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PFCCL issues RFP for Krishnagiri REZ Phase I transmission project
By January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to appoint a Transmission Service Provider (TSP) for the “Transmission System for integration of Krishnagiri REZ Phase-I.” The selected TSP will establish, own, operate, and transfer the Transmission System for integration of Krishnagiri REZ Phase I under a Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT) model. The scope includes setting up new 765/400/220 kV pooling stations…

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MNRE extends timelines for RE projects delayed by GIB case
By January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order granting time extensions to renewable energy projects delayed due to the Supreme Court case related to the Great Indian Bustard (GIB). The relief applies to projects located in Rajasthan and Gujarat that were affected by delays in securing statutory approvals for overhead power lines. The order, dated January 12, 2026, has been addressed to key Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies. These include Solar Energy…

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CTU issues advisory on additional RE capacity in connectivity studies
By January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

The Central Transmission Utility (CTU) has issued a follow up advisory on processing generator connection applications where installed capacity in simulation studies differs from the capacity stated in the connectivity grant letter for renewable energy (RE) plants and parks. Citing a Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) order dated December 8, 2025 in Petition No. 14/SM/2025, the CTU said RE developers are allowed to install additional equipment such as inverters or wind turbine generators (WTGs) to…

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POWERGRID charges 765 kV Bhadla II–Sikar II transmission line
By January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has charged the 765 kV double circuit Bhadla II–Sikar II (2nd) transmission line, strengthening the high capacity transmission corridor for evacuation of renewable energy from Rajasthan. The charging was carried out by POWERGRID Bhadla Sikar Transmission Limited (PBSTL), a tariff based competitive bidding subsidiary of POWERGRID. Sh. G. Ravisankar, Director (Finance), and Sh. Abhinav Verma, Chief General Manager (Head, Rajasthan Projects), along with other senior officials, were present…

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Tata Power commissions Jalpura–Khurja transmission project in Greater Noida
By January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

The Tata Power Company Limited has announced the commissioning of a major transmission infrastructure project in Uttar Pradesh, strengthening the regional power network. The project involves the 400 / 220 kV Metro Depot Substation and associated transmission lines in Greater Noida, adding 1,000 MVA of transformation capacity to meet rising electricity demand in the region. The newly commissioned system is designed to support power requirements in Greater Noida and the National Capital Region (NCR). Surplus…

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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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REC incorporates subsidiary to develop Munak transmission project in Haryana
By January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

REC Limited informed the stock exchanges that a new wholly owned subsidiary named Munak Power Transmission Limited has been incorporated to support an upcoming transmission project in Haryana. The company stated that Munak Power Transmission Limited was incorporated on January 5, 2026, and the certificate of incorporation was received on January 7, 2026. The entity is a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), which is itself a wholly owned subsidiary…

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RFP issued for WR ER inter regional transmission expansion projects
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has invited Requests for Proposal (RFP) to select Transmission Service Providers for two components of the Western Region Eastern Region (WR ER) Inter Regional Network Expansion Scheme. The Ministry of Power (MoP), through a Gazette Notification dated September 18, 2025, appointed RECPDCL as the Bid Process Coordinator for both projects. In November 2025, RECPDCL created two special purpose entities, WR ER Part A Power Transmission Limited and WR…

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Regulatory Updates

CERC adopts ISTS transmission charges for three renewable evacuation projects
By January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved levelized annual transmission charges for three Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) projects supporting renewable evacuation and grid strengthening after confirming transparent Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) processes. In Petition No. 861/AT/2025, Rajgarh Neemuk Power Transmission Limited vs. Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd. & Others, the Commission adopted levelized annual transmission charges of Rs 3,670.73 million. The charge was quoted by the successful bidder, G R Infraprojects Limited,…

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Features

India’s transmission and distribution policy wrap 2025
By January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

The year 2025 began with significant momentum in planning and regulatory clarity for India’s power transmission and distribution landscape. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) took a decisive step in January by proposing amendments to its Transmission Planning Criteria manual to establish regional standing committees for reviewing intrastate and interstate transmission systems. This move, aimed at decentralizing and strengthening the planning process, envisioned five regional committees to address constraints, examine new proposals, and assess systems linked…

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