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PGCIL teams up with Volks Energie for nickel-cadmium battery solutions

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), has awarded Volks Energie a project to deploy nickel-cadmium battery solutions at its substations. This project is seen helping PGCIL to move from relying on traditional VRLA/lead acid batteries to more reliable Read more

New entrant in power transmission development space

A new entrant is seen emerging in the power transmission development space, as seen from the initial bidding results of an ISTS-TBCB scheme housed under “Banaskantha Transco Ltd.” The new entrant is Gurugram-headquartered KCC Buildcon Pvt Ltd, which specializes Read more

PGCIL named successful bidder for two ISTS-TBCB schemes

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been named as successful bidder under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism for two interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes. In a stock exchange communication, PGCIL Read more

ABB India records 6 per cent growth in order inflow

ABB India Ltd has reported a 6 per cent year-on-year growth in order inflows during CY2024. In a release, ABB India said that it received new orders worth Rs.13,079 crore during CY (calendar year: January to December) 2024. This Read more

HPL Electric & Power Ltd: Smart meters dominate order book

Smart meters are clearly dominating the order book of HPL Electric & Power Ltd. In a release, HPL Electric & Power Ltd said that its order book, as of February 10, 2025, stood at over Rs.3,400 crore. Out of Read more

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Sterlite Power commissions Nangalbibra-Bongaigaon transmission line

Sterlite Power has announced the successful commissioning of the 400kV double-circuit Nangalbibra - Bongaigaon transmission line, which is part of an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme. Through its special purpose vehicle (SPV) execution, the project strengthens Read more

KPIL order book crosses Rs.60,000 crore

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL) has recorded its highest-ever outstanding order book of over Rs.60,000 crore. In a release, KPIL said that its order book position touched Rs.61,429 crore as of December 31, 2024. This was the company’s highest-ever Read more

Reliance Industries formally acquires its first ISTS project

Reliance Industries Ltd has formally acquired project SPV “Lakadia B Power Transmission Ltd,” marking the Mukesh Ambani firm’s entry in the power transmission development space. On February 14, 2025, bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) Read more

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Skipper plans foray in substation EPC

Skipper Ltd has announced its plans of entering the substation EPC business with a view to diversify its offerings in the power T&D space. According to Sharan Bansal, Director, Skipper Ltd, the company has embarked on expanding its EPC Read more

CDIL launches indigenous “Solar Bypass Diode”

CDIL Semiconductors, in a release, said that it has unveiled the nation’s first indigenous Solar Bypass Diodes, which significantly enhance solar panel efficiency and longevity. Manufactured at CDIL’s facility at Mohali in Punjab, these diodes mark a major milestone Read more