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

 

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

IEX

 

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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Skipper expects international business to dominate order book

Skipper Testing | T&D India

 

The management of Skipper Ltd expects that international business will account for 75 per cent of the company’s order book over the next two years, according to a company statement.

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Godrej & Boyce commissions 220kV substation in Karnataka

Godrej & Boyce SS Karnataka LR | T&D India

The Power Infrastructure and Renewable Energy (PIRE) business unit of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd has commissioned a 220kV grid substation in Karnataka, the company announced in a release.

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Schneider Electric reaffirms commitment to India’s smart metering programme

Smart Meters General | T&D India

Schneider Electric aims to support the Government of India’s Smart Meter National programme through its manufacturing facility in Mysuru, Karnataka, a company release said.

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IndiGrid wins its first greenfield transmission project

IndiGrid | T&D India

Having build its portfolio so far through acquisitions, India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) has won its first greenfield power transmission project, the power sector infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) said in a release.

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West Bengal gets $135-mln World Bank Loan to improve electricity supply

West Bengal IBRD WB | T&D India

 

The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $135-million loan to West Bengal, to improve the operational efficiency and reliability of electricity supply in selected areas in the eastern state.

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