Posts by Venugopal Pillai

T&D India — July 2024 (Smart Metering Special)

  Click here to view the July 2024 edition of T&D India in PDF format   (This edition is a special issue on Smart Metering and features an exclusive interview with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd, Read more

Significant ISTS network upgrade envisaged in FY25

The ongoing fiscal year FY25 is likely to see significant addition of infrastructure to the interstate state transmission system (ISTS) network, according to an official report. The newly-released “Rolling Plan: Interstate Transmission System 2028-29” by Central Read more

CyanConnode is dedicated to advancing RF technology

CyanConnode, a world leader in the design and development of narrowband RF mesh networks that enable Omni Internet of Things (IoT) communications, has made significant contribution to India’s smart metering rollout and enjoys a market share of 45 Read more

Price bids of ten ISTS-TBCB schemes scheduled to open soon

The initial price bids for as many as ten interstate transmission (ISTS) schemes, proposed for development under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism, are likely to be opened in the coming weeks. According to a special Read more

Over 4,000 ckm of lines added by ISTS-TBCB schemes in FY24

Interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route have helped in adding over 4,000 ckm of new transmission lines in FY24, a study by T&D India based on official statistics Read more

Mega transmission schemes planned for offshore wind energy evacuation

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its next meeting scheduled later this month, will deliberate on mega transmission schemes for power evacuation from wind farms offshore Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Offshore wind energy potential of Read more

ABB India’s IEC LV motors save over 500 GWh energy

ABB India's IEC low voltage (LV) motors business has helped realized 500 GWh of energy savings per year, over the past five years, a company release said.   This energy saving is comparable to the annual energy consumption of a Read more

Bihar and Assam lead in smart meter installations

    Bihar and Assam are today the leading states with respect to actual installations of consumer smart meters, official statistics suggest. According to the National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) portal, Bihar is currently the leading state with respect to consumer Read more

The Rajgarh project has been a big confidence booster: G R Infraprojects

G R Infraprojects Ltd (GRIL) recently commissioned its first power transmission project, won under competitive bidding. Housed under “Rajgarh Transmission Ltd,” this interstate transmission system (ISTS) project aims at RE evacuation from the Rajgarh solar energy zone in Read more

Record substation capacity addition likely in FY25

    India is likely to witness record transformation capacity addition in FY25, going by official statistics. Latest reports by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) suggest that in the current fiscal year FY25 (April 1, 2024 to March 31, Read more