Posts by T&D India
Caring for the unsung heroes in energy utilities
- May 5, 2020
As India went into lockdown since March 25, 2020 necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic, energy utilities have continued to work like it is business as usual, while most sectors have literally Read more
India Inc lends support to combat COVID-19 crisis
- May 1, 2020
Here is a compilation of measures taken by companies in helping the Indian government combat the ongoing crisis arising from the corona virus outbreak. Information has been sourced from press releases from respect companies. Featured photograph has been Read more
COVID-19 lockdown may shrink electricity demand by 1 per cent: ICRA
- May 1, 2020
The imposition on lockdown by the Government of India to control the COVID-19 outbreak has adversely impacted the electricity demand and the average thermal PLF since March 24, 2020. As per an ICRA note, the demand slowdown amid the Read more
Vertiv launches robust UPS system for critical applications
- Apr 30, 2020
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has introduced Liebert® S600, an efficient and robust uninterruptible power supply system (UPS) for critical edge and data centre applications. The fully digital, double conversion UPS distributes clean Read more
NTPC invites EOIs for supply of fuel-cell electric vehicles
- Apr 26, 2020
Central power utility NTPC Ltd has invited Global Expression of Interest (EoI) to provide 10 Hydrogen Fuel Cell (FC) based electric buses and an equal number of Hydrogen Fuel Cell based electric cars in Leh and Read more
ABB Power Grids wins order for IOC’s Barauni refinery
- Apr 21, 2020
ABB Power Grids has been awarded a project worth Rs.165 crore by state-owned refiner Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) to ensure reliable grid connection at its Barauni refinery in Bihar. The refiner aims to expand its crude oil processing Read more
Union power ministry releases Draft Electricity Bill 2020
- Apr 21, 2020
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released the much awaited Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which proposes many critical changes to the existing Electricity Act, 2003. These amendments were essential since the electricity sector in India has been evolving Read more
REC approves seven SPVs for power transmission projects
- Apr 15, 2020
The Board of Directors of REC Ltd in its meeting held on March 25, 2020 inter-alia approved the proposal for incorporation of seven project specific special purpose vehicles (SPVs). These SPVs will be incorporated as wholly-owned subsidiaries of REC Read more
IndiGrid board approves acquisition of GPTL from Sterlite Power
- Apr 10, 2020
The Board of the Investment Manager of IndiGrid, India’s first InvIT in the power sector, has approved the acquisition of Gurgaon Palwal Transmission Ltd (“GPTL”) from Sterlite Power, at a value of up to Rs.10.80 billion (US$ 140 Read more
L&T lands major orders in power T&D segment
- Apr 10, 2020
The Power Transmission & Distribution Business of L&T Construction has bagged orders in India and abroad. In Kuwait, a prestigious order has been awarded to upgrade substations and related power facilities in KNPC's Mina Al Ahmadi oil refinery. The Read more