T&D News

JSW Energy signs PPA with BESCOM for solar-BESS project

JSW Energy Ltd, through its step-down subsidiary, has signed a power purchase agreement with Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd (BESCOM) for a solar-cum-BESS project.

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Apraava Energy to soon complete Fatehgarh IV interstate transmission scheme

Apraava Energy is on course to soon complete its interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme housed under “Fatehgarh IV Transmission Ltd.”

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Four in race for Jejuri-Hinjewadi intrastate scheme in Maharashtra

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) along with three biggest private sector developers are in the fray for an intrastate transmission system (InSTS) scheme taking shape in the Pune region of Maharashtra.

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MPPTCL strengthens public awareness against illegal construction near EHV transmission lines in Indore

Madhya Pradesh Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) has redoubled its efforts to create alert the public about risks associated with illegal construction in close proximity to EHV transmission lines, in Indore.

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Seven qualify for Velgaon intrastate transmission scheme in Maharashtra

Seven entities have qualified for opening of price bids for an intrastate transmission system (InSTS) scheme in Maharashtra, housed under “Velgaon Power Transmission Ltd.”

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Tata Power secures its first BESS project, signs BESPA with NHPC

Tata Power, through its subsidiary Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), has signed its first battery energy storage purchase agreement (BESPA).

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Control system of HVDC link in Maharashtra to be upgraded

A new scheme for upgrading the existing control and protection system of the Chandrapur-Padghe HVDC link in Maharashtra is in the making.

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PNC Infratech emerges L1 in NHPC solar-cum-ESS auction

Agra-headquartered PNC Infratech Ltd has emerged as one of the L1 bidders in a tender floated by NHPC Ltd for setting up an ISTS-connected solar power project coupled with energy storage system (ESS).

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Tuticorin Pooling Station augmentation scheme put on hold

A scheme to augment transformation capacity at the Tuticorin-II GIS Pooling Station in Tamil Nadu has been put on hold.

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Hitachi Energy hands over India’s first 400 kV, synthetic ester fluid-filled transformer to PGCIL

Hitachi Energy, on July 15, 2025, flagged off India’s first 400kV class, 315 MVA rating, three-phase synthetic ester fluid-filled power transformer for Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL).

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