Posts by T&D India

CERC hearing on Ishanagar ISTS scheme transmission licence soon

    Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is scheduled to hear the transmission licence petition of Ishanagar Power Transmission Ltd on June 18, 2024. In a recent order, CERC said that Ishanagar Power Transmission Ltd was eligible for grant of interstate Read more

MPPTCL conducts emergency restoration of transmission tower

    The transmission line maintenance (TLM) team of Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) recently conducted emergency restoration of a transmission tower that was affected due to theft of parts, leading to widespread power disruption in Panna district Read more

Radiance Renewables forms JV with PIDG

    Radiance Renewables and the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company, InfraCo Asia, have announced a joint venture– Radiance InfraCo Renewables Pvt Ltd The JV will develop a portfolio of greenfield renewable energy projects for C&I clients in India, enabling Read more

Separate ministers for MoP, MNRE under NDA-III

  The newly elected NDA-led government has assigned separate Cabinet ministers for the Ministry of Power (MoP) and the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE). This is unlike the previous two NDA-led regimes that always had a single minister Read more

RECPDCL to empanel contractors for power transmission projects

    REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDL) has proposed to empanel EPC contractors for carrying out power transmission-related works. A wholly-owned subsidiary of REC Ltd, RECPDCL has invited expressions of interest from EPC contractors for transmission line and AIS/GIS Read more

Panasonic introduces AI-powered MINAS A7 Servo System

    The Industrial Devices Division (INDD) of Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND) has  introduced the industry's first commercialized AI-equipped servo system MINAS A7 servo system, along with the MINAS CZ1 Global and MINAS A6SC series servo Read more

BHEL commissions India’s first digital substation

    Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has commissioned the nation’s first digital substation with indigenously designed 420kV fibre optical current transformers (FOCTs) and IEC61850 compliant intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). In a post on X (formerly Twitter), BHEL said, “This milestone Read more

RR Kabel launches “Firex LS0H-EBXL”

    RR Kabel Ltd has announced the launch of the Firex LS0H-EBXL, a revolutionary innovation in house wire solutions. Engineered with cutting-edge technology and a commitment to safety, the Firex LS0H-EBXL sets a new standard for electrical wiring in Read more

T&D India – June 2024 (Switchgear Special)

  Click here to view the June 2024 edition of T&D India in PDF format   (This edition is a special issue on switchgear and control panels. It features, among regular features, exclusive interviews with Hitachi Read more

Kudankulam nuclear plant evacuation scheme under bidding

    The bidding process for setting up transmission infrastructure related to two upcoming units of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu has begun. Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has invited requests for proposal Read more