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PGCIL to implement Phase II of URTDSM project under RTM

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been assigned the Unified Real Time Dynamic State Measurement System (URTDSM) – Phase II ISTS project, on regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) basis.

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Large proportion of insulator failures are preventable, notes CEA report

A large proportion of insulator failures on transmission lines are preventable and can be addressed through targeted intervention in design, specification, and quality assurance, a newly released report by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) observes.

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Voltamp Transformers to commission new facility by July 2026

Voltamp Transformers Ltd expects its under-construction greenfield transformer facility in Gujarat to be commissioned from July 2026 onwards.

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Mundra green hydrogen transmission scheme likely to be delayed further

Green Hydrogen | T&D India

The interstate-TBCB scheme involving supply of RE to upcoming green hydrogen/green ammonia plants in the Mundra region of Gujarat is likely to be delayed further.

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More discussions recommended for Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC system upgrade

Raigarh-Pugalur Low Res | T&D India

Though the project for upgrading the Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC system has made progress in the form of a committee report being finalized, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended more discussions with entities concerned before the project is taken up for implementation.

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Revised implementation schedule for ISTS projects approved

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its latest meeting earlier this month, has approved a revised element-wise implementation schedule for interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects.

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Volume of interregional electricity transfer down 2.7 per cent in FY26

The total volume of interregional electricity transfer fell 2.7 per cent during FY26. This is the first time in recent years that this metric has shown a year-on-year decline.

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Transfer of Sonbhadra interstate scheme awaiting power ministry approval

The formal transfer of the ISTS-TBCB scheme dealing with evacuation from pumped storage projects in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, is awaiting approval from the Union power ministry.

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Saatvik Green Energy picks up majority equity stake in Melcon Transformers

Saatvik Green Energy Ltd has announced the acquisition of 80 per cent equity stake in Melcon Transformers & Electricals Pvt Ltd, a Jaipur-based transformer manufacturer.

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Sterlite Electric and RDT Lumiker join forces, form “Sterlumiq” for advanced cable monitoring solutions

Sterlite Electric Ltd and Spanish entity Lumiker Aplicaciones Technogicas S.L (RDT Lumiker) have announced the formation of a joint venture, Sterlumiq, for establishing a platform for development, manufacture, sales, and services of cable advanced monitoring optical solutions (CAMOS) and associated products.

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