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Lack of response to ISTS-TBCB scheme in Rajasthan leads to RTM route

An ISTS scheme in Rajasthan, originally to be developed under the TBCB route, will now see adoption of the RTM modality, thanks to lack of bidder response despite multiple extensions in bid submission date. In its Read more

TBCB guidelines to be revised for “single-bidder” situation

Guidelines related to the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism are likely to be reviewed to tackle situations where there is only one bidder participating. This proposed review of guidelines has been prompted by two recent cases where Power Grid Read more

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No final decision yet on Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC link reverse capacity

No final decision has yet emerged on the proposal of enhancing the reverse flow capacity of the 800kV 6,000-MW Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC link. In its latest meeting, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has proposed that a new committee would Read more

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

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. This plan has been under discussion at various Read more

More evacuation infrastructure planned for Kurnool RE zone in AP

A new transmission system for evacuation of renewable energy from Kurnool REZ in Andhra Pradesh is in the making. This interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme has been named “Transmission system for integration of Kurnool-IV REZ – Read more

NCT recommends four ISTS schemes worth over Rs.10,000 crore under TBCB mode

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its latest (22nd) meeting held on August 23, 2024, has recommended the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route for four interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes with an aggregate estimated Read more

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ISTS scheme for green hydrogen units in Tuticorin approved

An interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme to cater to upcoming green hydrogen/green ammonia plants at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu was recently approved by the National Committee on Transmission (NCT). It may be recalled that a scheme to Read more

Major ISTS scheme planned for RE evacuation from Andhra Pradesh

An interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme aimed at integrating renewable energy generation from Andhra Pradesh was recently approved by National Committee on Transmission (NCT). This scheme, estimated to cost Rs.4,679 crore, will help Read more

PGCIL to implement two ISTS schemes in RTM mode

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been nominated to implement two interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects with an aggregate outlay of Rs.420.28 crore, under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) route. The National Committee on Read more