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Jaipur Discom invites bids for feeder segregation projects under RDSS

India, News

Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam has invited bids for the segregation of 11 kV mixed feeders at JPDC North Circle in Rajasthan.  The project, under the RDSS scheme, involves the supply, erection, installation, testing, and commissioning of material and equipment.  The estimated cost for TN-553 is approximately Rs 1.28 billion. Additionally, bids for equipment supply for TN-555 are valued at around Rs 840 million. The bid submission deadline for both tenders is 20 November 2024.

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Genus Power establishes two SPVs for smart metering under RDSS

India, News

Genus Power Infrastructures Limited has formed two special purpose vehicles (SPVs), Genus Shekhawati Smart Metering Private Limited and Genus Marwar Smart Metering SPV Private Limited, to execute advanced metering infrastructure service provider (AMISP) services as part of the revamped distribution sector scheme (RDSS). The projects will focus on strengthening, renovating, and augmenting existing distribution systems to improve efficiency and reliability in power distribution.

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Projects worth Rs 2.62 trillion sanctioned under RDSS

India, News

Projects totalling Rs 2.62 trillion have been sanctioned under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), as informed in Parliament. These projects encompass power distribution infrastructure works and smart metering deployment. The RDSS, with a total outlay of Rs 3.04 trillion and gross budgetary support of Rs 0.98 trillion, runs from FY22 to FY26 and aims to roll out 250 million smart energy meters. Additionally, through schemes like Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), Integrated…

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Centre, Himachal discuss 4,300 MW pump storage projects

India, News

Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, held a meeting in Shimla to review Himachal Pradesh’s urban development initiatives and power sector advancements.  Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Public Works & Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh, and senior state and central government officials attended the meeting, focusing on the state’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and hydroelectric projects. During the discussions, potential collaboration between Himachal Pradesh and the Bhakra Beas Management…

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Ajmer Discom issues tender for 11 kV feeder segregation in Rajasthan

India, News

Ajmer Electricity Distribution Corporation has issued a tender for segregating 11 kV mixed feeders at the Sikar and Neem Ka Thana circles of Ajmer Discom in Rajasthan.  The project involves the erection, installation, testing, and commissioning equipment for distribution infrastructure under the Reforms-based and Results-linked Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) on a turnkey basis. The estimated cost for the Sikar Circle project is Rs 1.8 billion, while the Neem Ka Thana Circle project is budgeted at…

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ADB approves USD 241.3 million for electricity distribution in West Bengal

India, News

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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India’s smart meter presents $20 billion opportunity: Avener report

India, News

A report by Avener Capital highlights that India’s rollout of 250 million smart meters, under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), represents a $20 billion opportunity, with Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Providers (AMISP) project awards projected to grow at a compounded annual rate of 25%. State-wise, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh are nearing saturation in terms of project awards, but states like Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat offer promising opportunities due to the gap between…

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Ashoka Buildcon declared L1 bidder for transmission project in Madhya Pradesh

India, News

Ashoka Buildcon has been declared the lowest bidder (L1) for a transmission project by M P Poorv Kshetra Vidyut Vitran. The project involves the installation, testing, and commissioning of new 11 kV lines, LT lines on AB cable, DTR substation, and related works to separate 11 kV mix feeders and mix DTRs under the RDSS scheme in the Chhindwara circle. The financial bid, valued at Rs 1.93 billion, was opened on 24 September 2024. This…

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India’s Power Generation Schemes: A Factual Snapshot

Analysis, Data Insights

India has implemented several schemes to increase power generation capacity and improve energy access. Below is an overview of the key power generation schemes, including the latest facts and figures: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) Launched: 2014 Objective: Strengthen rural power infrastructure and provide continuous power supply to rural areas. Achievements: As of 2024, over 100,000 villages have been electrified, and feeder separation has been completed in 19 states. Integrated Power Development Scheme…

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94% of Indian consumers equipped with electric meters, reports CEA

India, News

As of 31st March 2024, 94.29% of India’s 341.8 million consumers are equipped with electric meters, according to a report by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Of these consumers, 273 million are domestic users, 30.8 million are commercial users, and 27.7 million are agricultural users. Urban consumer metering is at 97.73%, with 135 million urban consumers metered, while rural metering has reached 91.94%, covering 187 million rural consumers. The report details that 99.25% of the…