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PGCIL to implement ERES-44 in RTM mode

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been assigned an ISTS scheme “Eastern Region Expansion Scheme - 44” or “ERES-44” under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) route. Estimated to cost Rs.385.77 crore and with an Read more

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Suzlon wins additional 302-MW order from Jindal Renewables

Suzlon has won an order for building a 302-MW for Jindal Renewables in Karnataka. This order follows a similar 400-MW mandate won in November 2024. In a release, Suzlon said that it will build a 302.4-MW wind power plant Read more

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IEX sees 16 per cent growth in November trading volume

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) achieved electricity traded volume of 9,689 MU (million units or million kwh) in November 2024, marking a 15.7 per cent year on year increase. During the month, IEX traded 5.46 lakh renewable energy certificates recording Read more

Project SPV “Raghnesda RE Transmission Ltd” incorporated

Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd has announced the incorporation of a new wholly-owned subsidiary “Raghnesda RE Transmission Ltd” that will act as a project special purpose vehicle for development of an ISTS scheme. The ISTS Read more

KPI Green Energy secures its largest-ever order

KPI Green Energy Ltd, part of the Gujarat-based KP Group, has secured its largest-ever order, valued at over Rs.1,300 crore. In a release, KPI Green Energy Ltd said that it has won an EPC order worth Rs.1,311 crore from Read more

Siemens collaborates with Tietoevry to advance energy transition

Siemens and Tietoevry, a leading Nordic digital engineering and software company, have teamed up to accelerate the digital transformation of the power utilities sector in Northern and Central Europe. Using Siemens’ Gridscale X software platform in conjunction with their Read more

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CEA recommends higher capacity OPGW in transmission lines

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recommended the use of higher-capacity optical ground wire (OPGW) for upcoming transmission lines, with a view to facilitating telecom service providers. This development is the result of a dialogue between the Department of Telecommunications Read more

Tata Power Renewables commissions Neemuch solar project in MP

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has successfully commissioned a 431-MW (DC) solar project at Neemuch in Madhya Pradesh. Perceived to be one of India’s most cost-effective bids for large-scale solar energy production, the Read more

UP, Maharashtra and TN lead in terms of RDSS project outlay

Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are the top three states with respect to project cost sanctioned under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). According to an analysis done by T&D India based on a reply Read more

ISTS infrastructure addition picks up in April-October FY25

The quantum of ISTS lines and transformation capacity picked up sharply during the April-October period of FY25. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), a total of 2,000 ckm of transmission lines and Read more