The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) is examining a proposal to double the reverse power flow capacity of the Raigarh-Pugalur High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) link, aiming to strengthen the transfer of renewable energy from southern to western India. The proposal was reviewed at the NCT’s 40th meeting. It seeks to increase reverse flow capacity…
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has acquired SR and ER Power Transmission Limited (SRERPTL) after emerging as the successful bidder under a tariff based competitive bidding process. In a regulatory filing dated February 3, 2026, POWERGRID said it has completed the acquisition of the project specific company. SRERPTL is the special purpose vehicle…
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has launched the National Electricity Plan for transmission, targeting the transmission of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030 and over 600 GW by 2032. The plan also addresses the need for 47 GW of battery energy storage systems and 31 GW of pumped storage plants. From 2022-23 to 2031-32,…