Author: PPD Team Date: 27/09/2024
Ramalingam Construction has been declared the lowest (L1) bidder for the development of distribution infrastructure in the Kozhikode and Palakkad districts of Kerala. The turnkey contract, awarded by Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), falls under the Northern Region Package-I as part of the revamped reforms-based and results-linked distribution sector scheme. The bid value for the project is Rs 2.14 billion.
Author: PPD Team Date: 04/04/2025 Bajel Projects Limited, formerly Bajaj Electricals Limited, has commissioned two key transmission line packages totaling 132.65 km. The Raipur Pool–Dhamtari (CKT-I and CKT-II) line spans 88.65 km. It was developed under the Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXVIII (WRES-XXVIII). The Navsari–Magarwada (CKT-I and CKT-II) line spans 44 km. It is part of the Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXIX (WRES-XXIX) and the Transmission Network Expansion in Gujarat to increase ATC from ISTS – Part…
Author: PPD Team Date: 12/09/2024 ITI Limited has received an order worth Rs 3 billion from the Bihar Renewable Energy Development Authority (BREDA) to supply and install 100,000 solar street light systems under the Mukhyamantri Gramin Solar Street Light Yojana. The project will cover districts including Gopalganj, Siwan, Samastipur, Purnia, Araria, Gaya, Darbhanga, Patna, Katihar, and Khagaria. The Naini Plant of ITI Limited will manage the supply and installation, which will be supervised by BREDA….
Author: PPD Team Date: 16/01/2025 The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted an interstate transmission licence to Powergrid Bhadla Bikaner Transmission Ltd (PBBTL), a subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). The licence, valid for 25 years, is subject to regulatory conditions. PBBTL is developing the “Transmission system strengthening for interconnections of Bhadla-III and Bikaner-III complex” scheme in Rajasthan. This ISTS-TBCB project is based on a build, own, operate & transfer (BOOT)…
Author: PPD Team Date: 31/12/2024 The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has received a construction licence from the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) for the 1.2 GW Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 (C-5) in Punjab. PAEC’s application, submitted in April 2024, included the preliminary safety assessment report (PSAR) and documentation addressing nuclear safety, radiation protection, emergency preparedness, waste management, and security. Following a thorough review, the PNRA confirmed that the project met all regulatory…
Author: PPD Team Date: 30/01/2025 Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has identified land for two solar power projects in the Alappuzha and Kasargod districts of Kerala. The Kasargod project will be developed on approximately 50 acres of land, expected to be acquired soon. The Alappuzha project will be set up on 90 acres of land in Kuttanad, with KMRL currently in talks with the Kerala Forest Department to secure land approval. Both projects are expected…
Author: PPD Team Date: 13/11/2024 Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) has issued a tender for the development of 282 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) projects on government buildings across Rajasthan. The bid submission deadline is November 26, 2024. The project scope covers design, supply, erection, testing, commissioning, and 25 years of operation and maintenance (O&M) from the commissioning date.