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Powergrid commissions HVPNL interconnection project

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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has commissioned the “Augmentation of ISTS for Interconnection of HVPNL Transmission Schemes,” effective 6th October 2024, with the Notification for Commercial Operation (DOCO) received on 10th December 2024. The project connects the inter-state transmission system (ISTS) with HVPNL’s intra-state network, ensuring ‘N-1’ compliance at the 220 kV level. It includes ICT upgrades at the 400/220 kV Bahadurgarh and Jind substations. The Rs 11.7 billion project was approved by…

Power Sector News Roundup for November 29, 2024

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Global: Egypt and Hynfra to develop $1.6 billion green ammonia facility SGCC connects first section of Ningxia–Hunan UHVDC transmission project First phase of UK-Germany energy link completed in NeuConnect project ENERCON advances onshore wind projects in Iceland and Turkey Sonnedix inaugurates 150 MW Betierra solar project in Spain Vestas secures order for Nordseecluster B offshore wind project in Germany Hexicon secures majority stake in 1.1 GW MunmuBaram wind project Hitachi Energy to supply grid solutions…

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Sterlite Power wins contract of Rs 682.5 million from PGCIL

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Sterlite Power Transmission Limited has secured a contract worth Rs 682.5 million from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for reconductoring Package OH01. The package includes the reconductoring of the 220 kV Hisar (PG) to Hisar (IA) single circuit line and the 400 kV Raichur to Veltoor (Mahabubnagar) line with high-tension low-sag (HTLS) conductors.  This project involves reconductoring the transmission line and upgrading the 400 kV bays at Raichur and Mahabubnagar to fully utilize…

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CEA plans RE-based transmission of 613 GW by 2032

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has outlined a comprehensive plan to build transmission capacity for 613 GW of renewable energy by 2032. In its latest ‘National Electricity Plan,’ the CEA projects that India’s non-fossil fuel capacity will reach 653 GW by 2031-32. This includes 385 GW from solar (with 60 GW from rooftop solar), 165 GW from wind, 62.8 GW from hydro, 19.6 GW from nuclear, 15.5 GW from biomass, and 5.4 GW from small…

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PFCCL signs MoU with CEA to collaborate on power sector projects

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On October 14, 2024, PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) to collaborate on generation, transmission, and distribution projects.  PFCCL, which provides consultancy services to the power sector, also plays a crucial role in developing ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) and acts as the Bid Coordinator for selecting developers for independent transmission projects (ITPs), as appointed by the Ministry…

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Reactors in Transmission and Distribution

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Reactors help in controlling power flow, enhancing voltage stability, and minimizing the risk of faults within increasingly complex power systems. Reactive power, unlike active power, does not transfer energy from source to load but is necessary for voltage control and maintaining the stability of alternating current (AC) systems. Reactors, by providing inductive reactance, absorb excess reactive power in the system, thereby controlling voltage rise, which is especially important during light-load conditions or in long transmission…

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Transformation and transmission capacity overview for August 2024

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As of August 2024, the total transformation capacity in India reached 12,69,350 MVA. During the financial year 2024-25, up until August, a total of 18,270 MVA had been added to the country’s substations, with 3,650 MVA being added in August alone. The Central Sector contributed 6,330 MVA out of the planned 51,645 MVA during the first five months of FY 2024-25. Power Grid Corporation India Limited (PGCIL) added 6,015 MVA during this period. The progress…