Union power ministry

Power ministry approves revised implementation timeframes for ISTS projects

The power ministry recently issued a communication outlining general element-wise implementation timelines for interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects. This advisory follows from deliberations during the meeting of National Committee on Transmission (NCT) held Read more

Power ministry committee holds meeting on grid stability

The Consultative Committee meeting for the Ministry of Power, was recently held in Chandigarh. The meeting on the subject of ‘Grid Stability’ was chaired by Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power. According to a government release, the meeting was Read more

Power ministry launches Rs.5,400-crore VGF scheme for 30 GWh BESS capacity

The Union power ministry has announced a viability gap funding (VGF) scheme worth Rs.5,400 crore for supporting 30,000 MWh (or 30 GWh) of BESS capacity. The scheme will provide VGF of Rs.18 lakh per MWh with a view to Read more