KEC International, TRIL, and HPL secure major contracts in T&D sector
Author: PPD Team Date: March 21, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: March 21, 2025
KEC International Limited has won a contract from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for the construction of an 800 kV high voltage direct current (HVDC) and 765 kV transmission line. The contract was awarded on March 15, 2025.
Transformers and Rectifiers India Limited (TRIL) has secured a Rs 7.26 billion contract from Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) for the supply of auto transformers and bus reactors. The contract, awarded on March 17, 2025, is expected to be completed within 18 months.
HPL Electric and Power Limited (HPL) has won a Rs 3.69 billion contract for the supply of smart meters. The project will be executed as per the terms and conditions of the purchase order or supply agreement, contributing to India’s smart grid infrastructure.
Author: PPD Team Date: August 14, 2025 US solar cell manufacturer First Solar has filed a lawsuit against Adani Group’s Mundra Solar PV Ltd (MSPVL) in a Delaware court, alleging infringement of two patented solar panel manufacturing technologies. The company has sought compensation but has not disclosed the amount. According to Mint, First Solar contacted the Adani Group on April 1, claiming the technologies had been copied. MSPVL denied the allegations and, on April 15,…
Author: PPD Team Date: June 30, 2025 The World Bank has approved a $146 million grant through the International Development Association (IDA) to restore Syria’s damaged power infrastructure. The Syria Electricity Emergency Project (SEEP) aims to repair high-voltage lines and substations, with a focus on war-affected regions and key 400kV interconnections with Jordan and Türkiye. Most parts of Syria currently receive just two to four hours of power daily, affecting water, healthcare, and food services….
Author: PPD Team Date: January 9, 2026 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, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis, with an estimated capital cost of Rs 1,111…
Author: PPD Team Date: July 1, 2025 On 26 June 2025, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), under the Ministry of Power, observed Electrical Safety Day in New Delhi with a clear message: safety must go hand in hand with innovation. The theme, Smart Energy, Safe Nation, underlined the growing need to embed safety in every layer of India’s energy transition. The key highlight was the launch of the first-ever Electrical Safety Handbook. Jointly developed by…
Author: PPD Team Date: February 17, 2026 Torrent Power Limited has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% equity stake and convertible instruments in Nabha Power Limited (NPL) from L&T Power Development Limited (L&T PDL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), for an enterprise value of Rs 6,889 crore. The Securities Purchase Agreement (SPA) was executed on February 16, 2026. The transaction marks Torrent’s entry into the northern India power market. The…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 12, 2025 RDB Infrastructure and Power Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NRG Renewable Resources Private Limited to develop a 51 MWac solar power project in Maharashtra. The project, valued at Rs 2.77 billion, will be executed across six locations in the state. Work is expected to begin within seven days of receiving the advance payment. The contract is fully domestic and does not involve any related-party…