T&D News

Control system of HVDC link in Maharashtra to be upgraded

A new scheme for upgrading the existing control and protection system of the Chandrapur-Padghe HVDC link in Maharashtra is in the making.

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PNC Infratech emerges L1 in NHPC solar-cum-ESS auction

Agra-headquartered PNC Infratech Ltd has emerged as one of the L1 bidders in a tender floated by NHPC Ltd for setting up an ISTS-connected solar power project coupled with energy storage system (ESS).

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Tuticorin Pooling Station augmentation scheme put on hold

A scheme to augment transformation capacity at the Tuticorin-II GIS Pooling Station in Tamil Nadu has been put on hold.

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Hitachi Energy hands over India’s first 400 kV, synthetic ester fluid-filled transformer to PGCIL

Hitachi Energy, on July 15, 2025, flagged off India’s first 400kV class, 315 MVA rating, three-phase synthetic ester fluid-filled power transformer for Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL).

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Delhi’s first underground cabling pilot project inaugurated

Chief Minister, Government of NCT of Delhi Smt. Rekha Gupta on July 12, 2025, inaugurated the capital’s first pilot project for the conversion of overhead electrical wires to an underground power distribution network at BH Block Colony, Janta Flats, Shalimar Bagh.

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Adani Energy Solutions commissions three transmission schemes in Q1FY26

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) fully commissioned three transmission schemes during the first quarter (Q1: April to June) of FY26, and expects to complete four more by the close of the fiscal year.

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More studies needed for 60 GW RE evacuation capacity in Rajasthan, says NCT

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its recent meeting, has directed the Union ministry of new & renewable energy (MNRE) to conduct further studies to assess the feasibility of putting up evacuation infrastructure for 60 GW of RE power in Rajasthan.

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RECPDCL forms two SPVs for intrastate schemes in Maharashtra

REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has newly incorporated two wholly-owned subsidiaries that will act as project special purpose vehicles for as many intrastate schemes in Maharashtra.

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Quality Power and Yash Highvoltage to jointly acquire Sukrut Electric

Quality Power Electrical Equipments Ltd (QPE) and Yash Highvoltage Ltd have jointly announced the signing of a Binding Term Sheet to acquire 100 per cent stake in Sukrut Electric Company Pvt. Ltd. (SECPL), a Pune-based transformer component manufacturer.

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Adani Electricity registers 1166 FIRs against power theft in FY25

Adani Electricity registered 1,166 first information reports (FIRs) against perpetrators of power theft in FY25 as against 974 FIRs in FY24, the power utility said in a release.

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