In Short : The board of Power Grid Corporation has approved a bond issue of ₹5,000 crore through private placement. This move aims to raise funds for financing various infrastructure projects and strengthening the power transmission network. The issuance is expected to enhance the company’s financial stability and support its ongoing efforts to expand and […]
RECPDCL hands Over Rajasthan-IV H-1 Power Transmission Limited to M/s Power Grid Corporation of India Limited – EQ
In Short : RECPDCL has officially handed over Rajasthan-IV H-1 Power Transmission Limited to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL). This transfer marks a significant step in enhancing the region’s power transmission infrastructure, aiming to improve efficiency and reliability in electricity delivery. PGCIL’s expertise will contribute to the development and operation of the transmission […]
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd issue Tender for RE sources in Kurnool Wind Energy Zone 3000 MW/ Solar Energy Zone 1500 MW – EQ
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd issue Tender for RE sources in Kurnool Wind Energy Zone 3000 MW/ Solar Energy Zone 1500 MW For more information please see below link: Tender Details : Tender Title : Construction of Transit Camp at 400/220KV Gooty Sub-station under Transmission System for evacuation of power from RE sources in […]
Power Grid acquires two transmission projects under competitive bidding – EQ
In Short : Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has acquired two transmission projects through competitive bidding. These acquisitions are part of Power Grid’s strategy to expand its transmission network and enhance India’s electricity infrastructure. The projects will help in strengthening the national grid, improving the reliability of power supply, and supporting the country’s […]
Power Grid Corp acquires Rajasthan IV E Power Transmission for ₹18.54 crore – EQ
In Short – POWERGRID, the state-owned Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, announced on August 19 its acquisition of Rajasthan IV E Power Transmission Ltd (RIVEPTL) for ₹18.54 crore. This acquisition follows POWERGRID’s successful bid under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding process, further expanding its footprint in the power transmission sector. In Detail – State-owned Power […]
Power Grid Corp bags 3 transmission projects under competitive bidding – EQ
In Short – Power Grid Corporation secures three transmission projects through competitive bidding. This achievement underscores Power Grid’s prowess in the energy sector and its commitment to enhancing India’s power infrastructure. By winning these projects, Power Grid reaffirms its position as a key player in the transmission segment, contributing significantly to the nation’s energy […]
Backing Up the Power Grid With Green Methanol – EQ
A closed-loop storage-plus-power system stockpiles renewable energy wherever it’s needed It would be great if everyone could back up the intermittent power from wind and solar plants with energy stored as low-cost, zero-carbon hydrogen gas. But hydrogen can be hard to store. Last month, when the Royal Society advised the British government to start building […]
Focus on ensuring stable power grid, renewables, not on green hydrogen: GTRI – EQ Mag
New Delhi : India should focus on ensuring a stable power transmission system and increasing renewables in the energy mix rather than on capital-intensive green hydrogen, think tank GTRI said in its report on Monday. Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that global private investments in green hydrogen are low, with rich countries providing substantial […]
Russia-occupied nuclear plant in Ukraine cut off from power grid – EQ Mag
The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine has been cut off from its external power supply and is relying on emergency generators to cool nuclear fuel and prevent a disaster. Each side blamed the other for the power outage on Monday. A Russia-installed local official said Ukraine had disconnected a power line and […]
Tackling the heating crisis: Circular design and the future of home energy storage – EQ Mag
As the environmental and financial costs of gas and oil boilers escalate, electric heat pumps have emerged as a promising eco-friendly heating solution – but they only go so far We must integrate heat pumps with renewable energy sources and energy storage technology, creating a smart, adaptable and sustainable home energy system. This shift hinges […]