grid Solutions business of GE Renewable Energy has won a major order from Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) for the supply of 765kV transformers and reactors. In a release, GE said that it would be supply 13 Read more
Infrastructure upgrade needs effective deployment of capital
- Jul 21, 2021
The most impactful strategy to stimulate infrastructure growth is effective deployment of capital resources by the government, notes Shashank Agarwal. Infrastructure is a significant area for the general advancement of any country. Read more
Siemens Gamesa wins order from ReNew Power, second in July
- Jul 21, 2021
Siemens Gamesa has won an order from ReNew Power for a 322-mw wind project. This is the second order from ReNew in July 2021. The first was for a 301-mw project. The latest order is for a wind power Read more
Vikram Solar inaugurates solar module manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu
- Jul 21, 2021
Vikram Solar has inaugurated a new 1.3-GW solar module manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, taking the company’s total such capacity to 2.5 GW. The new manufacturing facility is located at Indospace Industrial Park, Oragadam, Tamil Nadu. In a release, Read more
NTPC’s renewable arm wins two projects in RUMSL auction
- Jul 20, 2021
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has won two projects at the Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Ltd (RUMSL) auction. The auction by RUMSL was for solar projects worth 450 mw at the Shajapur Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh. In a Read more
Godrej & Boyce wins order for 400kV GIS substation in Mumbai
- Jul 20, 2021
Godrej Electricals & Electronics’ Power Infrastructure and Renewable Energy (PIRE), a division of Godrej & Boyce, has won an order to build a 400kV GIS substation in Mumbai. In a release, Godrej & Boyce (G&B) said that the contract, Read more
Bolstered by June performance, transmission upgrade improves in Q1 of FY22
- Jul 20, 2021
Capacity addition of transmission infrastructure showed significant growth in the first quarter of FY21, as judged from newly-released government statistics. Much of the addition came in June 2021 alone. During Q1 of FY22, the country saw addition of 1,550 Read more
Major reforms in power distribution sector expected in ongoing Monsoon Session
- Jul 20, 2021
Major reforms are envisaged in the power distribution sector, as envisaged in the “New Electricity Amendment Bill,” expected to be introduced and passed in the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. According to reliable media reports, one major change likely Read more
Tata Power DDL launches safety drive for consumers
- Jul 20, 2021
With the onset of the monsoon season, Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) is taking proactive measures by organising an extensive safety drive for its consumers and staff to reduce chances of electricity-related mishaps. In a release, Tata Power Read more