Posts by Venugopal Pillai

We are extremely positive on India’s solar potential: Ocean Sun AS

Norway-based Ocean Sun AS has revolutionized solar power generation through its patented membrane-based floating solar technology. Ocean Sun recently extended its footprint to India through a collaborative agreement with SJVN Green Energy, a subsidiary of Central PSU SJVN Read more

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PGCIL dominates ISTS-TBCB market in 2023

  Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been the most successful bidder in interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes awarded under the TBCB route in the first nine months of 2023, according to a special study by T&D Read more

Healthy transformers are most crucial in transmission systems: MPPTCL

The ubiquitous transformer is the perhaps the most indispensable component in the power T&D segment. In this exclusive interaction, we have Praveen Gargava, Additional Chief Engineer, Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd, sharing keen insights on the role Read more

Three contenders for Jewar transmission scheme in Uttar Pradesh

  Tata Power is among the three bidders qualified to submit their final bids for an intrastate transmission scheme in Uttar Pradesh. It is reliably learnt that bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has shortlisted Tata Read more

Transmission line addition falls 22 per cent in H1 of FY24

  The quantum of new transmission lines added in the first half (H1: April to September) of FY24 was nearly 22 per cent lower than the comparable level in H1 of FY23, according to a special study by T&D Read more

Smart metering: A game-changer for power distribution sector, feels REC CMD

  The massive rollout of smart meters, as envisaged under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), will be a big game changer for the power distribution sector as also for electrical equipment contractors and service providers, according to Vivek Read more

Sikar-Khetri ISTS scheme bifurcated, one key element now on RTM basis

  The interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme officially termed as “Transmission System for evacuation of power from REZ in Rajasthan (20 GW) under Phase III – Part D” has been bifurcated, with respect to project scope and mode of Read more

Polycab plans foray in EHV and specialty cables

  Polycab India Ltd is planning to start manufacturing EHV cables and other specialty cables, with a view to enlarging its product basket and consolidating its leadership in the wire & cable market. Read more

Two in race for intrastate transmission project in Uttar Pradesh

  Two bidders have qualified to submit their price bids for an intrastate transmission project in Uttar Pradesh, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. It is reliably learnt that bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) Read more

Sterling Generators bullish on exports business

  Sterling Generators is optimistic about exports driving its overall business growth, according to Sanjay Jadhav, CEO, Sterling Generators Pvt Ltd. At the Read more