GIS versus AIS: NCT to deliberate

The National Committee on Transmission is soon expected to deliberate on whether GIS (gas insulated switchgear) technology would be a better alternative to the originally proposed air-insulated substation, in connection with transmission systems planned for wind energy evacuation Read more

CTUIL expects Rs.3.42 trillion capex in ISTS network upgrade by FY30

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 Read more

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Green hydrogen plants to get 19,500-MW ISTS feed by FY30

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 Read more

CTUIL approves RTM projects worth nearly Rs.400 crore

Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL) recently approved a set of interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes, with an aggregate value of nearly Rs.400 crore, to be implemented under the regulatory tariff mechanism (RTM). In an Read more

Subsea HVDC line for Andaman & Nicobar Islands under discussion

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has begun deliberations on building a subsea HVDC line to meet growing power demand in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands (ANI). The rationale behind this link is to meet ANI’s Read more

CEA to add new chapter in transmission manual, seeks public comments

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed to introduce a new chapter to the “Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria, 2023” and is seeking public comments and suggestions to this effect. Through a communication dated July 18, 2024, CEA has sought Read more

Significant ISTS network upgrade envisaged in FY25

The ongoing fiscal year FY25 is likely to see significant addition of infrastructure to the interstate state transmission system (ISTS) network, according to an official report. The newly-released “Rolling Plan: Interstate Transmission System 2028-29” by Central Read more

Interregional transfer capacity to reach 134 GW by FY29

India’s interregional power transfer capacity is set to reach 134 GW by March 2029, according to a report by Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL). The recently Read more

Augmentation scheme for Kurnool Pooling Station planned

An interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme seeking to augment capacity at the Kurnool-III pooling station (PS) in Andhra Pradesh is being deliberated upon. Estimated to cost Rs.2,886 crore, the scheme that National Committee on Transmission ( Read more

PGCIL committee accords investment approval to four projects

The “Committee of Directors on Investment on Projects” of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has accorded investment approval to four projects, with an aggregate outlay of Rs.800 crore. In a meeting held on June 21, 2024, the Read more