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Sterlite Power plans Rs.250 crore additional capex in Brazilian assets

 

The Brazil-based subsidiary of Sterlite Power will be undertaking additional capital expenditure of around Rs.250 crore in two of its concessions in the South American nation.

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Over 2,000 ckm of ISTS lines commissioned under RE evacuation scheme

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It was informed in a recent power ministry-related committee meeting that over 2,000 ckm of interstate transmission system (ISTS) lines have been commissioned so far, for evacuation of electricity from upcoming renewable energy (RE) zones, aggregating 66.5 GW.

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IEEMA T&D Conclave focuses on smart technologies

ADMS space | T&D India

 

Apex industry body Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), on December 10, 2021, hosted its “T&D Conclave” in New Delhi. The 14th edition in the series, and held in physical format, the event focused on smart technologies in the power distribution space.

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Combined losses of state discoms see year-on-year decline in FY20

Mahadiscom | T&D India

Combined losses of state government-owned power distribution companies (discoms) fell year-on-year to around Rs.75,000 crore in FY20, according to information tabled in Parliament.

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Renewables can create opportunities for power transmission solutions: Siemens

Siemens FACTS | T&D India

Increasing quantum of renewable energy being fed into the grid can create business opportunities for power transmission solutions, noted Sunil Mathur, MD & CEO, Siemens Ltd. Mathur was speaking at an investor call discussing the company’s financial performance for the year ending September 30, 2021.

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Power transmission projects worth nearly Rs.16,000 crore approved

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The Union power ministry has approved over 20 interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects, with an aggregate investment outlay of nearly Rs.16,000 crore. Approval has also been given to a new substation at Siot in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir.

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Hitachi Energy automates power distribution for new Kolkata Metro line

Kolkata Metro New Line | T&D India

 

India’s oldest metro rail operator has opted for Hitachi Energy’s technology to reduce costs and travel time and promote sustainability.

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ABB India to provide continuous power supply to Indore smart city

ABB CSS | T&D India

 

ABB has partnered with Indore Smart City Development Ltd (ISCDL) to deploy next-generation digital technology that enables the continuous supply of electricity to homes and businesses, a release by ABB Ltd said.

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CERC directs IEX to consult CEA on cross-border trading

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Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has directed Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) to approach Central Electricity Authority (CEA) in the matter of IEX seeking permission to allow cross-trading on the exchange.

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Discoms dues see year-on-year decline in November 2021

Praapti Chart November 2021 | T&D India

 

Dues payable by state power distribution companies (discoms) witnessed a year-on-year fall in November 2021, according to statistics released in the government portal PRAAPTI.

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