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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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RECPDCL to empanel contractors for power transmission projects

 

 

REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDL) has proposed to empanel EPC contractors for carrying out power transmission-related works.

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BHEL commissions India’s first digital substation

 

 

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has commissioned the nation’s first digital substation with indigenously designed 420kV fibre optical current transformers (FOCTs) and IEC61850 compliant intelligent electronic devices (IEDs).

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Kudankulam nuclear plant evacuation scheme under bidding

 

 

The bidding process for setting up transmission infrastructure related to two upcoming units of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu has begun.

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Draft specifications for transformer fire-prevention systems released

 

 

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released draft generic technical specifications of “Nitrogen Injection Fire Prevention and Extinguishing System (NIFPES)” associated with transformers and reactors. CEA is now seeking comments from stakeholders and the public for the same.

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IEX sees highest-ever monthly volume in RTM segment

 

 

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) witnessed its highest-ever monthly trading volume in the Real Time Market (RTM) segment, in May 2024.

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ISTS schemes worth over Rs.13,000 crore recommended for clearance

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its latest meeting, approved four interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes, with an aggregate outlay of over Rs.13,000 crore, for implementation under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route.

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CERC adopts tariff for Solapur ISTS project

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Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted the transmission charges (tariff) for the interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme being developed by Solapur Transmission Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torrent Power Ltd.

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Salzer expects BIS certification for three-phase smart meter soon

 

 

Salzer Electronics expects to receive certification from Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for its three-phase smart energy meter soon.

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RECPDCL hands over two power transmission SPVs to successful bidders

 

 

REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has handed over project special purpose vehicles of two interstate transmission system (ISTS) to successful bidders, on May 30, 2024.

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