HVDC
Monopole-1 of Pugalur-Trichur HVDC link starts commercial operations
- Jun 8, 2021
In a major development, Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) announced that it has put into commercial operations (effective June 8, 2021), Monopole-1 of the bipolar ±320kV Pugalur-Trichur HVDC link, which is an extended component of the Read more
Adani to raise over $1 billion to finance major transmission projects
- May 17, 2021
Adani Transmission, according to reliable media reports, is planning to raise $1.15 billion through overseas loans to finance its major projects in Maharashtra and Gujarat. Reports further indicate that at least four banks -- Standard Chartered, MUFG, Barclays and Read more
Substation capacity sees spurt in March 2021
- May 4, 2021
Though substation capacity addition in FY21 as a whole fell short of the target, the performance in the month of March 2021 was interesting to observe. As discussed in a recent exclusive study by T&D India, the country’s total Read more
World’s first power transmission solution with holistic cloud connectivity
- Apr 14, 2021
Siemens Energy has launched the world's first power transmission solution with holistic cloud connectivity and designated web application suite at Hannover Messe, Germany. As first part of deployment of the new technology, Siemens Energy will equip from now on Read more
Adani Transmission clarifies on Mumbai HVDC project
- Mar 26, 2021
Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL), in a stock exchange filing, has clarified that Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued a statutory licence to build an HVDC link connecting the outskirts of Mumbai to the company’s Mumbai distribution licensee Read more
Siemens, Sumitomo JV commissions India’s first VSC-based HVDC link
- Mar 16, 2021
The joint venture of Siemens Energy and Sumitomo Electric has completed connecting India’s first high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link featuring voltage-sourced converter (VSC) and DC-XLPE cable technology. The 2,000-mw transmission system consists of two converter stations, which are connected Read more
Pole-2 of Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC link starts commercial operations
- Mar 16, 2021
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), in a recent stock exchange filing, said that Pole-2 and some more components of the Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC link have started commercial operations. PGCIL elaborated that the following assets related Read more
PGCIL’s capitalization outpaces capex in FY21
- Mar 8, 2021
During the first three quarters of FY21, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) undertook cumulative capital expenditure of Rs.7,942 crore. However, its capitalization was much higher. According to a recent investor presentation, PGCIL made capital expenditure of Rs.7,942 Read more
A reliable grid is crucial for a successful energy transition: Siemens Energy
- Jan 13, 2021
Today’s electrical grid is getting complex, not merely because of the quantum of electricity transmitted but due to other factors like increasing injection of renewable-based energy. The concept of grid stability Read more
‘Choice of transmission technology depends on system restoration philosophy’
- Dec 10, 2020
The Maharashtra government recently approved a plan to construct an 80-km underground HVDC link to augment power supply to Mumbai. This was done with a view to forestalling events like the major grid failure of October 12, 2020, Read more