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.
According to information provided to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, India is currently installing at least 10 new nuclear reactors. The reactors, with a capacity of 700 MW each, are being developed in states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana and are expected to become operational in the coming years. The committee was informed that two reactors—Kakrapar-3 and Kakrapar-4 in Gujarat—are fully synchronized with the grid and have begun commercial power generation. These…
Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a new scheme that will allow farmers to sell surplus electricity generated from their solar pump panels to the grid, offering them an additional source of income. He noted that before 2014, farmers faced difficulties in obtaining electricity connections, but the current administration has prioritised addressing this issue. Under the ‘Magel Tyala Solar Krushi Pump Scheme,’ farmers now receive solar pumps with a 90% subsidy, ensuring reliable daytime…
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has selected JSW Neo Energy, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), Avaada Energy, and Juniper Green Energy as the winners of its 1,650 MW wind-solar hybrid auction. These companies will supply power on a long-term basis from grid-connected intrastate projects. JSW Neo secured 600 MW, including 400 MW under the greenshoe option, while Tata Power won 400 MW, with 200 MW under the greenshoe option. Avaada Energy was awarded…
Professor Ganapati Myneni, a Board Member of the International Symposium on Hydrogen in Matter (ISOHIM) and Director of the India Nuclear Energy Partnership has called on the Indian government to intensify efforts and provide policy support to enhance research and development (R&D), invest in hydrogen production infrastructure, and advance the development of thorium-based molten salt reactors (MSRs) to achieve the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. He highlighted the need for significant investment in green hydrogen production…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has committed $900 million to advance the development and deployment of Generation III+ small modular reactor (SMR) technologies. This funding, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 and President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is aimed at accelerating the domestic nuclear industry and supporting national climate goals. The funding is divided into two categories. Tier 1, managed by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), allocates up to $800…
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) has been granted a 20-year patent for its innovative self-regenerating transformer breather, designed to protect transformers from moisture ingress and extend their operational lifespan. The patented technology reduces the need for frequent replacement of Silica gel in transformer breathers, a component crucial for preventing moisture damage. Traditionally, Silica gel in breathers must be replaced 4-6 times before the two-year maintenance schedule of a transformer, but with the new…
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