2021
PGCIL acquires one more project SPV for Rajasthan solar evacuation
- Jun 8, 2021
Closely following the acquisition of two project SPVs relating to power evacuation schemes for upcoming Rajasthan solar energy zones, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has announced the acquisition one more such project SPV. In Read more
Siemens Energy and Mitsubishi Electric to jointly develop 245kV breaker with air insulation
- Jun 8, 2021
Siemens Energy and Mitsubishi Electric have signed an MoU to conduct a feasibility study on the joint development of high-voltage switching solutions with zero global-warming potential (GWP) that substitute greenhouse gases with clean air for insulation. The MoU was Read more
Western Region accounts for over half of electricity transfer in FY21
- Jun 8, 2021
The Western Region (WR) of the National Grid accounted for over half of the interregional electricity exchange in FY21. This is amongst the key finding of a special study by T&D India, based on official statistics released by Read more
Tata Power sends out first set of “Green Bills” to opting-in consumers
- Jun 8, 2021
In a landmark development, Tata Power has issued its first set of “Green Bills” to those consumers opting in for 100 per cent “Green Power”. So far, 37 consumers, all based in Mumbai, have opted for receiving 100 per Read more
IEX trading volume records 9 pc growth in May 2021
- Jun 7, 2021
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) traded 6540 MU of electricity volume in May 2021, recording a 9 per cent year-on-year growth, an IEX release said. May 2021 marked continuation of the COVID-19 lockdowns as well the cyclonic disturbances which affected Read more
Two power transmission project SPVs transferred to PGCIL
- Jun 7, 2021
Bid process coordinator REC Power Distribution Company Ltd has transferred two power transmission-related project special purpose vehicles to successful bidder Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). The two SPVs in question are: Fatehgarh Bhadla Transco Ltd (FBTL) Sikar Read more
CESL to expand decentralized solar portfolio in Meghalaya, Ladakh
- Jun 7, 2021
Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) has signed MoUs with Meghalaya and Union Territory of Ladakh, envisaging 65 mw of decentralized solar power capacity. The first MoU, with Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd, (MePDCL), envisages decentralized solar capacity worth 60 Read more
“Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd” incorporated
- Jun 5, 2021
In a stock exchange filing, NHPC announced that a joint venture company “Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited” for implementation of the Ratle hydropower project in Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir has been formed. The filing said that the Read more
NHPC signs lease agreement with CESL for 25 EVs, chargers
- Jun 5, 2021
NHPC has signed e-mobility agreements with Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) for leasing of 25 electric vehicles and supply of three EV fast-chargers. The agreement includes installation and commissioning, a release from NHPC said. With this agreement, NHPC will Read more
Market Based Economic Despatch (MBED): Discussion paper circulated
- Jun 4, 2021
The Union power ministry has circulated a discussion paper on Market Based Economic Despatch (MBED) to all stakeholders concerned, and is soliciting comments and inputs by June 30, 2021. The discussion paper covers the proposed mechanism for implementation, estimation Read more