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Hindustan Zinc supplies zinc for India’s heaviest transmission steel pole structure

Hindustan Zinc Ltd announced that its top-quality zinc has been used in the galvanization process for India's heaviest power transmission steel pole structure. The massive 400kV dual pole structure standing approximately 57m tall, underwent galvanization process utilizing a mix Read more

T&D India — September 2024 (Renewable Energy Special)

  Click here to view the September 2024 edition of T&D India in PDF format   (This edition is a special issue on Renewable Energy and is proposed for distribution at the upcoming Renewable Energy India Read more

NCT recommends four ISTS schemes worth over Rs.10,000 crore under TBCB mode

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its latest (22nd) meeting held on August 23, 2024, has recommended the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route for four interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes with an aggregate estimated Read more

Tata Power begins production of solar cells at Tamil Nadu facility

TP Solar Ltd has announced that it has started commercial production from the 2-GW solar cell line at its manufacturing facility located at Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu.   TP Solar Ltd is a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd Read more

Socomec India unveils compact automatic transfer switching equipment

Socomec India has announced the launch of its latest innovation — the “ATyS a M” pre-programmed Automatic Transfer Switching Equipment (ATSE). This switch is designed to meet the demanding needs of commercial establishments, high-rise buildings, light industries, luxury residential Read more

Suzlon wins mega order from NTPC Green Energy

Suzlon Group has announced that it has won what could be India’s largest wind energy order. The mandate was placed by NTPC Green Energy Ltd, a subsidiary and green energy arm of NTPC Ltd. Suzlon said that the order Read more

PGCIL, AESL in the fray for Jam Khambhaliya augmentation scheme

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) have qualified for opening of initial price bids for the Jam Khambhaliya pooling station augmentation scheme in Gujarat. PFC Consulting Ltd ( Read more

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ISTS scheme for green hydrogen units in Tuticorin approved

An interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme to cater to upcoming green hydrogen/green ammonia plants at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu was recently approved by the National Committee on Transmission (NCT). It may be recalled that a scheme to Read more

Boosting India’s Self-Reliance in the Solar PV Equipment Industry

India’s progress on the renewable energy front has been exemplary. However, the lack of large-scale domestic production for upstream photovoltaic value chain products leaves the country heavy reliant on solar imports, notes Prashant Mathur. Indeed, India's progress in adopting Read more

REC wins “Nodal Agency of the Year” award

REC Ltd has been conferred with the prestigious "Nodal Agency of the Year" award at the “Bharat Electricity – Powering India Awards 2024”. This esteemed recognition is a testament to REC's innovative initiatives and leadership in the energy sector, Read more