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CEA proposes regional standing committees for power system planning

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed the setting up of regional standing committees for reviewing intrastate and interstate transmission systems.

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IREDA sanctions Rs.2,128-crore loan to GMR Group entities for smart metering projects

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has sanctioned a total loan of Rs.2,128 crore to three special purpose vehicles (SPVs) of GMR Smart Electricity Distributions Pvt Ltd (GSEDPL).

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Bidding deadline extended for Anantapur REZ ISTS scheme

Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has extended the bid submission date for an ISTS-TBCB scheme related to the Anantapur-II renewable energy zone in Andhra Pradesh.

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PGCIL receives letter of intent for two ISTS-TBCB schemes

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been named successful bidder for two interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode.

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Sterlite Grid 32 Ltd refinances Mumbai Ujra Marg project

Sterlite Gujarat FIO | T&D India

Sterlite Grid 32 Ltd (SGL32) has successfully refinanced its Mumbai Urja Transmission Limited (‘MUML’) Project by way of listed non-convertible debentures.

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IEX achieves its all-time high monthly volume in December 2024

IEX

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) achieved highest ever monthly electricity traded volume of 11,132MU in December 2024, marking a 29 per cent increase year-on-year.

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PGCIL, Megha Engineering in the fray for Bidar ISTS scheme in Karnataka

Only two contenders – Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) and Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) – are in the fray for the Bidar pooling station augmentation scheme in Karnataka.

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Bidding underway for intrastate transmission scheme in J&K

Bidding has recently begun for development of an intrastate transmission system (InSTS) scheme in the Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode.

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Over 10,000 ckm of transmission lines added in 2024

KPTL Adani Transmission Line | T&D India

A government release, in a year-end review of the Union power ministry, observed that over 10,000 ckm of new transmission lines (of 220kV or above) were commissioned in calendar year 2024 (January to December).

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PGCIL incorporates JV for intrastate grid development in Rajasthan

Linxon SS Tata Power Solar Rajasthan | T&D India

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has newly incorporated a joint venture for development of Rajasthan’s intrastate power grid.

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