Special Report
Plan outlay of power CPSUs up 14 per cent in FY25
The plan outlay of Central PSUs in the power ministry is estimated to be nearly 14 per cent higher in FY25, as envisaged in the Interim Budget 2024.
NEP envisages Rs.4.76 trillion capex in power transmission
- Jan 30, 2024
The draft National Electricity Plan (NEP) has envisaged investment of around Rs.4.76 trillion in the power transmission sector during the five-year period from FY23 to FY27.
Substation capacity addition falls 19 per cent in 9MFY24
- Jan 16, 2024
The total substation (transformation) capacity added in the first nine months of FY24 was 19 per cent lower than in the same period of FY23.
Transmission line addition meets only 64 pc of target
- Jan 12, 2024
The quantum of transmission lines added during the April-November period of FY24 has met only 64 per cent of the planned addition.
Substation capacity addition falters at 765kV level
- Dec 20, 2023
Substation capacity addition during the first eight months (April to November) of FY24 fell substantially short of the target, especially considering the 765kV voltage class.
Thermax to plans multifarious approach to green hydrogen diversification
- Dec 18, 2023
Thermax is planning to adopt a multifarious approach while tapping opportunities in the green hydrogen space, according to Ashish Bhandari, MD & CEO, Thermax Ltd.
DPRs worth Rs.2.52 trillion approved under RDSS so far
- Dec 14, 2023
Detailed project reports (DPRs) for projects worth Rs.2,52,252 crore (around Rs.2.52 trillion) have been approved under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) so far, it was informed in Parliament.
Private sector meets FY24 target for 765kV line addition
- Nov 28, 2023
Private sector entities have met the FY24 target for addition of 765kV transmission lines, within just seven months.
ABB estimates 31 per cent energy savings potential in industrial motors
- Nov 23, 2023
ABB, following an audit of over 2,000 motor-driven industrial systems done, has identified average energy saving potential of 31 per cent.
PGCIL dominates ISTS-TBCB market in 2023
- Nov 2, 2023
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been the most successful bidder in interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes awarded under the TBCB route in the first nine months of 2023, according to a special study by T&D India.