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TBCB power transmission projects dwindle
- Nov 20, 2018
Over the past one year, there has been no appreciable movement in interregional power transmission projects awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism, as gauged from official statistics released by Central Electricity Authority. Given that the TBCB Read more
Sembcorp completes TN wind project
- Oct 6, 2018
Independent power producer Sembcorp Energy India Ltd and Suzlon Group announced the completion of the first SECI-1 wind power project in India. Sembcorp Green Infra Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SEIL, won this project in the first round of Read more
Adani Transmission marks footprint in Uttar Pradesh
- Jun 19, 2018
Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL) has clinched the Ghatampur power transmission project under the tariff-based competitive bidding route, marking its first presence in Uttar Pradesh. In a stock exchange filing, ATL announced that it has received the letter of intent Read more
Wind tariffs continue to fall in SECI Auction No.3
- Feb 15, 2018
Nodal agency Solar Energy Corporation of India has completed the auction of 2 GW of ISTS-connected wind projects under the third round of auction. The lowest tariff quoted by developers was Rs.2.44 per kwh, which is Rs.0.20 per Read more
Sterlite Power commissions two 400kV lines in Telangana
- Feb 7, 2018
Sterlite Power has announced the commissioning of two 400kV lines in Telangana as part of the Maheshwaram Transmission scheme in Telangana that Sterlite is developing on BOOM basis. The lines Nizamabad-Shankarapally (double-circuit) and Maheshwaram-Mahaboobnagar are expected to improve Read more
PGCIL to complete ERSS-XXI scheme in 38 months
- Jan 27, 2018
Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) will complete the Eastern Region System Strengthening Scheme (ERSS)-XXI progressively in 38 months, the company said in a stock exchange filing. On January 12, 2018, PGCIL took over ERSS XXI Transmission Ltd, the Read more
Guidelines issued for procurement of auction-based wind energy
- Dec 13, 2017
The Centre has issued detailed guidelines that provide a framework for procurement of wind energy through the tariff-based competitive bidding route. Issued under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003, these guidelines aim at standardizing the tariff-based competitive bidding Read more
Mega power transmission projects facing RoW constraints
- Dec 2, 2017
Over half of the interregional power transmission projects awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism are facing right-of-way challenges, a study by T&D India suggests. The basic data for the study was obtained from official reports released Read more
PGCIL clinches ERSS-XXI transmission scheme in TBCB mode
- Oct 19, 2017
Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) has been declared as developer (successful bidder) for the Eastern Region System Strengthening Scheme (ERSS)-XXI in Bihar, which has an estimated cost of Rs.1,320 crore. In a stock exchange communication, PGCIL said Read more
Developers, procurers and investors to benefit from new solar guidelines
- Aug 28, 2017
The Union ministry of new and renewable energy Read more