The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects has granted or recommended Terms of Reference (ToR) for four hydroelectric and pumped storage projects across Maharashtra, Bihar, and Arunachal Pradesh during its 53rd meeting held virtually on April 29–30, 2026. The projects together represent more than 5,100 MW of planned capacity. The proposals…
Bajel Projects Limited announced on February 6, 2026, that it has secured two contracts from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), together valued at over Rs 400 crore. The orders cover a substation extension and a high-capacity transmission line, supporting grid strengthening and renewable energy integration. The first contract, categorised as a ‘Large’ order…
GE Vernova has won a contract from Powerlink, Queensland’s state-owned transmission utility, to supply equipment for its Capital Work program. The agreement includes the delivery of 69 Dead Tank Circuit Breakers (DTCBs), rated 245kV and above, to bolster Queensland’s renewable energy integration and enhance power infrastructure resilience. Manufactured by GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business at…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) reports that transmission and transformation capacity additions in the first seven months (April-October) of FY25 have surpassed planned targets. This marks the first instance of exceeding the target in FY25. A total of 4,337 circuit kilometres (ckm) of transmission lines were added, 10% higher than the planned 4,762 ckm. Similarly,…