T&D News

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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NPCIL allowed extension in drawing start-up power from grid for RAPP-8

RAPP NPCIL | T&D India

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has permitted extension to Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) to draw infirm power from the grid for its upcoming Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (Unit 8, or RAPP-8).

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RECPDCL incorporates SPV for Rajgarh-Neemuch ISTS scheme in Madhya Pradesh

REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary that will act as a project special purpose vehicle (SPV) for development of an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Madhya Pradesh.

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CTUIL approves 12 RTM projects, PGCIL named implementing agency

Linxon PGCIL Saharsa SS LR | T&D India

Central Transmission of Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL) has formally approved 12 interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects that will be collectively implemented by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) and its TBCB subsidiaries, under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) route.

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