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New substation proposed in Assam to strengthen NER-ER grid interconnection
A new 400kV substation has been proposed in Bornagar, Assam, as part of the interstate transmission system (ISTS) network, to provide an alternative interconnection between the northeastern region (NER) and eastern region (ER) grids. This initiative aims to address the risk of supply disruptions, as the current gateway to the NER grid, the Bongaigaon substation, is located in a flood-prone area. The Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL) has supported this proposal, initially recommended…
Amazon invests in Greece’s largest wind energy project with three wind farms
Amazon has announced its entry into utility-scale wind energy in Greece with a €496 million investment in three wind farms, marking its largest renewable energy initiative. The investment involves four power purchase agreements (PPAs) covering the Vermio North and Vermio South wind farms in Macedonia and the Mesokorfi and Koukouras wind farms in the Peloponnese region. Construction is underway, with power generation expected to begin by 2026. Together, the wind farms will produce enough carbon-free…
Explainer: Nepal transforms from electricity importer to exporter of India
Nepal, once plagued by frequent blackouts, has transformed into a significant electricity exporter to India. The country is set to supply an additional 251 megawatts (MW) of power to India, mainly through Bihar, due to a medium-term sales agreement involving 12 hydropower projects. This will increase Nepal’s total power exports to India to 941 MW, enough to power nearly 190,000 homes for an entire year. This transformation was set in motion by the Power Trading…
Tata Power acquires SPV for ERES-XXXIX project
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, has transferred the special purpose vehicle (SPV), ERES-XXXIX Power Transmission Limited, to Tata Power Company Limited through a tariff-based competitive bidding process. The project involves establishing a 765/400 kV, 2×1500 MVA gas-insulated switchgear substation at Gopalpur in Odisha, along with 199 km of 765 kV transmission lines and 25 km of 400 kV lines, including associated works. The project will be…
L&T partners with C-DAC to develop local chip technology
L&T Semiconductor Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to collaborate on developing local chip technology and establishing a stable ecosystem in India. This partnership aims to create Make-in-India solutions for integrated circuits (ICs), system-on-chip (SoC), and electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM), focusing on applications in automotive, industrial, and energy sectors. The MoU outlines a comprehensive framework for collaborative research, development, and training initiatives….