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PFCCL signs MoU with CEA to collaborate on power sector projects

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On October 14, 2024, PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) to collaborate on generation, transmission, and distribution projects.  PFCCL, which provides consultancy services to the power sector, also plays a crucial role in developing ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) and acts as the Bid Coordinator for selecting developers for independent transmission projects (ITPs), as appointed by the Ministry…

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Ramalingam Construction emerges as L1 bidder for Kerala distribution project

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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.

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L&T wins power transmission and distribution contracts in Middle East

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The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) division of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured significant orders in the Middle East to expand and strengthen electricity grids at high voltage levels. While the exact value of these contracts was not disclosed, the aggregate worth is estimated between Rs 100 billion and Rs 150 billion. In Saudi Arabia, L&T will establish ±500kV HVDC transmission links to interconnect different regions within the national electricity network, improving system resilience…

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Reactors in Transmission and Distribution

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Reactors help in controlling power flow, enhancing voltage stability, and minimizing the risk of faults within increasingly complex power systems. Reactive power, unlike active power, does not transfer energy from source to load but is necessary for voltage control and maintaining the stability of alternating current (AC) systems. Reactors, by providing inductive reactance, absorb excess reactive power in the system, thereby controlling voltage rise, which is especially important during light-load conditions or in long transmission…