Karnataka

Transmission systems for additional RE potential in Karnataka proposed

Two major interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes for integrating additional RE potential in Karnataka have been proposed for development under the TBCB framework. The two schemes are envisaged to cost over Rs.2,100 crore and would help Read more

Bidding initiated for two new intrastate schemes in Karnataka

The bidding process for developer selection has newly begun for two new intrastate transmission system (InSTS) schemes in Karnataka, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd ( Read more

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Four qualify for Davanagere transmission scheme, TN-based firm is new aspirant

Four bidders have qualified for opening of initial price bids of an ISTS scheme in Karnataka, under the TBCB modality. Included in these is a Tamil Nadu-based new entrant. Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd ( Read more

CERC adopts tariff of Chitradurga-Bellary ISTS scheme

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted the annual transmission charge (tariff) associated with the Chitradurga-Bellary REZ interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Karnataka. The scheme is officially referred to as “Transmission scheme for integration of Read more

JSW Energy signs PPA with BESCOM for solar-BESS project

JSW Energy Ltd, through its step-down subsidiary, has signed a power purchase agreement with Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd (BESCOM) for a solar-cum-BESS project. In a release, JSW Energy said that its step-down subsidiary JSW Renew Energy Forty Five Read more

Serentica Renewables selects SANY for supply of wind turbine generators

Serentica Renewables has selected SANY Renewable to supply the wind turbine generators (WTGs) for its 336-MW Wind Project in Karnataka. In a release, Serentical said that the project feature advanced Sany WTGs, each with a 4 MW rated capacity. Read more

IndiGrid signs agreement to acquire Koppal Narendra Transmission Ltd

IndiGrid Infrastructure Trust (IndiGrid) has signed definitive agreements to acquire Koppal Narendra Transmission Ltd, an operational ISTS transmission scheme, as well as a solar asset in Rajasthan. In a release, IndiGrid said that it has executed agreements to acquire Read more

CERC adopts transmission tariff of Bidar Transco ISTS-TBCB scheme

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted and approved the transmission charges (tariff) associated with an ISTS-TBCB scheme housed under “Bidar Transco Ltd,” a subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). In a very Read more

Karnataka plans more intrastate schemes in TBCB mode

Karnataka, which recently heralded the TBCB modality for its intrastate grid development, has planned more schemes under the same framework. It is learnt that Karnataka now a total of four intrastate transmission system (InSTS) schemes that will be awarded 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