power transmission
Power transmission upgrade improves in July
- Aug 31, 2020
In terms of new power transmission lines and substations constructed, the performance in July 2020 has been much better than in the preceding month, latest statistics indicate. Latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) suggest that India’s power Read more
ICRA expects Rs. 1.8 trillion investment in power transmission
- Aug 8, 2020
Rating agency ICRA expects an investment of Rs 1.8 trillion over the five-year period from FY21 to FY25 in the power transmission segment at the all-India level. This investment will be driven by evacuation infrastructure for renewable energy (RE) Read more
Power transmission upgrade falls short of target
- Jul 14, 2020
The COVID-19 related lockdown appears to have had a detrimental effect on the country’s power transmission infrastructure upgrade programme, according to information released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA). During the first quarter (April to June) of the current fiscal Read more
South India has highest share in upcoming transmission infrastructure
- Jun 29, 2020
The southern region comprising Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala account for most of the power transmission infrastructure currently under construction, according to government statistics. As per “Tarang”, the Union power ministry’s official website for power transmission, Read more
Staying ahead with technology has helped ramp up our capabilities: Sterlite Power
- Jun 5, 2020
Sterlite Power is a leading global developer of power transmission infrastructure with projects of over 10,000 ckm and 15,000 MVA in India and Brazil. With an industry-leading portfolio of power conductors, Read more
Black & Veatch to extend advanced power transmission services to India
- May 29, 2020
To enhance Asia's energy transition, Black & Veatch is extending its Breakthrough Overhead Line Design ® (BOLD) consultancy services to India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Black & Veatch is the exclusive design consultant of BOLD®'s innovative transmission line Read more
India falters on power transmission upgrade in FY20
- May 8, 2020
India could add barely 50 per cent of the targeted power transmission line capacity in FY20, according to statistics recently released by Central Electricity Authority. As against the planned addition of 23,621 ckm (circuit km) of transmission lines, the Read more
Early CERC nod proposed for RE transmission schemes
- Jul 19, 2019
To fast track the deployment of renewable energy in India, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) R.K. Singh has approved a proposal for early regulatory approval by Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Read more
Mega transmission projects see slowdown in FY19
- Jul 15, 2019
Large power transmission projects being developed under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route appear to be progressing very slowly. During FY19, not a single new project was awarded. This inference is based on an analysis done by T&D Read more
Consolidation phase for private power transmission
- May 18, 2019
Independent power transmission line concessions, both at the regional and state level, are witnessing a phase of consolidation, notes Venugopal Pillai, in this special study. Recent media reports suggest that Mumbai-headquartered Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd, a leading EPC contractor Read more