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ADB approves USD 241.3 million for electricity distribution in West Bengal

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 241.3 million financing package to enhance electricity distribution in West Bengal, ensuring a reliable and sustainable power supply.  This program aligns with the revamped distribution sector scheme (RDSS) to strengthen operational efficiency in power distribution companies. The West Bengal Distribution System Strengthening Program will cover seven districts, benefiting 8.96 million consumers. Key components of the program include replacing low-tension overhead lines with aerial bundled cables, establishing…

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PGCIL secures LoIs for two ISTS schemes in Rajasthan

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Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has received letters of intent (LoIs) for two interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes for evacuating renewable energy from Rajasthan’s Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Phase IV (6 GW) [Bikaner complex]. The LoIs were issued on October 21, 2024, with PGCIL confirming the notifications on October 22, 2024. The two schemes are: Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Phase IV (Part-3: 6 GW) [Bikaner complex]: Part A-…

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India’s data centre capacity set to double by FY27

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India’s data centre capacity is projected to reach 2,000-2,100 MW by FY27, driven by investments between Rs 500 billion and Rs 550 billion, according to Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA).  The current capacity is 950 MW, with NTT Global Data Centers, CtrlS Datacenters, STT Global, Sify Technologies, and Nxtra Data controlling 85 per cent of the market as of March 2024. Low data tariffs, affordable smartphones, and technology adoption fuel the surge in…

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MAHAPREIT issues tender for 30 MW rooftop solar systems in Goa

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Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology (MAHAPREIT) has launched a tender for the installation of 30 MW of distributed grid-connected rooftop solar systems on government buildings in Goa.  The project scope includes design, supply, installation, commissioning, and five years of maintenance. The bid submission deadline is set for November 4, 2024, with a non-refundable fee of Rs 10,000 plus 18 per cent GST. Previously, in October 2024, MAHAPREIT floated a tender for 3.2 MW…

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Ministry of Coal opens bids for 10th round and reattempts of 9th and 8th commercial coal mine auctions

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The Ministry of Coal has opened bids for the 10th round and the second attempt of the 9th and 8th rounds of commercial coal mine auctions. In the 10th round, 43 bids were received for 16 out of the 61 mines on offer.  However, in the second attempt of the 9th round, only 1 bid was submitted for the 5 mines available. No bids were received for the single mine offered in the second attempt…

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PFCCL establishes SPV for ISTS scheme development in Karnataka

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PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has formed a wholly-owned subsidiary named “Gadag II and Koppal II Transmission Ltd” on October 21, 2024, as a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Karnataka.  The project, titled “System strengthening at Koppal-II and Gadag-II for integration of RE generation projects,” is aimed at enhancing capacity at the Koppal-II and Gadag-II pooling stations to support growing renewable energy (RE) connections. PFCCL has commenced the bidding…

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Aravinda Electricals emerges as L1 bidder for substation project in Uttarakhand

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Aravinda Electricals Infra has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for a project by Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand (PTCUL).  The project involves constructing a 220 kV Gas-insulated Substation (GIS) in Ghansali. The company’s quoted bid value is Rs 1.73 billion.