Posts by Venugopal Pillai

ISTS-TBCB market turns vibrant in H1FY25

Hectic activity was seen in the interstate transmission system (ISTS) development space during the first half (H1: April to September) of FY25, with a record number of schemes awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. According to a Read more

We help digitize the power T&D sector: Axis Solutions

Axis Solutions is a prominent player in industrial automation, instrumentation, and control systems, catering to a wide spectrum of engineering industries like oil & gas, petrochemicals, power, coal & mining, etc. Axis specializes in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) Read more

Gautam Solar to enter solar cell manufacturing, plans Rs.1,000-crore capex

Gautam Solar has announced its plans of setting up a solar cell manufacturing facility with annual capacity of 2 GW in the first phase. With an estimated investment of Rs.1,000 crore for the 2-GW solar cell facility, the company Read more

PGCIL HVDC FIO | T&D India

NCT reviews AP’s proposed HVDC link for green hydrogen units

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), reviewing the HVDC link proposed by Andhra Pradesh to feed upcoming green hydrogen units in the state, feels that such a link could be considered only at a future date.   AP’s demand In June Read more

Record tariff for Khavda IV-C ISTS project

The interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme housed under “Khavda IV C Power Transmission Ltd” and which was recently won by Sterlite Power has seen a record high tariff exceeding Rs.1,000 crore per year. According to official Read more

First ISTS line addition of FY25 comes in August 2024

The first transmission line addition to the interstate transmission system (ISTS) network during the current fiscal year FY25, took place in August 2024. According to newly-released statistics by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), August Read more

Rooftop solar has now become mainstream among C&I customers: Orb Energy

In business since 2006, Orb Energy is a comprehensive solar solutions focusing on the SME sector. Right from manufacturing its own modules to putting up solar plants, Orb Energy also provides innovative solar financing options. In this exclusive Read more

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