2022
ISTS charges for new hydropower projects waived
- Dec 5, 2022
The Union ministry of power recently issued a waiver of interstate transmission system (ISTS) charges on transmission of electricity generated from new hydropower projects. With this, the power ministry has brought hydropower at par with solar and wind projects Read more
CERC issues transmission licence to Neemuch TBCB project
- Dec 5, 2022
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its order dated December 1, 2022, has granted ISTS transmission licence to Powergrid Neemuch Transmission Ltd. Powergrid Neemuch Transmission Ltd (PNTL, originally known as Neemuch Transmission Ltd) is developing an interstate transmission system Read more
SJVN wins solar project in MSEDCL auction
- Dec 3, 2022
SJVN Ltd has won a solar power project in Maharashtra, through a tariff-based auction process by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL). In a release, SJVN said that it has won a 200-mw solar power project through an Read more
GE Grid Solutions uses digital X-ray to assess substation health
- Dec 2, 2022
GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions Services team used digital X-ray technology to complement the preventive maintenance in Petrobras’ gas-insulated substation, in the Abreu-e-Lima Refinery (RNEST) located in Pernambuco, Brazil. This X-ray technology was guided by the same principle utilized Read more
CTUIL clears 14 projects on RTM basis, PGCIL gets the most
- Dec 2, 2022
Central Transmission Utility India Ltd (CTUIL), in a recent meeting, cleared 14 projects to be developed under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) mode. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has received the highest number of these projects. In Read more
Short Stories: December & November 2022
- Dec 1, 2022
Here is an ongoing summary of short news stories of November and December 2022. These stories have not been covered elsewhere on this portal. Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary “International Carbon Exchange Private Limited” (“ICX”) Read more
We are striving to minimize electrocution risk: RMC Switchgears
- Dec 1, 2022
Headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan, RMC Switchgears is regarded as the largest and most reputed manufacturer of electrical enclosures. We have Ankit Agarwal, Director, RMC Switchgears, in a freewheeling conversation with Venugopal Read more
CERC grants transmission licence to PBTSL under RTM mode
- Dec 1, 2022
In a recent order, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted transmission licence to Powergrid Bikaner Transmission Systems Ltd (PBTSL) for the development of additional components of an existing transmission scheme in Rajasthan, under the regulated tariff mechanism Read more
India has massive potential for HVDC transmission: Hitachi Energy India
- Nov 30, 2022
HVDC (high voltage direct current) technology is an important component of India’s power transmission grid, offering distinct advantages over conventional AC technology, in specific conditions. Hitachi Energy India commissioned India’s pioneering Read more
Dual powered protection relay from Siemens
- Nov 30, 2022
Siemens is expanding its family of Reyrolle protection devices with the launch of the 7SR46. Complementing an extensive portfolio of protection relays for distribution and industrial grids, the primary application for the Reyrolle 7SR46 is to provide overcurrent and Read more