CEA Proposes Reconductoring Of ISTS Transmission Lines Under RTM Mode Updated On Tue, Jul 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) issued a draft discussion paper on reconductoring ISTS (Inter-State Transmission System) lines. The central authority said that this could augment power transmission capacity and standardize the system. The government agency asked the stakeholders and the general public to send in their objections and comments on the same by July 17, […] Read more
Govt Proposes To Delicence Transmission Line Setup For Bulk Consumers Updated On Fri, Jun 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has now proposed delicensing establishing, operating and maintaining transmission lines for certain segments of power consumers and electricity generators. It includes bulk power consumers, power generating firms, captive generators, or an energy storage system (ESS). The proposal has featured in the latest Draft Electricity (Amendment) Rules 2023. The ministry has put […] Read more
CEA Issues O&M Norms For New Transmission Service Providers Updated On Tue, Jun 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has now come up with fresh guidelines for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of electricity transmission networks. The authority crafted these norms to clarify the role of the new transmission service provider (TSP) towards the O&M works of its assets. The order said that the Request for Proposal (RfP) documents for projects […] Read more
COD Delay Hands Acme Solar A Bigger Transmission Bill, As CERC Rules In Favour of CTUIL Updated On Mon, Jun 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a recent order, the Central Electricity Regulatory Comission (CERC) has ruled in favour of CTUIL in a case brought by Acme Solar against the central utility. Acme Solar, in this case pertaining to a 250 MW project of the firm at Bhadla, Rajasthan, has contended that CTUIL (Central Transmission Utility of Indian Limited), was […] Read more
Trial Shows Possibility Of Solar Power Transmission From Space To Earth Updated On Fri, Jun 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The success of solar power on the Earth is already getting traction, leading to faster adoption of clean energy worldwide. However, have you ever wondered about the possibility of getting solar energy from space without any wired connections? Early trials have shown that such systems are feasible. A space solar power prototype launched into orbit in […] Read more
RECPDCL Grants ISTS Transmission SPV ‘KPS1’ To Megha Engineering Updated On Fri, Apr 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy On Friday, the REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) announced granting the project-specific Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)—KPS1 Transmission Limited to Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited. An official release from REC said that the firm was awarded the project after it emerged as the successful bidder of the power ministry’s Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) project, […] Read more
CERC Extends Deadline For Power Generators To Submit Details On Generation, Transmission Updated On Fri, Apr 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest order, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has extended the deadline for the power generators to submit their details from April 15 to May 15 of this year. The Commission, earlier on March 29, sought information from these generators for making the terms and conditions for tariff for the period starting from April […] Read more
Transmission Gets Stronger Push with Approval of Green Power Transmission Line in Bundelkhand Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Towards the establishment of a Green Energy Corridor in Bundelkhand, the Cabinet has given its nod to a project on the laying of power transmission lines. These will be more than 2,000 km. The clearance has also been issued for close to 20 substations towards solar power evacuation from power plants under development in various […] Read more
Sterlite Power Bags Green Energy Transmission Project in Rajasthan Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Private sector power transmission infrastructure developer and solutions provider across India and Brazil, Sterlite Power, has bagged a transmission project for evacuation of power from Renewable Energy Zones in Rajasthan. These are under Phase-III Part G. Sterlite Power won the project through the bidding process via tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB). The firm received the Letter […] Read more
