Posts by Venugopal Pillai

PGCIL dominates ISTS-TBCB market with 60 per cent share

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) is seen clearly dominating the ISTS-TBCB market, according to a special study by T&D India. The study shows that PGCIL has a share of 60 per cent in the aggregate estimated project Read more

KEC Jordan | T&D India

Second amendment issued to guidelines on cross border electricity trade

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued an amendment to the procedure for approval and facilitating import/export (cross border) of electricity. As per the CEA announcement issued on August 14, 2024, Amendment-II to the Procedure for Approval Read more

Schneider Electric sees big opportunity in smart grids

Schneider Electric sees a big opportunity in the smart grid market, according to Deepak Sharma, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd. Deepak Sharma, MD & CEO, Read more

Siemens Blue Portfolio | T&D India

ISTS substation capacity grows by 4,815 MVA, but no line addition

The interstate transmission system (ISTS) network has seen an increase of 4,815 MVA in transformation capacity but there has been zero transmission line addition, during the first four months (April to July) of FY25. According to latest statistics released Read more

Subsea HVDC line for Andaman & Nicobar Islands under discussion

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has begun deliberations on building a subsea HVDC line to meet growing power demand in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands (ANI). The rationale behind this link is to meet ANI’s Read more

PGCIL WR-NR | T&D India

PGCIL set to win three more ISTS-TBCB schemes

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) is set to three more interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. Addressing an investor conference recently, R.K. Tyagi, CMD, PGCIL, said that the company was set Read more

Solartive Techno diversifies into power T&D, wins contract in Jharkhand

Solartive Techno Industries Pvt Ltd, an established manufacturer of solar pumps and an EPC contractor for solarization projects, has debuted in the power T&D space by winning a major electrification contract in Jharkhand. Speaking to T&D India over phone, Read more

PGCIL plans restructuring of its wholly-owned subsidiaries

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) is planning to restructure some of its wholly-owned subsidiaries by way of merger or amalgamation. In a meeting held on July 26, 2024, the board of directors of PGCIL considered and approved Read more

RDSS offers immense potential for smart meters: Salzer Electronics

With a standing of nearly 40 years, Salzer Electronics is not only the market leader in the field of rotary switches, it also has a diverse product portfolio that includes industrial components, motor control products, transformers, modular wiring Read more

Union Budget provides new thinking on conventional power systems

The Union Budget 2024 has provided new thinking on conventional power generation systems like thermal, hydropower and nuclear power. T&D India takes a closer look. Apart from retaining its sharp focus on renewable energy, particular solar power, this year’s Read more