Transmission & distribution

IndiGrid, a power sector infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), has operationalized its first greenfield project, Kallam Transmission Ltd (KTL), at Beed, Maharashtra.

India’s apex court has relaxed restrictions on the construction of overhead transmission lines in the potential areas for renewable energy generation in Rajasthan and Gujarat. It has also constituted a new committee to identify measures and safeguards to be adopted in overhead transmission that can help conservation of Great Indian Bustard.

Nepal is seeking consultants to expand its power system, which includes building more than 200 kilometers of new transmission lines, upgrading existing ones, and constructing solar and solar-wind hybrid energy systems for remote areas. The deadline for expressing interest is Feb. 27, 2024.

The investment is required in building capacities across solar, hydro, wind, and waste-to-energy sectors, green hydrogen (including electrolyzers), batteries, and transmission.

Siemens Ltd has reported strong double-digit profitable revenue growth across businesses for the first quarter of financial year 2024 ended Dec. 31, 2023.

This is Apraava’s third transmission project win within the last 12 months. The project involves setting up 40 km of 765 kV double-circuit transmission lines and a 3,000 MVA substation.

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd, a private-sector transmission and distribution company in India, has recorded a revenue of INR 3,615 crore ($434.78 million) for Q3 FY 2024, 19% up year-on-year.

The biggest question for the transition from the conventional practice of electricity generation to 100% eco-clean renewable energy resources is, can we maintain the electricity grid stable every minute of every day? The answer is clearly YES, and it is practical.

Torrent Power will develop 3,450 MW of solar power projects, 1,045 MW of hybrid power projects, and the solar park infrastructure for a 7 GW solar power project in Gujarat. It will also set up a 100 ktpa green hydrogen/green ammonia production facility in the state.

Sterlite Power recorded a significant INR 700 crore ($84 million) increase in order wins compared to Q1 FY 2024.