Posts by Venugopal Pillai

PFC Consulting shortlists four contenders for intrastate-TBCB scheme in Maharashtra

Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has shortlisted four bidders for opening of initial price bids for an intrastate-TBCB scheme in Maharashtra, involving the building of a 765kV substation in Pune. The intrastate scheme is Read more

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RECPDCL incorporates SPV for 765kV AIS substation project in Maharashtra, under TBCB

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has newly incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary to act as a project special purpose vehicle (SPV) for developing a 765kV AIS substation in Maharashtra, under the Read more

Major shortfall foreseen in 765kV transmission line addition in FY26

Current fiscal year FY26 is likely to close with a significant deficit in addition of 765kV transmission lines. Official statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) suggest that only 368 ckm of 765kV lines were added Read more

India remains one of our fastest-growing markets: Wirepas

Following the success of connecting 10 million smart electricity meters in India with its mesh connectivity, Wirepas recently brought its proven RF technology to European grids. In this exclusive interaction, we have Teppo Hemiä, CEO, Wirepas, discussing the Read more

Additional land requirement dispensed with for WR-ER interregional scheme

The requirement of seeking land for future expansion associated with an element of the upcoming “WR-ER Interregional network expansion scheme – Part A,” has been done away with. In its most recent meeting, the National Committee on Transmission ( Read more

Adani Energy to earn over Rs.2,300 crore annual tariff from newly-acquired KPS III HVDC scheme

The annual transmission charges (tariff) associated with Adani Energy’s newly acquired KPS III HVDC scheme is over Rs.2,300 crore. It is reliably learnt that the tariff quoted by Adani Energy Solutions Ltd for the Read more

TBCB has been very positive for the power transmission sector: Ceigall India

Gurugram-headquartered Ceigall India, a very prominent EPC and annuity player in the roads segment, very recently entered the power transmission development space by winning an intrastate scheme in Maharashtra under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) framework. In this Read more

Techno Electric targets Rs.3,000-crore order inflow in FY26

Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd (Techno) has targeted order inflows for the entire fiscal year FY26 in the region of Rs.3,000 crore. In a recent investor call, Techno’s senior management said that the company was targeting additional order Read more

Tata Power clinches Jejuri-Hinjewadi intrastate scheme in Maharashtra, under TBCB

Tata Power has won an intrastate transmission system (InSTS) scheme in Maharashtra under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) modality. In a regulatory filing, Tata Power said that it has received the letter of intent from bid process coordinator REC Read more

Karnataka close to awarding intrastate transmission scheme under TBCB

Karnataka has moved closer to awarding an interstate transmission scheme under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism.   This scheme, according to an assessment by tndindia.com, is the first intrastate transmission system (InSTS) scheme to be awarded under the TBCB Read more