Special Report
Substation capacity addition in Q1FY25 meets just one-third of target
The substation capacity addition in Q1 (April to June) of FY25 has met only one third of the target, according to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
ISTS-TBCB Report Card for Q1FY25: Three awarded, none completed
- Jul 18, 2024
Three interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route were formally transferred to successful bidders during the first quarter (Q1: April to June) of FY25.
Zero line addition to ISTS network in Q1FY25
- Jul 15, 2024
The first quarter of the current fiscal year (Q1FY25) has seen no transmission line addition to the interstate transmission system (ISTS) network.
Significant ISTS network upgrade envisaged in FY25
- Jul 9, 2024
The ongoing fiscal year FY25 is likely to see significant addition of infrastructure to the interstate state transmission system (ISTS) network, according to an official report.
Interregional transfer capacity to reach 134 GW by FY29
- Jul 3, 2024
India’s interregional power transfer capacity is set to reach 134 GW by March 2029, according to a report by Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL).
Over 4,000 ckm of lines added by ISTS-TBCB schemes in FY24
- Jun 24, 2024
Interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route have helped in adding over 4,000 ckm of new transmission lines in FY24, a study by T&D India based on official statistics suggests.
Dismal performance on transmission line addition front
- Jun 18, 2024
Transmission line addition in the first two months of the current fiscal year has fallen significantly short of target.
Bihar and Assam lead in smart meter installations
- Jun 12, 2024
Bihar and Assam are today the leading states with respect to actual installations of consumer smart meters, official statistics suggest.
PGCIL to increase participation in intrastate network through JV, TBCB routes
- May 30, 2024
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) is planning to increase its participation in the development of intrastate networks, using the joint venture and the competitive bidding routes.
PGCIL targets capex of Rs.15,000 crore in FY25
- May 27, 2024
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has targeted capital expenditure of over Rs.15,000 crore in ongoing fiscal year, FY25.