ISTS-TBCB

Major transmission infrastructure addition by ISTS-TBCB schemes expected in Q1FY27

The first quarter (Q1: April to June) of FY27 is expected to see significant addition of transmission infrastructure through interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. According to an analysis by tndindia.com based Read more

PGCIL receives letter of intent for Tumkur-II REZ interstate transmission scheme

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has received the letter of intent for developing an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Karnataka, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode. In a brief stock exchange filing, Read more

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More deliberations recommended for upcoming Bikaner-V transmission scheme

A new interstate scheme relating to the Bikaner-V pooling station in Rajasthan will come up for bidding only after more deliberations at the next meeting of National Committee on Transmission (NCT). The interstate transmission system ( Read more

Adani Energy formally acquires South Kalamb interstate-TBCB transmission scheme

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has formally acquired project SPV “South Kalamb Power Transmission Ltd,” from bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL). AESL emerged as the winning bidder of this scheme under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. Read more

Scope of Luhri HEP transmission project extended, to come up for bidding afresh

The interstate transmission scheme associated with the upcoming Luhri hydropower project in Himachal Pradesh has undergone major revision in scope, and will now come up for bidding under a new identity. In its recent meeting, National Committee on Transmission Read more

Bidders shortlisted for three ISTS-TBCB schemes

Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has shortlisted bidders for opening of initial price bids with respect to three interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes being developed under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route.   The broad details of the Read more

CERC grants transmission licence to SR-WR transmission scheme

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in a very recent order, has granted transmission licence to “SR WR Power Transmission Ltd,” a TBCB subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) that is developing an interregional grid strengthening Read more

New interstate transmission scheme proposed for pumped storage projects in Satara region

A new interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme enabling transfer of up to 4,500 MW for upcoming pumped storage projects (PSP) in the Satara region of Maharashtra has been proposed for implementation under the TBCB route. The Read more

New 765kV corridor planned in Eastern Region Grid

A new 765kV corridor has been planned in the Eastern Region (ER) Grid that will eventually form an intraregional 765kV ring, in conjunction with existing lines. To this effect, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in Read more

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CERC approves transmission charges of ERGS-I interstate-TBCB scheme

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the annual transmission charges (tariff) associated with the “Eastern Region Generation Scheme – I (ERGS-I).” This scheme involved re-bidding on account of high price discovery, and also saw a new entrant Read more