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RE evacuation scheme proposed for pumped storage plants

A major power transmission scheme for feeding RE power to pumped storage plants (PSP) in Maharashtra has been proposed, and this will be developed using the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. In its latest meeting, National 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

ISTS-TBCB Report Card for Q1FY25: Three awarded, none completed

Three interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route were formally transferred to successful bidders during the first quarter (Q1: April to June) of FY25. According to a special study by T&D India based on Read more

Jyoti Structures wins 765kV transmission line order from Adani Group

Jyoti Structures has won a contract to build a transmission line for Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. In a stock exchange communication, Jyoti Structures said that it has won an order for construction and part supply of a 765kV double-circuit Read more

Madhya Pradesh to tap TBCB market for Mahan evacuation scheme

Madhya Pradesh is planning to adopt the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism for an evacuation scheme associated with the power plant of Mahan Energen Ltd. Speaking to T&D India, a senior official of Madhya Pradesh Power Read more

Four contenders in race for ERES-XXXIV project

Four bidders have qualified for opening of initial price bids for an ISTS-TBCB scheme “Eastern Region Expansion Scheme – XXXIV.” According to information available, bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has qualified Read more

Diamond Power Infrastructure: Order book crosses Rs.1,500 crore

Thanks to major orders received in the recent past, the outstanding order book position of Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd (DPIL) has crossed Rs.1,500 crore. As of July 9, 2024, DPIL’s unexecuted order book position stood at Rs.1,505 crore, a Read more

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Bid opening date for Khavda ISTS scheme extended yet again

The date for opening of technical bids for the mega Khavda (Phase V, Part A) ISTS scheme has been extended once again, and is now scheduled for July 12, 2024. Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd Read more

PGCIL board to meet soon to approve fund-raising plan

The board of directors of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) is scheduled to meet soon to consider and approve, among other items on the agenda, the company’s fund-raising plans. In a brief stock exchange notification, PGCIL said Read more

Interregional transfer capacity to reach 134 GW by FY29

India’s interregional power transfer capacity is set to reach 134 GW by March 2029, according to a report by Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL). The recently Read more