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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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L&T secures nuclear and grid infrastructure orders
By September 17, 2025October 28, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has received orders from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) and multiple contracts for grid infrastructure projects in India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman. The Heavy Civil Infrastructure business of L&T will execute the mechanical package for Units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in Tamil Nadu. The work involves installation of the nuclear reactor, turbine, generator, condenser, sea water systems, polar and trestle…

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Hitachi Energy to supply 765 kV transformers to Power Grid
By July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Hitachi Energy India has secured an order from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) to supply 30 single-phase 765 kV, 500 MVA transformers. According to the company’s press release, the transformers will be manufactured at Hitachi Energy’s facility in Maneja, Vadodara, Gujarat. India’s transformer demand has risen by 15 percent annually over the past two years. The 765 kV transformers enable long-distance, high-volume power transfer with reduced transmission losses, lower land use, and improved…

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Assam Cabinet approves for grid upgrade and new thermal policy
By May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

The Cabinet of Assam has approved the release of Rs 2.44 billion for land acquisition to upgrade the 220 kV grid substation of Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL) at Sarusajai in Guwahati. This move is part of Assam’s effort to strengthen its transmission infrastructure and support growing industrial demand. The substation renovation is expected to improve grid reliability and accommodate future load growth in the region. In a parallel decision, the Cabinet approved a…

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SSEN Transmission plans £22bn investment for 2026-2031
By December 11, 2024December 11, 2024

SSEN Transmission, a subsidiary of SSE, plans to invest at least £22 billion ($28 billion) in grid infrastructure between April 2026 and March 2031. The proposed investment aligns with the Revenue = Incentives + Innovation + Outputs (RIIO) framework established by energy regulator Ofgem. SSEN Transmission has submitted its business plan, emphasizing the need for an investable framework with appropriate financial returns to support the unprecedented scale of decarbonization efforts. The company has also outlined…

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JERA Nex and Catalyst Energy partner for clean energy deployment in US
By November 4, 2024November 4, 2024

Renewable energy firm JERA Nex has formed a strategic partnership with Catalyst Energy Partners (CEP) to accelerate clean energy deployment across the United States. This collaboration aims to develop, construct, own, and operate new utility-scale renewable energy facilities, leveraging existing grid infrastructure alongside conventional power plants. Through this partnership, JERA Nex will provide financial backing, strategic insights, and operational expertise to support CEP’s clean energy projects. CEP brings a portfolio of development-stage renewable assets and…

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India seeks $70 million from CIF to bolster energy storage and grid projects
By October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

India has drafted a proposal seeking $70 million in financing from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to enhance energy storage systems (ESS) and grid projects under the Renewable Energy Integration Investment Plan (REI IP), a joint effort by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Of the requested amount, $5 million will support technical assistance, project preparation, and capacity building. The initiative aims to mobilise $1.1 billion with funding…

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