Posts by Venugopal Pillai

Tendering for Ladakh HVDC project delayed further

A further delay of around three months is likely in awarding contracts for the mega Ladakh HVDC project that Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been mandated to develop under the regulated tariff Read more

PGCIL records over 50 per cent capex growth in Q1FY26

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has recorded a year-on-year growth of over 50 per cent in capital expenditure (capex) during the first quarter (Q1: April to June) of FY26. Read more

“Equal distribution” seen in award of ISTS-TBCB schemes this fiscal

It has been a very interesting case of “equal distribution” of ISTS-TBCB schemes formally transferred to winning developers during the current fiscal year, up to July 23, 2025. During the said period, a total of four ISTS-TBCB schemes were Read more

Three ISTS-TBCB schemes commissioned in Q1FY26

Three interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) framework were fully commissioned in the first quarter (Q1: April to June) of current fiscal year FY26. While Power Grid Corporation of India Read more

Impact of e-reverse auction on tariffs of ISTS schemes: A T&D India study

Here is an exclusive T&D India study attempting to understand the impact of e-reverse auction on tariffs as evinced in a sample of 25 recent interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes. The study is based on 25 Read more

GE Vernova to modernize key cross-border grid hub for TransnetBW in Germany

GE Vernova has announced it has been awarded a contract by German transmission system operator TransnetBW to modernize the Kühmoos grid node   Strategic Grid Node Kühmoos is an important electrical substation in southern Germany that plays a vital role in Read more

ISTS-TBCB market takes a breather, only two schemes formally awarded in Q1FY26

After a hectic FY25 when a record 45 schemes were formally awarded, the ISTS-TBCB market has taken a breather this fiscal with just two schemes transferred to winning developers in the first quarter. According to an exclusive study by Read more

HVDC chosen over BESS for Rajasthan RE evacuation scheme

In its latest meeting, National Committee on Transmission (NCT) decided to in for HVDC technology for a major renewable energy evacuation scheme in Rajasthan for which battery energy storage system (BESS) was being evaluated as Read more

Our technology ensures long-term efficiency and sustainability: TS Conductor

US-based TS Conductor produces the patented and award-winning “TS Conductor” that offers a highly efficient, reliable and cost-effective alternative to conventional power conductors. TS Conductor recently formalized partnerships with two conductor manufacturers in India, paving the way for Read more

Bidding underway for interregional schemes in TBCB mode

The bidder selection process for two important interregional transmission schemes is currently underway. Bid process coordinators REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) and PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) have recently initiated the bidder selection process for Read more