Updates and analysis on the power grid, including transmission infrastructure, distribution networks, grid modernization, and system reliability.
The Tata Power Company Limited has announced the commissioning of a major transmission infrastructure project in Uttar Pradesh, strengthening the regional power network. The project involves the 400 / 220 kV Metro Depot Substation and associated transmission lines in Greater Noida, adding 1,000 MVA of transformation capacity to meet rising electricity demand in the region….
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has emerged as the successful bidder for an interstate transmission project, titled “Transmission system strengthening for integration of additional RE potential at Davanagere (0.25 GW) and Bellary (2.75 GW).” The project was awarded through the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process. It will be developed on a Build, Own,…
REC Limited informed the stock exchanges that a new wholly owned subsidiary named Munak Power Transmission Limited has been incorporated to support an upcoming transmission project in Haryana. The company stated that Munak Power Transmission Limited was incorporated on January 5, 2026, and the certificate of incorporation was received on January 7, 2026. The entity…
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has invited Requests for Proposal (RFP) to select Transmission Service Providers for two components of the Western Region Eastern Region (WR ER) Inter Regional Network Expansion Scheme. The Ministry of Power (MoP), through a Gazette Notification dated September 18, 2025, appointed RECPDCL as the Bid Process Coordinator for…
Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) has released a detailed discussion paper on “Grid-Forming Technology and Possible Applications in the Indian Power System,” prepared by the National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC). The document reviews grid-forming (GFM) inverter technology, compares it with the currently used grid-following (GFL) systems, and invites stakeholder comments until 28 February 2026….
The National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) of Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India) has released a consultation paper setting out how Automatic Generation Control (AGC) can be extended to Renewable Energy Generating Stations (REGS), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Pumped Storage Plants (PSP). Issued on 31 December 2025, the document captures learnings from pilot…
CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited has emerged as the lowest (L1) bidder in a major transformer bulk procurement tender issued by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL). According to PGCIL’s procurement portal, the tender relates to the “400 kV Transformer Package 4TR 10 BULK” under the Bulk Procurement of 765 kV and 400…
The Haryana government has sanctioned infrastructure tenders worth Rs 40.16 billion, targeting significant upgrades to the state’s power distribution network and key urban development projects. The approvals are aimed at strengthening electricity infrastructure and reducing transmission losses across the region. According to an official announcement, the approved works focus on the development of distribution infrastructure…
A dedicated 132 kV power evacuation line for the Kajra solar project in Bihar has been commissioned, enabling grid connectivity for one of India’s largest solar-plus-battery storage developments. The line will transmit power from the Kajra facility in Lakhisarai district to the Haveli Kharagpur and Lakhisarai substations. The newly operational transmission network, equipped with a…
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has awarded Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) a major contract worth Rs 3,618 million for supplying high-capacity transformers. The contract forms part of a bulk procurement package aimed at strengthening national transmission infrastructure. The state-owned transmission utility finalised the award for the “765 kilovolt (kV) Transformer Package TTR-15/BULK.”…