ISTS-TBCB

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Explained: Why the mega Rajasthan HVDC project was re-tendered

This exclusive story takes a closer look at the bidding process of the Rajasthan HVDC project – the first ISTS-TBCB scheme involving HVDC infrastructure awarded to a private entity. On January 20, 2025, Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) formally Read more

Adani Energy Solutions wins ISTS-TBCB scheme in Maharashtra

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has won an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Maharashtra under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. In a release, AESL said that the project scope involves setting up of 3,000 MVA of transformation Read more

CERC adopt transmission tariff of “Rajasthan IV 4A” ISTS-TBCB scheme of PGCIL

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted and approved the transmission tariff of an ISTS-TBCB scheme of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) housed under project SPV “Powergrid Ghiror Transmission Ltd,” earlier known as Read more

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PGCIL to place orders for Ladakh HVDC scheme in Q2FY26

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) now expects to finalize contracts for the Ladakh HVDC scheme during the second quarter (July to September) of the current fiscal year. At a recent investor conference, R.K. Tyagi, CMD, PGCIL, explained Read more

Powergrid Dharamjaigarh Transmission commissions ISTS scheme

Powergrid Dharamjaigarh Transmission Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has commissioned an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme that it had won under the tariff-based competitive bidding Read more

Over 3,000 ckm ISTS lines under construction in TBCB mode

Official statistics suggest that over 3,000 ckm of interstate transmission system (ISTS) transmission lines are currently under construction, through projects awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. Latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority ( Read more

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New scheme planned to enhance RE transfer from southern regional grid

A new interregional scheme is in the making that will help evacuation renewable energy (RE) generated in the southern regional grid. In its most recent meeting, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has approved such a scheme to be Read more

T&D India ISTS-TBCB Report FY25

Fiscal year FY25 that ended on March 31, 2025, saw hectic activity in the ISTS-TBCB space with as many as 45 schemes getting formally transferred to their winning developers. The overall performance of the ISTS-TBCB market in FY25 was Read more

Interregional strengthening scheme between southern and eastern grids planned

A new interregional scheme that will strengthen the transfer between the southern and eastern grids has been proposed for implementation under the tariff-based competitive bidding route. Estimated to cost around Rs.2,710 crore and with a tentative implementation timeframe of Read more

CERC grants transmission licence to “Bikaner A Power Transmission Ltd”

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in a very recent order, has granted transmission licence to “Bikaner A Power Transmission Ltd,” a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). The said SPV is developing an interstate transmission Read more