Posts by Venugopal Pillai

Transmission line addition falls 22 per cent in H1 of FY24

  The quantum of new transmission lines added in the first half (H1: April to September) of FY24 was nearly 22 per cent lower than the comparable level in H1 of FY23, according to a special study by T&D Read more

Smart metering: A game-changer for power distribution sector, feels REC CMD

  The massive rollout of smart meters, as envisaged under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), will be a big game changer for the power distribution sector as also for electrical equipment contractors and service providers, according to Vivek Read more

Sikar-Khetri ISTS scheme bifurcated, one key element now on RTM basis

  The interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme officially termed as “Transmission System for evacuation of power from REZ in Rajasthan (20 GW) under Phase III – Part D” has been bifurcated, with respect to project scope and mode of Read more

Polycab plans foray in EHV and specialty cables

  Polycab India Ltd is planning to start manufacturing EHV cables and other specialty cables, with a view to enlarging its product basket and consolidating its leadership in the wire & cable market. Read more

Two in race for intrastate transmission project in Uttar Pradesh

  Two bidders have qualified to submit their price bids for an intrastate transmission project in Uttar Pradesh, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. It is reliably learnt that bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) Read more

Sterling Generators bullish on exports business

  Sterling Generators is optimistic about exports driving its overall business growth, according to Sanjay Jadhav, CEO, Sterling Generators Pvt Ltd. At the Read more

Jakson Green: Order book reaches Rs.5,000 crore

  Jakson Green, in a release, said that its order book position has reached around Rs.5,000-crore. Jakson Green, backed by business conglomerate Jakson Group, said that its renewable energy EPC order book has reached around Rs.5,000 crore, and that too Read more

PGCIL to commission 18 ISTS-RTM projects in FY24

  Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd is expected to commission 18 ISTS projects awarded under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) route, in the remaining period of this fiscal year. According to information tabled in Parliament, PGCIL, as of August Read more

Long-duration energy storage is imperative to grid stability: LDES Council

Launched in 2021 at the COP26 in Glasgow, The Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES Council) is on a mission to replace the use of fossil fuels to meet peak demand by accelerating the market for long duration Read more

TBCB Report Card for 4MFY24: 11 projects awarded, 1 completed

  The first four months of FY24 saw hectic activity in the interstate TBCB power transmission space with as many as 11 new projects getting awarded. According to a special study by T&D India, based on official statistics released by Read more