Adani Green Energy’s Petition Against PGCIL Dismissed by CERC Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy CERC recently heard a petition filed by Adani Green Energy against Power Grid. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently heard a petition filed by Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) against the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL). The case was about three of Adani’s projects – a 500 MW wind project, 1,000 MW […] Read more
PGCIL Proposes Evacuation System For Potential Solar, Wind Farms in the Western Zone Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Powergrid Corporation of India (PGCIL) recently came up with a detailed proposal for developing a transmission system for the evacuation of power from potential solar and wind energy zones in the western region. The corporation agreed on the proposal during the first Western Region Standing Committee on Transmission (WRSCT) meeting. Subsequently, a petition was […] Read more
PGCIL Floats Tender For Rooftop Solar Plants at Bhatapara Substation Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 28, 2019 The Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) has invited bids for the setting up of grid-interactive rooftop solar PV power plants at 400/220 KV Bhatapara Substation in Maharashtra. The total tendered capacity for projects is 220 kW, of which 60 kW will be developed […] Read more
GE T&D India to Set Up PowerGrid’s Substation in Gujarat For Wind Power Evacuation Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Through this project, GE will help evacuate around 2500 MW of wind power generated in Gujarat. GE T&D India, part of GE’s Grid Solutions business in India, has been awarded a Rs 162 crore contract by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) to extend the 765kV AIS Substation and setting up a new 400kV […] Read more
PM Dedicated Rs 4,976 Cr Transmission Project to the Nation Updated On Sat, Feb 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Power Ministry claimed in a statement that, this Rs 4,976 crore project will improve the power system in Western UP along with Bundelkhand. With an aim to improve the power system, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated PowerGrid 765/400 kV Orai Sub-station & 765 kV Aligarh Sub-station and associated lines to the Nation at a […] Read more
PGCIL’s Indu Shekhar Jha Takes Oath as Member CERC Updated On Tue, Jan 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Prior to this, Jha was holding the post of Chief Managing Director, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) since 2015. The government has appointed Indu Shekhar Jha, former PGCIL CMD, as the Member of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). Prior to this, Jha was holding the post of Chief Managing Director, Power Grid Corporation […] Read more
Gov’t May Single out PGCIL for 25 Power Transmission Contracts Updated On Tue, Aug 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The private sector has also alleged the government authorities behind the move for being biased towards the state-run PGCIL. The government is thinking of awarding 25 small and medium-sized power transmission contracts to the state-run Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL). A government official close to development said, “National Committee on Transmission has recommended that […] Read more
NMC, PGCIL to Set up Floating Solar Power Plant on Gorewada Lake Updated On Wed, Jun 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Water treatment plant (WTP) that is adjacent to the lake will be the first beneficiary of the power generated from the panels. Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has decided to set up a floating solar power plant on Gorewada Lake to fulfill its electricity needs. This project is […] Read more
Hyderabad Metro Stations to Power with EV Charging Points Updated On Sat, May 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy A contract had been signed with the Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) to promote EV charging stations at metro stations. In a move to go green and provide eco-friendly services, L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) will soon be going to set-up electric vehicle (EV) charging points at the Metro stations. In a release LTMRHL said that, a […] Read more
