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CM solar self-employment scheme takes off in Uttarakhand

India, News

The Chief Minister Solar Self-Employment Scheme in Uttarakhand has enabled hundreds of locals to set up small solar plants, generating self-employment while bolstering the rural economy. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted Uttarakhand’s favourable solar conditions, with ample sunshine even during winter, making it ideal for solar power generation. Eligible residents can install solar plants ranging from 20 to 200 kW capacity, with the Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) purchasing all generated electricity. Loans are…

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Aravinda Electricals emerges as L1 bidder for substation project in Uttarakhand

India, News

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.

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GVPR Engineers declared L1-bidder for power distribution contract in Uttarakhand

India, News

GVPR Engineers has been declared the lowest bidder (L1) for a power distribution contract in Uttarakhand.  The company secured the contract at a value of Rs 3.96 billion for the construction of a 400 KV GIS Switching Substation in Pipalkoti. The bids were invited by the Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand.

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UJVN invites bids for Rs 2.66 billion Tiuni Plasu hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand

India, News

UJVN Ltd has invited bids for the construction of a barrage intake and related works, including river diversion, for the 72 MW Tiuni Plasu hydroelectric project (HEP) on the Tons River in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. This contract is valued at Rs 1.34 billion. Additionally, bids are invited for the head race tunnel adits surge shaft excavation and penstock works for the HEP, valued at Rs 1.32 billion. The bid submission deadline for both contracts is…

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UJVN issues tender for E&M works of 300 MW Lakhwar MPP in Uttarakhand

India, News

UJVN has announced a tender for the electro-mechanical works of the 3×100 MW Lakhwar Multi-Purpose Project (MPP) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract is valued at Rs 5.958 billion and includes detailed design and engineering, manufacturing, shop assembly, testing, transportation, delivery, site storage, preservation, and a two-year guarantee for the electro-mechanical equipment and systems. Interested parties must submit their bids by September 30, 2024.

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Power supply and allocation overview for September 2024

Analysis, Data Insights

Peak Power Demand Northern Region: The Northern region saw a substantial peak demand, with Uttar Pradesh leading at 30,618 MW, followed by Rajasthan and Punjab. While the peak met rate was largely consistent with demand, regions like Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand saw deficits. Jammu & Kashmir experienced a 12.4% shortfall in meeting the demand, which stood at 3,236 MW, while Uttarakhand faced a smaller gap of 2.9%. Western Region: Maharashtra recorded a high peak…

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NHPC floats tender for 7.68 MW grid-connected rooftop solar systems

India, News

NHPC Limited has issued a tender for the development of 7.68 MW grid-connected rooftop solar power systems as part of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The last date for bid submission is October 29, 2024. The project will be executed in four zones with different capacities: Zone 1: Jammu and Kashmir (4,102 kW) Zone 2: Himachal Pradesh (1,710 kW) Zone 3: Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand (774 kW) Zone 4: Sikkim, West Bengal, and…

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THDC begins draft tube installation at 444 MW Vishnugad Pipalkoti HEP

India, News

THDC India Limited has commenced the installation of the draft tube in Unit 1 of the 444 MW Vishnugad Pipalkoti hydroelectric project (HEP) on the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand. The draft tube plays a key role in directing water that has passed through the turbine back into the river, maintaining pressure and enabling energy recovery, which is crucial for optimizing the efficiency of power generation. The project is situated near Helong village.

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Power supply and allocation overview for August 2024

Analysis, Data Insights

The peak power demand in India for August 2024 reached 2,49,856 MW, with 2,49,854 MW being met, a marginal shortfall of 2 MW. Many states were able to meet their peak power demand in full. Delhi had a peak demand of 8,656 MW, which was fully met, and Maharashtra similarly met its demand of 28,924 MW. In certain regions, small deficits were observed. For example, UT of J&K and Ladakh had a peak demand of…

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UJVN issues tender for E&M works of 3×100 MW Lakhwar multipurpose project

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Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam (UJVN) has issued a tender for the electro-mechanical (E&M) works of the 3×100 MW Lakhwar multipurpose project (MPP) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The project includes manufacturing, quality control, shop assembly, transportation, insurance until commissioning, delivery at site, erection, testing and commissioning, performance testing, handing over, and a two-year guarantee for the electro-mechanical equipment and systems on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) basis. The contract, valued at Rs 5.96 billion, has a…