Special Report
Hydropower dominates BHEL’s power sector order inflow in FY21
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) received new orders worth Rs.3,555 crore in the hydropower sector during FY21, making it the highest-ever in any year.
HVDC transmission commands 30 pc share in FY21
- Jun 10, 2021
HVDC systems accounted for nearly 30 per cent of the total interregional electricity exchange in FY21, according to a special study by T&D India based on official statistics.
Western Region accounts for over half of electricity transfer in FY21
- Jun 8, 2021
The Western Region (WR) of the National Grid accounted for over half of the interregional electricity exchange in FY21. This is amongst the key finding of a special study by T&D India, based on official statistics released by Power System Operation Corporation Ltd (POSOCO).
Transformation capacity addition falls 16 pc in FY21
- May 3, 2021
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.
Seven key trends for a sustainable energy future identified
- Mar 12, 2021
Regional and global business leaders, policy makers and government representatives throughout the energy sector that convened at the Asia Pacific Energy Week to discuss regional challenges and opportunities, identified seven key trends for a sustainable energy future..
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.