Posts by Venugopal Pillai

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

Toshiba to invest Rs.500 crore to expand transformer mfg capacity

Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems (India) Pvt Ltd has planned to expand its transformer manufacturing capacity. In a release, TTDI said that it would increase manufacturing capacity by around 1.5 times from its level as of end of Read more

Havells

Havells India: Switchgear business grows 6 per cent in Q1FY25

Havells India reported a 6 per cent year-on-year growth in its switchgear business during Q1 (April to June) of FY25. In a release, Havells India said that its switchgear business recorded revenues of Rs.576 crore in Q1FY25 – up Read more

Our goal is to revolutionize the power transmission sector: Sterlite Power

Sterlite Power is a leading developer of power transmission infrastructure with a portfolio covering over 16,000 ckm of transmission lines across India and Brazil. In this exclusive interaction, we have Arun Sharma, CEO, Infrastructure Business, Sterlite Power, discussing Read more