T&D News

PGCIL board approves JV with Rajasthan transco

The board of directors of PGCIL has approved the formation of a joint venture with the Rajasthan state power transmission utility.

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PGCIL committee accords investment approval to four projects

The “Committee of Directors on Investment on Projects” of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has accorded investment approval to four projects, with an aggregate outlay of Rs.800 crore.

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Power ministry issues guidelines for RoW compensation

The Union power ministry recently issued guidelines for payment of right-of-way (RoW) compensation with respect to power transmission lines.

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Mega transmission schemes planned for offshore wind energy evacuation

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its next meeting scheduled later this month, will deliberate on mega transmission schemes for power evacuation from wind farms offshore Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.

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APEPDCL signs agreement with EESL for e-retail facility

Energy Efficiency Services Ltd has signed an agreement with Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Ltd (APEPDCL) to promote the adoption of energy efficiency and enable energy conservation within the power distribution sector.

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KPS1 Transmission seeks licence for RTM component

KPS1 Transmission Ltd is seeking separate transmission licence for an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme that it will be implementing under the RTM route.

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ANDRITZ introduces synchronous condensers to Indian market

ANDRITZ launched its synchronous condensers in India at a roadshow on June 11, 2024, with the theme “Synchronous Condensers – Enabling Green Energy Transition.”

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CTC Global opens production facility in India, fifth worldwide

 

 

CTC Global, on June 13, 2024, announced the grand opening of its ACCC® Conductor Core manufacturing facility in India, located in Pune, Maharashtra. This is CTC Global’s fifth production facility worldwide.

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CERC hearing on Ishanagar ISTS scheme transmission licence soon

 

 

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is scheduled to hear the transmission licence petition of Ishanagar Power Transmission Ltd on June 18, 2024.

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MPPTCL conducts emergency restoration of transmission tower

 

 

The transmission line maintenance (TLM) team of Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) recently conducted emergency restoration of a transmission tower that was affected due to theft of parts, leading to widespread power disruption in Panna district of the state.

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