RTM

TBCB guidelines to be revised for “single-bidder” situation

Guidelines related to the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism are likely to be reviewed to tackle situations where there is only one bidder participating. This proposed review of guidelines has been prompted by two recent cases where Power Grid Read more

Major HVDC transmission build-up seen in FY28-FY32

The five-year period from FY28 to FY32 (April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2032) is likely to see a major build-up of HVDC-based power transmission infrastructure. According to the newly-released National Electricity Plan (Vol 2 – Transmission), during the Read more

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Powergrid Ananthpur Kurnool gets licence for RTM project

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted transmission licence to Powergrid Ananthpuram Kurnool Transmission Ltd (PAKTL) for an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme to be implemented under the regulatory tariff mechanism (RTM) mode. The ISTS-RTM project Read more

CTUIL approves RTM projects worth nearly Rs.400 crore

Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL) recently approved a set of interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes, with an aggregate value of nearly Rs.400 crore, to be implemented under the regulatory tariff mechanism (RTM). In an Read more

PGCIL to implement two ISTS schemes in RTM mode

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been nominated to implement two interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects with an aggregate outlay of Rs.420.28 crore, under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) route. The National Committee on Read more

NCT approves ISTS-TBCB schemes worth nearly Rs.10,000 crore

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its latest meeting held this month, has recommended six interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes, with an envisaged project outlay of nearly Rs.10,000 crore, to be implemented under the Read more

ISTS schemes planned to feed green hydrogen plants in Gujarat

Two major interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes for feeding upcoming green hydrogen and green ammonia capacity in Gujarat, are under deliberation. The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its ensuing meeting, is expected to discuss two power transmission Read more

ISTS schemes worth over Rs.22,000 crore recommended for clearance

In its latest meeting, National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes, with an estimated cost of over Rs.22,000 crore, to the Union power ministry for final clearance. A total of ten Read more

CEA to add new chapter in transmission manual, seeks public comments

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed to introduce a new chapter to the “Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria, 2023” and is seeking public comments and suggestions to this effect. Through a communication dated July 18, 2024, CEA has sought Read more

IEX sees highest-ever monthly volume in RTM segment

    Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) witnessed its highest-ever monthly trading volume in the Real Time Market (RTM) segment, in May 2024. In a release, IEX said that RTM volumes in May 2024 were 3,352 MU – the Read more