Special Report
Only 42 per cent of distribution transformers metered, notes CEA report
A newly-released “Report on status of metering in the country” of Central Electricity Authority (CEA) observes that only 42 per cent of India’s total number of distribution transformers (DT) were metered, as of March 31, 2024.
NCT approves ISTS-TBCB schemes worth nearly Rs.10,000 crore
- Aug 28, 2024
The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its latest meeting held this month, has recommended six interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes, with an envisaged project outlay of nearly Rs.10,000 crore, to be implemented under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism.
PGCIL dominates ISTS-TBCB market with 60 per cent share
- Aug 23, 2024
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) is seen clearly dominating the ISTS-TBCB market, according to a special study by T&D India.
NERPSIP makes good progress in FY25
- Aug 21, 2024
The Centrally-funded North-Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) has made significant progress in the first four months (April to July) of FY25.
No ISTS-TBCB completions in FY25 so far
- Aug 20, 2024
No interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism has been fully commissioned in the ongoing fiscal year FY25, so far.
ISTS substation capacity grows by 4,815 MVA, but no line addition
- Aug 13, 2024
The interstate transmission system (ISTS) network has seen an increase of 4,815 MVA in transformation capacity but there has been zero transmission line addition, during the first four months (April to July) of FY25.
Union Budget provides new thinking on conventional power systems
- Jul 25, 2024
The Union Budget 2024 has provided new thinking on conventional power generation systems like thermal, hydropower and nuclear power. T&D India takes a closer look.
Plan outlay of power CPSUs up nearly 14 per cent in FY25
- Jul 24, 2024
The Union Budget 2024 announced on July 23, 2024, has envisaged a nearly 14 per cent growth in plan outlay of Central public sector undertakings under the power ministry.
Substation capacity addition in Q1FY25 meets just one-third of target
- Jul 22, 2024
The substation capacity addition in Q1 (April to June) of FY25 has met only one third of the target, according to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
ISTS-TBCB Report Card for Q1FY25: Three awarded, none completed
- Jul 18, 2024
Three interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route were formally transferred to successful bidders during the first quarter (Q1: April to June) of FY25.