Posts by T&D India

BHEL commissions India’s first digital substation

    Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has commissioned the nation’s first digital substation with indigenously designed 420kV fibre optical current transformers (FOCTs) and IEC61850 compliant intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). In a post on X (formerly Twitter), BHEL said, “This milestone Read more

RR Kabel launches “Firex LS0H-EBXL”

    RR Kabel Ltd has announced the launch of the Firex LS0H-EBXL, a revolutionary innovation in house wire solutions. Engineered with cutting-edge technology and a commitment to safety, the Firex LS0H-EBXL sets a new standard for electrical wiring in Read more

T&D India – June 2024 (Switchgear Special)

  Click here to view the June 2024 edition of T&D India in PDF format   (This edition is a special issue on switchgear and control panels. It features, among regular features, exclusive interviews with Hitachi Read more

Kudankulam nuclear plant evacuation scheme under bidding

    The bidding process for setting up transmission infrastructure related to two upcoming units of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu has begun. Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has invited requests for proposal Read more

GE Vernova and Seatrium Consortium awarded third HVDC contract by TenneT

    GE Vernova Inc and Seatrium Ltd have announced that they have been awarded a third contract by TenneT TSO BV for the construction of a 2-GW HVDC electric offshore transmission system in the Netherlands. This contract, Read more

Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Managing Director, Apraava Energy

  "I extend my congratulations to Shri Narendra Modi for his third term as our nation's leader. The Government’s efforts under his leadership in reforming India’s power sector are commendable. We look forward to work closely with the Government Read more

Sumitomo Electric acquires majority stake in German cable maker

    Sumitomo Electric has announced the acquisition of majority shareholding in Südkabel – a prominent high-voltage cable manufacturer in Germany. In a release, Sumitomo Electric said that this controlling stake, to be followed by capacity expansion of Südkabel’s Mannheim plant Read more

RVNL receives major hydropower order from NTPC

    Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) has reported the winning of an order valued at over Rs.495 crore from NTPC, related to the Rammam hydropower project in West Bengal. In a stock exchange notification, RVNL said that it has won Read more

Draft specifications for transformer fire-prevention systems released

    Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released draft generic technical specifications of “Nitrogen Injection Fire Prevention and Extinguishing System (NIFPES)” associated with transformers and reactors. CEA is now seeking comments from stakeholders and the public for Read more

IEX sees highest-ever monthly volume in RTM segment

    Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) witnessed its highest-ever monthly trading volume in the Real Time Market (RTM) segment, in May 2024. In a release, IEX said that RTM volumes in May 2024 were 3,352 MU – the Read more