2021
Nurturing talent in power distribution: Tata Power DDL, Hitachi Energy sign MoU
- Dec 15, 2021
With a view to creating a large reservoir of qualified and trained manpower in the power distribution sector, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd has signed an MoU with Hitachi Energy to conduct trainings in the power distribution sector This Read more
Double conversion UPS with inbuilt battery from Vertiv
- Dec 15, 2021
Vertiv has introduced the Liebert® GXT MT+ CX4 1K SB, a true double conversion online uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system with an inbuilt battery designed to provide a capacity of 1 kVA. The 1 kVA rated UPS system provides Read more
Stringent norms for state discoms in the offing
- Dec 15, 2021
The Union power ministry is planning to introduce stringent norms for discoms, with a view to check their mounting outstanding dues, according to a reliable media report. The media report quoting Union power ministry R.K. Singh said that the Read more
EV charging pilot program using Sumitomo Electric’s platform begins
- Dec 15, 2021
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd has announced that using a platform operated by the company, US-based Xcel Energy Inc. and four automakers have started an EV (electric vehicle) charging pilot program Integration of EV and grid Recently, a series of new Read more
ReNew Power wins TBCB transmission scheme in Karnataka
- Dec 14, 2021
Nodal agency PFC Consulting Ltd has transferred the project SPV for a power transmission scheme in Karnataka to the successful bidder ReNew Power. In a stock exchange communication, Power Finance Corporation (PFC) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary PFC Consulting Read more
Adani Green signs mega PPA with SECI
- Dec 14, 2021
In what could be the world’s largest green power purchase agreement, Adani Green Energy has entered into an agreement with SECI to supply over 4,500 mw of green power. In a release, Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), the renewable Read more
Gravita India’s Mundra battery recycling plant starts operations
- Dec 14, 2021
Recycling company Gravita India has announced commencement of operations at its new battery recycling plant at Mundra Port in Gujarat. In a stock exchange filing, Gravita said that the plant’s processing capacity would be 19,500 tonnes per year in Read more
Tata Power-DDL installs first of its kind submersible power substation
- Dec 13, 2021
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd has commissioned what could be the first-of-its-kind submersible distribution transformer in the country, installed by any power utility. The innovative submersible power substation has been commissioned in Gujranwala Town, New Delhi. In technical collaboration Read more
Sterlite Power plans Rs.250 crore additional capex in Brazilian assets
- Dec 13, 2021
The Brazil-based subsidiary of Sterlite Power will be undertaking additional capital expenditure of around Rs.250 crore in two of its concessions in the South American nation. This capex will be incurred in two concessions – Solaris and Borborema – Read more
Over 2,000 ckm of ISTS lines commissioned under RE evacuation scheme
- Dec 13, 2021
It was informed in a recent power ministry-related committee meeting that over 2,000 ckm of interstate transmission system (ISTS) lines have been commissioned so far, for evacuation of electricity from upcoming renewable energy (RE) zones, aggregating 66.5 GW. A Read more