2021
NLC India earns Rs.216 crore through power trading in FY21
- Apr 10, 2021
NLC India, formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation, has earned gross revenue of Rs.216 crore in FY21 through trading of surplus power on the real-time platform of energy exchanges, the Central PSU in the coal ministry said. In a release, NLC Read more
L&T wins EPC order for mega solar power project in Saudi Arabia
- Apr 10, 2021
The renewable arm of Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution business has landed an EPC mandate to build a mega solar power plant in Saudi Arabia. In a stock exchange filing, L&T said that the Read more
Siemens joins forces with Switch Mobility for e-mobility solutions
- Apr 9, 2021
Siemens Ltd has signed an MoU with Switch Mobility Automotive Ltd, to jointly address need of electric commercial vehicle customers and execute e-mobility projects in India. The MOU is aimed at delivering efficient, cost-effective and sustainable e-mobility solutions to Read more
Tata Power DDL introduces smart meters based on ‘Narrow Band-Internet of Things’ technology
- Apr 9, 2021
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) has launched Narrow Band-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technology in smart energy meters, advancing from conventional RF technology-based smart energy meters. After successfully installing 2.3 lakh smart meters based on RF (radio frequency) Read more
New GIS substation, commissioned under IPDS, inaugurated in Bihar
- Apr 9, 2021
A new GIS substation was recently inaugurated in Bihar. The 2x10 MVA substation was commissioned under the Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) of Government of India. The substation was inaugurated in Purnia, Bihar, and was commissioned by state discom Read more
Schneider Electric launches “EcoStruxure Rail” for metro rail infrastructure
- Apr 9, 2021
Schneider Electric has launched “EcoStruxure Rail” in India. Through this end-to-end digital solution, the company aims to build a collaborative digital environment for safe, efficient, reliable and sustainable metro rail operations in the country. The solution also intends to significantly Read more
Siemens introduces fluorinated gas-free RMU for up to 24kV
- Apr 8, 2021
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has introduced the 8DJH 24 switchgear, a ring main unit (RMU) for line voltages up to 24kV, completely free of fluorinated gases. This medium-voltage switchgear for secondary electrical distribution has the same compact dimensions as the Read more
Kalpataru Power completes acquisition of Brazilian company Fasttel
- Apr 8, 2021
Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) in a stock exchange filing said that it has completed the acquisition of Brazilian company Fasttel on April 7, 2021. In the first week of February 2021, KPTL had announced that it was acquiring Read more
Cabinet approves PLI scheme for high-efficiency solar modules
- Apr 8, 2021
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy's proposal for implementing a production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for high-efficiency solar photovoltaic modules. Called “National Programme on High Efficiency Solar Photovoltaic Read more
Waaree Energy Storage System raises $2 million in seed funding
- Apr 7, 2021
Waaree Energy Storage System, the energy storage division of the Waaree Group, has raised $2 million in seed funding from an HNI investor, a company release said. The newly infused operating capital will drive expansion of WESS' manufacturing capabilities Read more