T&D News

CERC grants interim licence to Khavda V-B1B2 Power Transmission

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted interim transmission licence to “Khavda V-B1B2 Power Transmission Ltd,” a TBCB subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL).

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ACME Solar Holdings makes BESS foray, wins project in Andhra Pradesh

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has entered the battery energy storage system (BESS) space by winning its first project, located in Andhra Pradesh.

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Power Minister chairs Regional Conference for Eastern Region, says vision of “One Nation-One Grid” fulfilled

Union power minister Manohar Lal chaired The Regional Conference for the Eastern Region States/ UTs held in Patna, Bihar on June 24, 2025.

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Bidding underway for interregional schemes in TBCB mode

The bidder selection process for two important interregional transmission schemes is currently underway.

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Quality Power breaks ground for new coil factory in Maharashtra

Quality Power Electrical Equipments Ltd has announced the launch of its Global Coil Factory in Kupwad MIDC, Sangli, Maharashtra.

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EPTA calls for flexibility on ISTS waiver

The Electric Power Transmission Association (EPTA), the apex association for transmission companies, has urged the government to adopt a more flexible approach on the planned withdrawal of inter-state transmission system (ISTS) waiver.

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Andhra Pradesh discom plans underground cabling under RDSS

Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (APCPDCL) has proposed to convert overhead lines in select areas into underground cables, under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).

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CEA issues draft safety regulations for battery energy storage systems

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued draft regulations relating to safety measures for battery energy storage systems (BESS).

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Transmission line addition fares poorly in May 2025

Official statistics suggest very poor performance with respect to transmission line addition during May 2025.

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Hindustan Power gets LOI for battery energy storage project in Bihar

Hindustan Power has been awarded a letter of intent by Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL) for developing standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Bihar.

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