Transformers are among the most critical assets in power systems, and their reliable operation is essential for ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply. Given their high capital cost and strategic importance, transformers undergo a series of testing […]
In an interview with Power Line, Ratul Puri, Chairman, Hindustan Power Limited, discussed the company’s key focus areas, major milestones, energy transition initiatives and top strategic priorities. Edited excerpts… What is the outlook for Hindustan Power’s […]
By Atul Bali, Director, National Smart Grid Mission, and Executive Director, POWERGRID Rising renewable energy penetration, large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the growing deployment of battery energy storage systems are some of the […]
By Akash Agarwal, Head – Central Planning Cell, Power Transmission & Distribution Independent Company, L&T Construction The scale of operations in the power sector is significant, particularly in project execution and asset creation. Every year, […]
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market in May 2026 was 4,342 MUs at the IEX. The average market clearing price range was Rs 2.17 per unit to Rs 6.60 per unit at the IEX. […]
Sudhir Kumar Srivastav is director (commercial) at M.P. Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPMKVVCL), a position he has held since December 2022. Since October 2025, he has also been holding the additional charge of […]
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) and National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to develop a 4 × 270 MW (1,080 MW) coal-based captive thermal power plant at Angul, Odisha. The […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued an advisory on the safe and judicious use of electricity in view of El Niño conditions or otherwise. Citing the India Meteorological Department’s forecast of above-normal temperatures, the […]
NTPC Green Energy Limited has decided to raise Rs 25 billion through the private placement of unsecured non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The debentures will carry a coupon rate of 7.27 per cent per annum, and will […]
Rajesh Power Services Limited has secured new orders worth Rs 6.53 billion from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL). The turnkey projects involve the conversion of the existing 11 kV high-tension and low-tension overhead distribution […]
Serentica Renewables has secured a loan agreement of up to $345.1 million from a consortium of lenders led by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to refinance and develop its large-scale solar-wind hybrid project at Koppal, […]
SGCC, China’s largest state-owned transmission company, has commenced construction of the 750 kV Changbei transmission and transformation project in Xinjiang, to strengthen grid infrastructure supporting a multi-GW renewable energy base in Gurbantünggüt Desert. The project […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), the state-owned transmission utility has handed over the control room building extension housing the supervisory control and data acquisition/energy management system at the 330 kV Gwagwalada transmission substation in […]
At a recent Power Line conference on “Metering in India”, the session on “Utility Perspective” brought together industry leaders to discuss the progress of smart metering in India and its growing role in the power […]
Presidential approval granted for REC’s merger with PFC The President of India has approved the proposed merger of REC Limited with Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC). The merger proposal had earlier received approval from the […]
Energy security has become a major concern across the world, amidst rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions in the global fuel markets. India imports a large part of its crude oil and natural gas requirements, making […]
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has declared the commercial operation of the first part capacity of 50.4 MW of the Vanki Wind Energy Project, located at Nakhatrana in Kutch district, Gujarat. The project is being […]
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) and Konstelec Engineers Limited have entered into a joint venture (JV) to jointly bid for and execute nuclear infrastructure engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects in India. HCC will hold a […]
Hexa Climate has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with CESC Limited for the supply of 100 MW of inter-state transmission system-connected wind-solar hybrid power. The PPA has been awarded under CESC’s tariff-based competitive bidding […]
Sunsure Energy has secured Rs 2.62 billion debt financing from FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, and Axis Bank for its 75 MWp open-access solar project at Ilayangudi, Tamil Nadu. The debt will fund the […]
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