Special Report
First “Green GIS” on ISTS grid to come up for discussion
The proposal of building what could be India’s first “Green GIS” switching station on the ISTS network will be deliberated by the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) in its next meeting.
Two ISTS-TBCB projects completed in H1FY25
- Oct 15, 2024
The pace of completions of ISTS-TBCB projects appears to have slowed down this fiscal year with only two such schemes getting fully commissioned in the first half (H1: April to September) of FY25.
CTUIL expects Rs.3.42 trillion capex in ISTS network upgrade by FY30
- Oct 14, 2024
Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL), in its newly-released “Interim ISTS Rolling Plan: 2029-30” has projected capital investment of around Rs.3.42 trillion towards upgrade of the interstate transmission system (ISTS) network, between now and FY30.
Smart metering presents $20-billion opportunity, says Avener report
- Oct 11, 2024
A newly-released report by Avener Capital suggests that India’s rollout of 25 crore smart meters, under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), presents close to a $20-billion opportunity with AMISP project awards expected to grow at a compounded annual rate of around 25 per cent.
Transformers & Rectifiers (India) plans complete backward integration
- Oct 11, 2024
Transformers & Rectifiers (India) Ltd [TARIL] is planning complete backward integration with a view to shortening its production cycle.
Green hydrogen plants to get 19,500-MW ISTS feed by FY30
- Oct 10, 2024
According to the “Interim ISTS Rolling Plan 2029-30,” newly released by Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL), interstate transmission system (ISTS) network for feeding 19,500 MW renewable energy to upcoming green hydrogen plants is expected by FY30.
ISTS-TBCB market turns vibrant in H1FY25
- Oct 4, 2024
Hectic activity was seen in the interstate transmission system (ISTS) development space during the first half (H1: April to September) of FY25, with a record number of schemes awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route.
National Electricity Plan — 2032 finalized, outlay pegged at over Rs.9 trillion
- Sep 24, 2024
The National Electricity Plan (NEP) for the period 2023 to 2032 has been finalized. Union power minister Manohar Lal made this announcement at a press conference in New Delhi, on September 23, 2024.
NCT reviews AP’s proposed HVDC link for green hydrogen units
- Sep 16, 2024
The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), reviewing the HVDC link proposed by Andhra Pradesh to feed upcoming green hydrogen units in the state, feels that such a link could be considered only at a future date.
First ISTS line addition of FY25 comes in August 2024
- Sep 10, 2024
The first transmission line addition to the interstate transmission system (ISTS) network during the current fiscal year FY25, took place in August 2024.