T&D News

Evacuation scheme for Ratle hydropower project planned

An interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme for evacuation of power from the upcoming 850-MW Ratle hydropower project in UT of Jammu & Kashmir has been planned.

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Solapur Transmission granted licence by CERC

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted transmission licence to Solapur Transmission Ltd for its interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Maharashtra.

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Bids for Joda-Barbil intrastate scheme to be opened soon

The initial price bids for the Joda-Barbil intrastate transmission scheme in Odisha are scheduled to open on June 28, 2024, by current thinking.

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Centre approves ISTS schemes to evacuate 9 GW of RE

The Central government has approved new interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes to evacuate a total of 9 GW of renewable energy.

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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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