Special Report
Transformation capacity addition falls 16 pc in FY21
India’s addition of transformation capacity, through substations of 220kV or more, was 16 per cent lower year-on-year in FY21.
Transmission line addition in FY21 surpasses target
- Apr 29, 2021
India has done well in FY21, with respect to addition of new transmission lines. The quantum of new lines added in FY21 not only surpassed the target, it was an impressive 43.6 per cent more than the achievement in FY20.
Desulphurization of coal-fired power plants lagging behind schedule
- Apr 14, 2021
The activity of desulphurization of coal-fired power plants, as mandated by the environment ministry, is lagging behind schedule, it was recently informed in Parliament.
After a long lull, February 2021 brings cheer to 765kV lines
- Apr 12, 2021
For the first time in FY21, there were some positive signs with respect to new 765kV transmission lines, in February 2021.
Substation capacity addition faltering in FY21
- Mar 15, 2021
The pace of addition of transformation capacity (substations) in the current year, FY21, has been remarkably sluggish.
PGCIL’s capitalization outpaces capex in FY21
- Mar 8, 2021
During the first three quarters of FY21, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) undertook cumulative capital expenditure of Rs.7,942 crore. However, its capitalization was much higher.
TBCB Report Card for CY2020: Zero additions, four completions
- Feb 25, 2021
Not a single power transmission project, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route, was awarded during calendar year 2020, according to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
Union Budget proposals will boost electrical equipment industry, says IEEMA
- Feb 1, 2021
Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA) has welcomed the Union Budget announced by the Hon’ble Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, as a balanced budget. It focuses on India’s infrastructure boost and also emphasises on steps that the government will take to strengthen the discoms, IEEMA has noted in a statement.
Insignificant progress on 765kV lines in FY21
- Jan 11, 2021
There has been insignificant addition of 765kV transmission lines in the ongoing fiscal year, so far, according to statistics newly released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
Leading Smart Energy Event “India Smart Utility Week 2021” To Begin On March 2
- Jan 10, 2021
India Smart Grid Forum, a PPP initiative of Government of India, is organising the 7th edition of their annual flagship event “India Smart Utility Week (ISUW2021) from March 2 to March 5, 2021.