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Adani Energy adds 2,000 ckm to transmission portfolio

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Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has added over 2,000 circuit kilometers (ckm) to its under-construction power transmission portfolio with three new project wins in Q2 FY25. These projects, totalling 2,059 ckm of transmission lines and 13,500 MVA of substation capacity, bring AESL’s total under-construction portfolio to 5,155 ckm of lines and 35,071 MVA. All three projects are part of interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route, with a combined…

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Centre explores PLI scheme for localising power transmission supply chain

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The Indian government is considering various incentive options, including a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, to localise equipment for the power transmission sector, according to Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal. Speaking at a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) event, Agarwal encouraged industry stakeholders to explore ways to localise the supply chain for transmission equipment. At the same event, Union Power Minister M L Khattar launched the National Electricity Plan (Transmission), which proposes adding over 1,91,000 ckm of…