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Tata Power commissions 765 kV transmission corridors in Uttar Pradesh
By February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Tata Power Company Limited has commissioned two 765 kV Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission corridors in Uttar Pradesh, adding a total of 574 circuit kilometers to the state’s transmission network. The new lines are intended to strengthen the Northern Grid and support large scale power evacuation across Uttar Pradesh. The commissioned corridors include the 380 circuit kilometer Mainpuri Bara line and the 194 circuit kilometer Mainpuri Unnao line. These assets have been developed under the…

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APTRANSCO plans Rs 9300 crore transmission expansion in Andhra Pradesh
By January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

The Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd (APTRANSCO) has outlined plans to complete 55 major transmission projects with a total investment of Rs 9,319.30 crore. The programme will strengthen the state’s power transmission network and ensuring reliable electricity supply across Andhra Pradesh. According to G Surya Sai Praveenchand, Joint Managing Director of the Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd (APTRANSCO), the projects will add 8,853 MVA of transformation capacity and 1,558 circuit kilometers of transmission…

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RECPDCL issues RFP for 765 kV Kankani transmission upgrade
By January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a Transmission Service Provider (TSP) for the project titled “Upgrading 400 kV GSS Kankani to 765 kV GSS along with associated transmission line Package 3 (P3)”. RECPDCL is acting as the Bid Process Coordinator for the project. The project will be awarded through a tariff based competitive bidding process. The selected bidder will acquire and develop the project on…

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PFCCL issues RFP for Krishnagiri REZ Phase I transmission project
By January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to appoint a Transmission Service Provider (TSP) for the “Transmission System for integration of Krishnagiri REZ Phase-I.” The selected TSP will establish, own, operate, and transfer the Transmission System for integration of Krishnagiri REZ Phase I under a Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT) model. The scope includes setting up new 765/400/220 kV pooling stations…

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PGCIL commissions India’s first 315 MVA synthetic ester transformer
By January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) has inaugurated the nation’s first 315 MVA, 400/220/33 kV transformer filled with synthetic ester oil at its Bhiwadi substation in Rajasthan. The installation marks a significant step toward more environmentally conscious and safer grid infrastructure. The commissioning event was attended by senior PGCIL leadership, including Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Dr. R. K. Tyagi. He was accompanied by Director (Finance) Shri G. Ravisankar, Director (Operations) Shri Naveen Srivastava, Director…

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L&T wins contract for 3,000 MW Saidongar pumped storage project
By January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Larsen and Toubro Limited (L&T) has secured a large contract from Torrent Energy Storage Solutions Private Limited for the construction of the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in Raigad, Maharashtra. The project is set to become the largest pumped storage facility in India. The order has been awarded to L&T’s Heavy Civil Infrastructure business vertical. The scope of work includes the design, engineering, and execution of all civil and hydro mechanical components of…

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Tata Power commissions Jalpura–Khurja transmission project in Greater Noida
By January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

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. The newly commissioned system is designed to support power requirements in Greater Noida and the National Capital Region (NCR). Surplus…

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GE Vernova wins PGCIL order for Chandrapur HVDC upgrade
By December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

GE Vernova T&D India Limited announced on 17 December 2025 that it has received a Letter of Award from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for the refurbishment of the 2 x 500 MW high voltage direct current (HVDC) Chandrapur back to back link. The project is a key interconnection between the Northern and Southern regions of India. The contract awarded by the domestic public sector utility PGCIL covers the design, supply, and execution…

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Battery storage costs decline sharply as policy support expands
By December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

The cost of battery energy storage systems discovered through competitive bidding has fallen steeply over the past two years, supported by viability gap funding schemes and transmission charge waivers, according to information presented in Parliament. The cost of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity discovered through tariff based competitive bidding during 2022 to 2023 was about Rs 10.18 per kWh, assuming the storage system is used for two cycles per day. In recent bids, the…

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L&T wins key offshore wind and grid infrastructure projects
By October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a major role in TenneT’s High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) offshore wind program. TenneT, the Dutch-German transmission system operator, nominated L&T in collaboration with Hitachi Energy to deliver advanced HVDC converter stations that will support renewable energy integration across the North Sea. The project aims to accelerate the transmission of large-scale renewable power into the European grid, particularly across German and Dutch offshore wind zones. The partnership combines L&T’s…

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