T&D News

Two SPVs for ISTS-TBCB schemes handed over to PGCIL

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL), on August 19, 2024, formally handed over two project special purpose vehicles associated with as many ISTS-TBCB schemes to Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), the successful bidder.

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Tendering annulled for HVDC scheme in Rajasthan, re-bidding initiated

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has annulled the tendering process and issued fresh requests for qualifications for a mega ISTS-TBCB scheme in Rajasthan, involving HVDC infrastructure.

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Guidelines on cybersecurity in power sector proposed

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Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed to notify draft regulations related to cybersecurity in the power sector.

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Fifth phase of Rajasthan REZ evacuation system planned

A new transmission scheme is being planned to facilitate evacuation from upcoming renewable energy zones (REZ) in the Sirohi and Nagaur complexes in Rajasthan.

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Power distribution projects in Faridabad and Gurugram approved

G&B GIS Gujarat LR | T&D India

A Central government-level inter-ministerial monitoring committee meeting has approved projects worth Rs.3,600 crore for power distribution upgrade in Gurugram and Faridabad districts of Haryana.

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“Rajasthan IV 4B Power Transmission Ltd” incorporated

REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has announced the incorporation of a wholly-owned subsidiary “Rajasthan IV 4B Power Transmission Ltd” that will act as a project special purpose vehicle (SPV) for development of an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) modality.

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IndiGrid brings strategic partners to develop transmission projects in India

India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) announced that it has partnered with British International Investment (BII), Norwegian Climate Investment Fund and Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd, to collaboratively undertake development of IndiGrid’s greenfield interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects.

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Second amendment issued to guidelines on cross border electricity trade

KEC Jordan | T&D India

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued an amendment to the procedure for approval and facilitating import/export (cross border) of electricity.

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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.

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PGCIL gets LoI for Bhadla-III Pooling Station augmentation scheme

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has received the letter of intent for developing an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme, related to augmentation at the Bhadla-III Pooling Station in Rajasthan.

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