Electrical & Power Industry News: Power/Electricity Distribution

Waaree welcomes proposed Basic Customs Duty on solar modules & cells Solar modules manufacturers Waaree Energies considers the recently proposed Basic Customs Duty on solar modules and cells with effect from 1st April 2022 as another step towards the upliftment of the sector. While appreciating the move Dr. Hitesh Doshi, Chairman, Waaree Group said, "We appreciate the Government’s move to impose 40% Basic Customs Duty on solar modules and 25%...

Powergrid launches certified e-tendering portal Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID), a central PSU under Ministry of Power, has established an e-tendering portal-PRANIT which will lead to less paperwork and ease of operation, making the tendering process more transparent. It has been certified by Standardisation, Testing and Quality Certification Directorate (STQC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.“POWERGRID is now the only organization in India to have an eProcurement solution on...

Adani Green Energy receives LOA for 300 MW wind power project Adani Renewable Energy Holding Fifteen Limited (AREHFL), a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has received a letter of award for 300 MW wind power project under a tender of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).“AREHFL participated in the tender issued by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for setting up 1200 MW ISTS connected Wind Power...

POWERGRID acquires 74%  stake in Jaiprakash Power Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (POWERGRID), a Maharatna PSE under Ministry of Power, has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (JPVL) to acquire 74% stake in Jaypee Powergrid Ltd-JV (JPL) in which POWERGRID holds 26% equity. JPL will become a wholly owned subsidiary of POWERGRID following this acquisition.JPL-JV has developed a 214 Km long EHV power transmission project...

Signify launches tailor-made 3D printed luminaires in India Signify launched India’s first tailor-made 3D printed luminaires. The company has set up a 3D printing manufacturing facility at its existing lighting factory in Vadodara, in addition to a design lab at its R&D center in Noida where interior designers, architects and lighting designers can experience the technology first-hand and see their luminaire being printed in front of their eyes. They can...

US invests $20 Mn to advance manufacturability of grid-scale flow battery systems The United States Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $20 million for research and development (R&D) that will advance the manufacturability of mid-sized flow battery systems.Flow batteries are electrochemical batteries that use externally stored electrolytes, making them cost less, safer, and more flexible and adaptable. While lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in electric vehicles and portable devices...

STT Global Data Centres unveils Experience Centre for skill development in Bengaluru STT Global Data Centres India (STT GDC India), as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, today unveiled an Experience Centre at its STT Bengaluru DC 3 facility in collaboration with Schneider Electric India Foundation (SEIF). The Experience Centre located in STT GDC India’s Centre of Excellence was inaugurated by Smt. K. Ratna Prabha, Former Chief Secretary, Chairperson...

Cabinet approves Rs. 9,129 Cr for strengthening of T&D systems in Arunachal Pradash, Sikkim The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a major step towards economic development of the States of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim through strengthening of intra-state transmission and distribution systems has approved the revised cost estimate (RCE) of comprehensive scheme for strengthening of transmission & distribution (T&D) in Arunachal Pradesh and...

Siemens commissions Pugalur-Thrissur HVDC power transmission link Siemens has commissioned 2,000 megawatts (MW) electricity transmission system, consisting of two links between Pugalur in the state of Tamil Nadu and Thrissur in Kerala. This claims to be the country’s first high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link featuring voltage-sourced converter (VSC) technology. The link supports Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) to counter power deficit in India’s southern region and improve the...

ReNew Power becomes World’s first clean energy firm to be recognised as Lighthouse by WEF ReNew Power, India’s leading renewable energy company, today announced that it has been named to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Lighthouse Network, which recognizes companies using new technologies to achieve environmentally sustainable, community supportive, profitable growth. In announcing ReNew’s appointment, the WEF specifically noted the Company’s recent investments in digital analytics and machine learning...

Powergrid acquires Ramgarh New Transmission Ltd under TBCB On being declared as successful bidder under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB), Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) on 9th March 2021 has acquired Ramgarh New Transmission Limited (RNTL) which is the project company to establish transmission system strengthening scheme for evacuation of power from solar energy zones, in Rajasthan (8.1 GW) under phase II – Part A.The project comprises establishment...

Tata Power denies having talks with Tesla to set up EV charging infra Tata Power denied any tie-up with Tesla, after media reports suggested the two companies were discussing a partnership to set up charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in India.Replying to clarification sought by the stock exchange BSE, Tata Power said, “We refer to your email bearing reference no. L/SURV/ONL/RV/RIS/ (2020-2021)/ 38 of even date, asking the Company to...

Govt committed to promoting renewable energy, especially in MSME Sector: Gadkari The Indian Government is committed to promote renewable energy resources in the country, especially in the MSME sector,” said Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises while addressing a webinar on “Atmanirbhar Bharat” – “Opportunities in Solar & MSME” organised by Indian People’s Forum in the United Arab Emirates.He said that the MSMEs with good track record...

Mahagenco sets new record by achieving power generation of 10,445 MWOn 9th March, Maharshtra State Power Generation Company Ltd (Mahagenco) achieved highest ever record power generation in its history of long 69 years by generating 10445 MW during the evening peak hours. Proper coal & fuel management is said to be key factor behind the record generation. After taking over as Energy Minister, Dr. Nitin Raut focused on  maximization of generation...

Eaton introduces EnergyAware UPS in IndiaEaton announces the launch of an industry-first data center solution – Energy Aware UPS using UPS-as-a-reserve (UPSaaR) in India. The solution will enable data centers to contribute to renewable energy and also earn from their UPS investments. As per the estimates, a data center could receive approx. $ 60,000 per MW / per year for its non-used capacity. In India, the colocation/third-party data center market...