T&D News

Wirepas strengthens AMI connectivity with unmatched reliability

Utilities in India are increasingly turning to Wirepas for reliable and scalable smart meter connectivity, addressing the country’s unique infrastructure and operational challenges.

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Transmission scheme planned for pumped storage projects in Uttar Pradesh

An interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme to for evacuating generation from pumped storage projects in Uttar Pradesh has been proposed.

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Schneider Electric joins forces with South Bihar discom for grid modernization

Schneider ELectric | T&D India

Schneider Electric has partnered with South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd (SBPDCL) to modernize and enhance the state’s power distribution network.

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Bidding annulled for hydropower evacuation scheme in Himachal Pradesh

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Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has annulled the bidding process for an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme for evacuation of upcoming hydropower projects in Himachal Pradesh.

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IndiGrid set to win Ratle-Kiru transmission scheme, under TBCB

IndiGrid is set to win the interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme relating to evacuation from hydropower projects in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir, for which bidder selection is taking place through the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism.

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PGCIL wins Kurnool-III ISTS scheme in TBCB mode

GIPCL KEC Pooling | T&D India

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has won an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme relating to the Kurnool III Pooling Station (PS) in Andhra Pradesh, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) framework.

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ISTS scheme planned to relieve loading on Vindhyachal-Varanasi line

A new interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme has been proposed to relieve overloading on the 765kV Vindhyachal-Varanasi line.

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CEA issues guidelines on usage and sharing of OPGW fibre cores

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has newly issued comprehensive guidelines on usage and share of fibre cores associated with OPGW and UGFO cables for power system applications.

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CERC grants interim licence to Bikaner B Power Transmission

In a very recent order, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) granted interim transmission licence to Bikaner B Power Transmission Ltd, a TBCB subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL).

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PGCIL gets letter of intent for three ISTS-TBCB schemes

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), on March 3, 2025, received the letter of intent as successful developer for three interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) modality.

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