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POWERGRID wins Davanagere–Bellary RE transmission project
By January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has emerged as the successful bidder for an interstate transmission project, titled “Transmission system strengthening for integration of additional RE potential at Davanagere (0.25 GW) and Bellary (2.75 GW).” The project was awarded through the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process. It will be developed on a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis, with an estimated capital cost of Rs 1,111 crore. The project will be implemented through…

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Viviana Power Tech signs Rs 2,448 crore MoUs in Gujarat
By October 14, 2025October 28, 2025

Viviana Power Tech Limited has signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Gujarat government, worth Rs 2,448 crore, on the opening day of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) 2025. The agreements cover the design, supply, and execution of substations, power transmission and distribution systems, renewable energy projects, smart grid upgrades, and the manufacturing and supply of transformers. The projects are expected to create employment for over 2,000 people in the state. Viviana Power…

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Goa explores Rs 5,000 crore JICA loan to upgrade power infrastructure
By October 1, 2025October 28, 2025

Goa is considering a Rs 5,000 crore loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to modernise its electricity network and improve reliability and efficiency across residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. The funding would support the replacement of ageing transmission and distribution equipment, including substations, transformers, and distribution lines, aiming to reduce technical losses and strengthen overall system performance. A key objective of the project is to integrate renewable energy sources. The upgraded network will…

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Odisha seeks early approval of Rs 3,069 crore for power upgrades
By August 1, 2025August 1, 2025

The Odisha government has requested early clearance of Rs 3,069 crore under the revamped distribution sector scheme (RDSS) to strengthen its power distribution system and reduce technical and commercial losses. The proposed funding will support infrastructure modernisation, prepaid smart metering for consumers, and system-level metering. The plan aligns with RDSS goals to improve power reliability and cut losses nationwide. As part of its submission, the state has proposed disaster-resilient infrastructure, including selective underground cabling within…

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India’s pumped storage pipeline hits 87 GW across 69 projects
By July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

India has introduced several measures to accelerate the development of hydro pumped storage projects (PSPs), while the national pipeline now spans 69 projects with a combined capacity of over 87 GW. As of June 30, 2025, ten PSPs totalling 6.2 GW have been commissioned. Another eight projects with 8.5 GW are under construction, and five projects with 5.8 GW have secured technical concurrence from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). An additional 46 projects totalling 64.8…

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India identifies 10 old thermal sites for potential nuclear conversion
By July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

The Indian government has identified 10 retired or ageing thermal power plant sites across multiple states for potential conversion into nuclear power plants. This marks a preliminary step in a larger plan to scale up nuclear capacity by repurposing existing infrastructure. According to The Economic Times, the shortlisted sites include the Wanakbori thermal power plant in Gujarat, which houses seven units of 210 MW each. These sites will undergo detailed evaluation by a site selection…

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Rajesh Power wins Rs 597.9 mn order for power systems in GIFT City
By June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

Rajesh Power Services Limited has secured a Rs 597.9 million contract from GIFT Power Company Limited to develop distribution and backup power systems in GIFT City, Gandhinagar. The project covers both the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Domestic Tariff Area (DTA). The contract includes three key components. Part A focuses on setting up grid power supply infrastructure in the SEZ. Part B involves installing backup power systems for both SEZ and DTA zones. Part C…

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Andhra Pradesh commissions 18 transmission projects
By April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has commissioned 18 transmission projects across the state. These include upgrades such as interconnecting transformer (ICT) capacity augmentation and installation of additional bus reactors to support reactive power management. The completed projects involve seven 400 kV substations and eleven 220 kV substations. The total estimated cost is Rs 10.95 billion. Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand stated that 55 more transmission projects are under execution. These include similar ICT augmentations and reactive…

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Bihar to complete key transmission lines and substations by FY 2026
By April 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Several transmission lines and substations in Bihar are expected to be completed by FY 2026, significantly enhancing the state’s electricity infrastructure. Among the key projects is the construction of one 400 kV and three 220 kV transmission lines, aimed at evacuating power from the Chausa Coal Based Power Project. Additionally, new grid substations (GSS) will be set up in Bhore (Gopalganj), Chandi (Nalanda), and Sarairanjan (Samastipur) at an estimated cost of Rs 1.23 billion, Rs…

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L&T sets up new subsidiary for green hydrogen business
By April 7, 2025April 7, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has incorporated L&T Green Energy Kandla Private Limited through its wholly-owned unit, L&T Energy Green Tech Limited. The company was officially registered on April 4, 2025. The new entity will focus on the development of green hydrogen and its derivatives, including green ammonia. It will also undertake related business activities as part of L&T’s strategy to scale up its presence in the green hydrogen sector. Earlier this week, the company’s Heavy…

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