Special Report
Sub-transmission substation capacity to grow 29 per cent by 2030
The aggregate transformation capacity of sub-transmission substations is expected to grow by 29 per cent by 2030, according to the recently-released “Distribution Perspective Plan 2030.”
Over Rs.1.2 trillion worth of ISTS-TBCB schemes awarded so far
- Feb 19, 2024
The recently released National Electricity Plan (Transmission — Vol.2) suggests that over Rs.1.2 trillion worth of interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes have been awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route, so far.
PGCIL records major success in ISTS-TBCB projects in FY24
- Feb 14, 2024
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has recorded major success in the ISTS-TBCB market during FY24.
Plan outlay of power CPSUs up 14 per cent in FY25
- Feb 5, 2024
The plan outlay of Central PSUs in the power ministry is estimated to be nearly 14 per cent higher in FY25, as envisaged in the Interim Budget 2024.
NEP envisages Rs.4.76 trillion capex in power transmission
- Jan 30, 2024
The draft National Electricity Plan (NEP) has envisaged investment of around Rs.4.76 trillion in the power transmission sector during the five-year period from FY23 to FY27.
Substation capacity addition falls 19 per cent in 9MFY24
- Jan 16, 2024
The total substation (transformation) capacity added in the first nine months of FY24 was 19 per cent lower than in the same period of FY23.
Transmission line addition meets only 64 pc of target
- Jan 12, 2024
The quantum of transmission lines added during the April-November period of FY24 has met only 64 per cent of the planned addition.
Substation capacity addition falters at 765kV level
- Dec 20, 2023
Substation capacity addition during the first eight months (April to November) of FY24 fell substantially short of the target, especially considering the 765kV voltage class.
Thermax to plans multifarious approach to green hydrogen diversification
- Dec 18, 2023
Thermax is planning to adopt a multifarious approach while tapping opportunities in the green hydrogen space, according to Ashish Bhandari, MD & CEO, Thermax Ltd.
DPRs worth Rs.2.52 trillion approved under RDSS so far
- Dec 14, 2023
Detailed project reports (DPRs) for projects worth Rs.2,52,252 crore (around Rs.2.52 trillion) have been approved under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) so far, it was informed in Parliament.