HVDC

Historic ISTS-TBCB project formally transferred to PGCIL

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has formally acquired “Khavda V-A Power Transmission Ltd” from bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) today, November 19, 2024. This project, for which PGCIL was Read more

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CEA approves Uniform Protection Protocol for pan-India grid

The National Power Committee (NPC) in consultation with Regional Power Committees (RPC) has prepared the Uniform Protection Protocol for users of Indian Grid for implementation on Pan India basis. The same was approved at the recently held 15th National Read more

Power T&D and renewables are growth areas, notes Siemens MD & CEO

Power T&D, renewable energy generation and energy transition are some of the growth areas in the energy space for Siemens, according to the company’s MD & CEO, Sunil Mathur. Read more

PGCIL likely to see Rs.3-trillion capex by FY32

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) is likely to see aggregate capital expenditure (capex) of over Rs.3 trillion between now and FY32, according to R.K. Tyagi, CMD, PGCIL. Addressing a recent investor conference related to PGCIL’s Q2FY25 performance, Read more

GE Vernova launches HVDC Competence Center in Berlin

GE Vernova Inc has announced the expansion of its Electrification facility in Berlin with the opening of a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Competence Center. The center will develop leading edge technology to speed the energy transition by improving Read more

Interregional transfer capacity to reach 143 GW by FY27

India’s total interregional transfer capacity is projected to grow to 1,42,940 MW, or around 143 GW, by end of FY27. According to the recently released National Electricity Plan – Vol 2 (Transmission), addition of 24200 MW is expected to Read more

Four shortlisted for re-tendered Rajasthan HVDC scheme

Four developers have been shortlisted for development of an ISTS scheme in Rajasthan involving HVDC-based infrastructure. The scheme had come up for re-tendering in August after the original bidding process was annulled. The four developers are Power Grid Corporation Read more

PGCIL set to win mega HVDC scheme in TBCB mode

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been named successful bidder for development of a mega ISTS scheme involving HVDC technology. In a stock exchange filing, PGCIL said that it has been declared as the successful bidder under Read more

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Reverse-flow capacity upgrade of Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC link planned

The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) has proposed that the transfer capacity of the ±800kV, 6000 MW Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC system in the reverse direction be enhanced from the existing 3,000 MW to 6,000 MW. The National Read more

GE Vernova to expand HVDC facilities in UK

GE Vernova Inc. has announced the expansion of its existing manufacturing facilities in Stafford, UK. The expansion is aimed at supporting the fast-growing demand for High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission systems that will help power Read more