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Discoms dues see year-on-year decline in November 2021

 

Dues payable by state power distribution companies (discoms) witnessed a year-on-year fall in November 2021, according to statistics released in the government portal PRAAPTI.

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Skipper expects international business to dominate order book

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The management of Skipper Ltd expects that international business will account for 75 per cent of the company’s order book over the next two years, according to a company statement.

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Godrej & Boyce commissions 220kV substation in Karnataka

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The Power Infrastructure and Renewable Energy (PIRE) business unit of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd has commissioned a 220kV grid substation in Karnataka, the company announced in a release.

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Schneider Electric reaffirms commitment to India’s smart metering programme

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Schneider Electric aims to support the Government of India’s Smart Meter National programme through its manufacturing facility in Mysuru, Karnataka, a company release said.

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IndiGrid wins its first greenfield transmission project

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Having build its portfolio so far through acquisitions, India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) has won its first greenfield power transmission project, the power sector infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) said in a release.

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West Bengal gets $135-mln World Bank Loan to improve electricity supply

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The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $135-million loan to West Bengal, to improve the operational efficiency and reliability of electricity supply in selected areas in the eastern state.

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GE T&D India views opportunities in HVDC power transmission space

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GE T&D India is viewing opportunities in the HVDC power transmission space, and is expected active tendering on 4-5 projects in FY23, according to senior company officials.

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Shift towards smart energy meters evident, says HPL Electric & Power

HPL Meter | T&D India

 

There is a clear shift from conventional energy meters and electronic meters to smart meters, according to Gautam Seth, Joint Managing Director, HPL Electric & Power Ltd. Seth was addressing an investor conference discussing the company’s recent financial performance.

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PGCIL commissions record substation capacity in October 2021

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Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has commissioned substation (transformation) capacity worth nearly 9,000 MVA in October 2021, the highest monthly level in recent history.

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Cabinet approves formation of “DNH-DD Power Distribution Corporation Ltd”

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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the formation of a special purpose vehicle to privatize electricity distribution business in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

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