T&D News

CERC grants interim licence to Bikaner B Power Transmission

In a very recent order, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) granted interim transmission licence to Bikaner B Power Transmission Ltd, a TBCB subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL).

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PGCIL gets letter of intent for three ISTS-TBCB schemes

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), on March 3, 2025, received the letter of intent as successful developer for three interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) modality.

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PFC Consulting qualifies bidders for five ISTS-TBCB schemes

Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has prequalified bidders for five ISTS-TBCB schemes, the final awards of which are expected by end of March 2025.

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IEX trading volume grows 9 per cent in February 2025

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Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) achieved monthly electricity traded volume of 9,622 MU in February 2025, marking a 9 per cent increase on year-on-year basis.

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Intrastate transmission scheme in Odisha comes up for re-bidding

An intrastate transmission system (InSTS) scheme in Odisha to be awarded under the TBCB framework has come up for rebidding.

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Two ISTS-TBCB schemes in Gujarat facing “single-bidder” status now proposed under RTM

Stuck with “single-bidder” status despite extension in bidding timelines, two ISTS-TBCB schemes will now come up under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) mode.

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Maharashtra plans TBCB route for power transmission projects

Maharashtra has proposed to adopt the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) modality for developing transmission projects within the state.

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Three top players in the fray for major ISTS scheme spanning Rajasthan, MP

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Three of the biggest developers are in the fray for an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme straddling Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

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EDF India partners with Actis, sets up smart metering platform

EDF India has announced a strategic joint venture (JV) with global investor Actis. This collaboration aims to operate a dedicated platform company for Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP) concessions

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Schneider Electric to supply SF6-free RMUs to Tata Power

Schneider Electric has secured a landmark contract from Tata Power, Mumbai, for the deployment of 11kV SF6-Free Ring Main Units (RMUs) using Schneider Electric’s cutting-edge RM AirSeT SF6 free technology.

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