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Regulatory Upadate: Part I.  Regulatory Upadate: Part-II.  Market Round-up.  Technical race heats up for mega thermal BoP package.  Ash handling bidders line up for complex multi - unit integration.  Competitive bidding opens for southern RE evacuation link.  Contracting news for the day: Part-1.  Contracting news for the day: Part-2.  Contracting news for the day: Part-3.  Contracting news for the day: Part-4.   Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day.  Download tenders and newclips.  Daily forward looking import matrices.  Plasma gasification hydrogen pilot draws strong technical line - up.  Solar bid race draws exceptional industry turnout.  Contracting news for the day: Part-1.  Contracting news for the day: Part-2.  Contracting news for the day: Part-3.  Contracting news for the day: Part-4.  Contracting news for the day: Part-5.  Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day.  Download tenders and newclips.  Regulatory Upadate: Part I.  Regulatory Upadate: Part II.  Regulatory Upadate: Part III.  Regulatory Upadate: Part IV.  Regulatory Upadate: Part V.  Contracting news for the day: Part-1.  Contracting news for the day: Part-2.  Contracting news for the day: Part-3.  Contracting news for the day: Part-4.  Contracting news for the day: Part-5.  Strong bidder lineup for extra - high voltage substation build.  Technical gate closes in multi site solar RESCO race.  Record bidder rush for rural grid solar contract under RESCO mode.  Technical sieve narrows field in 25 year Rajasthan solar contract.  Download tenders and newclips.  Daily round-up: Never before insights in how the power sector works.  Contracting news for the day: Part-1.  Contracting news for the day: Part-2.  Contracting news for the day: Part-3.  Contracting news for the day: Part-4.  Contracting news for the day: Part-5.  Eight bidder contest opens for multi region distribution revamp.  L1 wins ash system facilities upgrade with sub-Rs.30 crore quote.  Contracting news for the day: Part-8.  Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day.  Download tenders and newclips.  Daily roundup: Evening peak stability masks a subtle frequency dip.  NTPC - backed coal mining policy paper to chart long-term reform course.  Polymer insulator supply race ends with single firm clinching multi location 765kV contract.  Contracting news for the day: Part-1.  Contracting news for the day: Part-2.  Contracting news for the day: Part-3.  Contracting news for the day: Part-4.  Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day.  Download tenders and newclips.  Soil investigation at core of multi-domain consultancy win.  Daily forward looking import matrices.  What ails India's electricity grid: Market gaming and forecasting errors are rampant.  Consultancy contract clinched for 3GW transmission oversigh.  Contracting news for the day: Part-1.  Contracting news for the day: Part-2.  Contracting news for the day: Part-3.  Contracting news for the day: Part-4.  Contracting news for the day: Part-5.  Contracting news for the day: Part-6.  Contracting news for the day: Part-7.  Contracting news for the day: Part-8.  Contracting news for the day: Part-9.  Contracting news for the day: Part-10.  Contracting news for the day: Part-11.  Contracting news for the day: Part-12.  Contracting news for the day: Part-13.  Contracting news for the day: Part-14.  

Regulatory Upadate: Part I

Aug 19: Solar developers face land acquisition hurdles, UERC to review SCOD extensions
8Land acquisition issues are stalling solar projects across Uttarakhand. UERC's call for stakeholder comments may influence how such challenges are addressed in future policies.
Stranded energy due to open access: UPCL claims 21.95 MU loss
8UPCL reports 21.95 MU of stranded energy linked to open access consumers, raising concerns about the impact on fixed costs and prompting a call for surcharge adjustments.
Delayed technical feasibility reports stall Uttarakhand solar projects
8Doon Valley Solar's attempts to shift project sites highlight inefficiencies in UREDA's approval processes.
8Industry observers call for streamlined regulatory frameworks.
Sarju-III tariff decision: potential ripple effects for Uttarakhand energy tariffs
8The outcome of Sarju-III's tariff re-evaluation could influence energy pricing, affecting financial models and strategic planning for regional power projects.
Detailed FPPCA computations submitted: UPCL's bid for transparency
8In a move towards greater transparency, UPCL submits comprehensive FPPCA calculations, marking a significant step in aligning with regulatory expectations and ensuring consumer trust.
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Regulatory Upadate: Part-II

Aug 19: Stringent criteria set for IREDA's director role, highlighting sector specificity
8IREDA outlines rigorous eligibility for its Director (Projects) position, emphasizing experience in technical, financial, and environmental project management, underscoring a targeted approach to candidate selection.
Stakeholders face uncertainty as UERC relaxes regulations for temporary load release
8UERC's decision to allow temporary load release at a lower voltage level reflects the dynamic regulatory landscape and the pressing need for infrastructure development in the power sector.
UPCL’s draft PPA scrutiny highlights need for detailed evacuation plans
8The absence of evacuation plans in the draft PPA with JGN Sugar could lead to project delays, stressing the importance of comprehensive agreement terms.
Delays and disputes: UPCL challenges UERC's penalty enforcement
8The ongoing petition by UPCL against hefty penalties imposed by UERC for LT connection delays illustrates the friction between regulatory mandates and execution on the ground.
Uttarakhand's power network set for enhancement with substation upgrade approval
8As industrialization and solar power projects surge, the UERC has greenlit pivotal upgrades at the Jhajra substation, cementing infrastructure resilience in Dehradun's Garhwal Zone.
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Market Round-up

Aug 19: 8Real-Time Prices Split the Day in Two
RTM on 2025-08-18 swung from Rs 0.41/kWh at 13:00 to Rs 5.63/kWh at 19:00; the day averaged Rs 2.87/kWh.
Inference: The extreme intraday span points to bid-side conditions and product-mix effects rather than system-wide stress.
Why it matters: Portfolio hedges that ignore intraday shape risk will leak value even when day-ahead looks “benign.”
8Day-Ahead Stayed Firm as Intraday Whipsawed
On 2025-08-18, DAM weighted MCP was Rs 4.48/kWh with 158,299 MWh scheduled, while RTM averaged Rs 2.87/kWh the same day.
Inference: Stable day-ahead clears alongside volatile real-time suggest demand certainty at D-1 with flexibility priced in RTM.
Why it matters: Split your procurement anchor in DAM, fine-tune in RTM rather than treating them as substitutes.
8Three Exchanges, One Day, Three Stories
PXIL RTM (2025-08-14) cleared 275 MWh at Rs 10.00/kWhHPX RTM (2025-08-18) showed zero scheduled volume despite sell bids; IEX RTM (2025-08-18) cleared 153,031 MWh at Rs 2.87/kWh avg.
Inference: Liquidity and therefore price discovery remains concentrated on IEX, with PXIL showing episodic spikes and HPX thin prints.
Why it matters: OA buyers chasing “cheapest screen” risk slippage if they ignore exchange-specific depth.
8North’s Outage Book Is Heavy, Frequency Stayed Calm
On 2025-08-18 in NR, 
planned outages totalled 5.87 GW and forced 6.60 GW (12.47 GW combined). System-wide that day, mean frequency was 49.986 Hz; FDI 21.4.
Inference: Large unit outages did not spill into primary frequency stress pointing to reserves/load-gen alignment.
Why it matters: With outage risk internalised, price shocks won’t track headline MW unless reserves are thin.
8Assam Corridors Were Constrained a Third of Sunday
On 2025-08-17, 
NER-Assam TTC violations persisted for 28.6% of the day; ATC violations for 33.3%. DAM that day still printed Rs 2.78/kWh weighted pan-India.
Inference: Tightness was regional; national DAM stayed anchored by diversified supply and flow re-routing.
Why it matters: Buyers in NER face corridor-specific exposure even when all-India prices look soft.
8Eastern 765-kV Stayed Inside Band; North Had a Hotspot
On 2025-08-17, 
ER 765-kV nodes (e.g., Ranchi New, Jharsuguda) spent 100% of time within IEGC voltage band. On 2025-08-18, Chittorgarh showed 4.65% time above band.
Inference: Reactive control remains tight in ER, while a NW pocket needs tuning.
Why it matters: Voltage discipline lowers loss, improves transfer headroom, and dampens imbalance charges.
8Southern Hydro and Wind Did the Heavy Lifting
On 2025-08-18, 
Karnataka hydro 54.60 MUKerala hydro 35.23 MUTamil Nadu wind 113.78 MU. Meanwhile, HPX GDAM/HPDAM showed zeros across blocks.
Inference: SR balanced with scheduled hydro/RE rather than green exchange products, keeping procurement off-screen.
Why it matters: Asset-backed balancing can mute visible “green” liquidity buyers should track state supply stacks, not just GDAM prints.
8Station-Side Work Dominates NR Transmission Outages
On 2025-08-18, 
planned NR transmission outages skewed toward substations: 70 bays56 lines13 ICTs under the Planned sheet.
Inference: Utilities are prioritising node-level reliability (switchyards/transformers) over corridor outages prepping for shoulder-season flows.
Why it matters: Node hardening boosts resilience; corridor limits will bite only if dispatch surges past intra-regional thresholds.

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Technical race heats up for mega thermal BoP package

Aug 19: 8A 2x800MW super thermal expansion has reached the technical bid stage with a mix of EPC majors and specialists competing. The package covers critical BoP systems under a leading PSU’s ownership.
8Contractors from infra EPC and ash handling backgrounds have entered the fray for a 2x800MW Stage II BoP package underscoring the multi utility nature of this contract.
8Technical bids for a large 1600MW Stage II project have drawn both niche BoP firms and full scope contractors signaling wider vendor appetite for NTPC scale packages. Details

Ash handling bidders line up for complex multi - unit integration

Aug 19: 8Three firms have submitted bids to engineer and commission integrated ash handling facilities across three 800MW units owned by a central power utility marking a key step in project execution.
8A large scale ash handling package linked to a 2400MW pithead coal station is now in technical evaluation highlighting the importance of seamless ash evacuation for uninterrupted plant operations. Details

Competitive bidding opens for southern RE evacuation link

Aug 19: 8Four firms have prequalified to vie for the high voltage corridor including top transmission majors and infra contractors. The winner will construct and maintain the system for long term tariff recovery.
8To integrate upcoming solar and wind projects a new ISTS package will link Davanagere’s renewable hubs into the national grid. The scope spans 765/400kV lines bays and substation augmentation.
8The project forms part of the national renewable integration roadmap under the CTU’s long term grid plan. It will reduce curtailments and enhance interstate power transfer capability. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-1

Aug 19: Ninth extension pushes 400 kV intra - state project further
8A critical 400 kV substation package in southern India has now seen its bid date stretch to late August. The project floated under tariff based competitive bidding reflects the owner’s difficulty in aligning developers for a large capacity intra state backbone scheme.
8Despite its strategic role in southern India’s grid strengthening a 400 kV intra state transmission package remains in limbo after nine bid extensions. The owner continues to seek wider participation through relaxed timelines.
8A 400 kV substation and line package meant to boost Karnataka’s transmission capacity has repeatedly moved its bid date. Industry sources point to issues of land readiness technical specifications and coordination with renewable inflows.
Karnataka grid upgrade hinges on new 400 kV hub
8The project aims to establish a large 400kV substation with associated lines under the TBCB model designed to ease load flow in Mandya district. For bidders this signals both an engineering heavy build and long term O&M responsibility.
8A tariff based competitive bidding project for a 400kV intra state substation has now stretched to its ninth extension with bids due late August. The persistent delays underscore both heightened interest and the complex preparation challenges for prospective transmission developers. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-2

Aug 19: Substation expansion drive gets another bid window extension
8A state transmission utility has once again extended the deadline for a major Indian power projects package. Covering three new 132 kV substations with associated transmission line projects, the bid submission has been pushed back first from August 18 and now till August 26. Such repeated extensions in substation projects highlight the complexity of site readiness and the challenges of contractor mobilization in large EPC contracts.
8With bidding now open till August 26, the three substation projects package offers a wide execution scope—from civil works to bay erection and SCADA integration. Contractors engaged in Indian power projects will need to balance transformer delivery timelines with simultaneous power transmission line execution.
8The tender stands out as a complete execution package, covering design, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 132 kV transmission line projects. For developers and EPCs active in Indian power projects, this extension provides more time to align procurement with site execution.

Solar with storage push climbs to 7MW in high-altitude frontier
8A Ladakh-based public sector initiative is tendering a 7MW solar PV plant with a 9MWh battery system under the RESCO model. The tariff-based project extension gives developers extra time to recalibrate bids for complex grid integration. This adds to the momentum of solar projects in India, where hybrid PV-storage systems are increasingly gaining ground.
8The tender extends its deadline to 28 August, requiring bidders to deliver both generation and storage under a single RESCO package. Performance guarantees and long-term O&M obligations could raise financing challenges in remote terrain—issues often seen in solar projects in India that combine utility-scale deployment with storage mandates.
8Developers are tasked with designing and installing a PV + BESS package at 3500m altitude, where temperature swings and derating effects can stress equipment. The tender scope spans engineering through long-term operation, underscoring the growing technical complexity of solar projects in India being planned in frontier geographies.
8With its hybrid configuration and altitude-specific challenges, this initiative is a strong example of how solar projects in India are evolving from plain vanilla PV to more advanced, integrated solutions.
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Contracting news for the day: Part-3

Aug 19: Substation automation package attracts niche bidders
8A specialized tender to equip Sikkim’s state load despatch centre with modern substation automation system (SAS) and ABT meters has drawn three names. The Indian power sector project aims at cutting technical and commercial losses in electricity distribution.
8Technical bids are in for an SAS ABT project that will embed monitoring, control, and audit systems into Sikkim’s power sector grid framework, strengthening substation automation and real-time loss tracking.
8A package integrating ABT meters with substation automation is under evaluation after the technical bids closed, highlighting a broader push for smart grid initiatives in India’s electricity distribution network.
8The project underlines a push for real-time transparency in grid losses and monitoring, a step aligned with national power sector reforms and efficiency goals.

Ash evacuation package sees fresh extension push
8A large utility’s ash handling tender for a new thermal unit has been extended multiple times now till late August reflecting bidder demand for clarifications in a technically heavy balance of plant scope.
8The ash management package at a central PSU’s thermal site covering both bottom and fly ash evacuation has moved its submission deadline to August 25 after successive extensions.
8The ash handling system tender at a state run power producer’s second stage units has seen its closure pushed to August 25 reflecting the complex EPC nature of the package. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-4

Aug 19: Hybrid transmission build tests contractor capabilities
8A 400kV line diversion combining both overhead and underground sections has been floated by a state utility. The mix of cable and tower works at a new GIS substation in Uttarakhand raises execution complexity and contractor risk.
8The deadline for a high voltage LILO package has now been stretched to 2 September. Five rounds of extensions suggest bidders are factoring in hybrid design challenges and tight Roorkee site conditions.
8The project demands integration of overhead lines with cable sections into GIS bays. Protection relay coordination and testing protocols will require higher engineering diligence than standard line LILO works.
CSP transformer tender drags on with 10 + deadline shifts
8A state utility’s procurement of 40kVA aluminium wound CSP distribution transformers has now been stretched into September. Frequent extensions point to active vendor negotiations and tightening technical clarifications under TN 2025 norms.
8Mandatory Star 1 rating combined with a completely self protected design raises the bar for small transformer suppliers. Utility insistence on built in overload and short circuit protection goes beyond earlier bulk transformer packages. Details

Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day

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Aug 19:  For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for work contract for round the clock operation and maintenance of 140 MT capacity in motion weigh bridge installed Details
8Tender for procurement of spares for valves for BFP recirculation, superheater Details
8Tender for procurement of high alumina castable refractory grade A and P for boiler Details
8Tender for supply of material and erection of additional earth pits and earth mat for replacement of corroded earth rods Details
8Tender for supply of single pole vertically operated 11kV gang operated AB switch with composite polymer insulators Details
8Tender for supply of multiple port outlet cast steel 4896 Gr2 with nihard liner on two sides for HP803 bowl mills Details
8Tender for supply of 230kV 90KN 120KN polymer composite insulators Details
8Tender for works contract for HT/LT line works Details
8Tender for biennial contract for maintenance and renovation Details
8Tender for annual maintenance support services works for all types of civil works Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning with comprehensive maintenance contract of 5 years for solar rooftop projects Details
8Tender for manufacture, supply, and erection of 150 feet span DDR construction extra wide bridge suitable Details
8Tender for provision of septic tank and soakage well Details
8Tender for increasing capacity to 1000 KVA substation Details
8Tender for increasing capacity of various DTRs Details
8Tender for increasing capacity of various distribution transformers and strengthening of related LT lines Details
8Tender for construction of electrical infrastructure work up to the project Details
8Tender for construction of electrical infrastructure work Details
8Tender for construction of 33 kV line Details
8Tender for ARC of hydrojet of condenser tubes Details
8Tender for execution of electrical works upto 11 kV HT/LT line Details
8Tender for work of laying of underground cable for shifting of 66kV rail pole line Details
8Tender for erection of new 66 kV S/C line Details
8Tender for work of various & schedule plant maintenance activity Details
8Tender for replacing of damaged sheet of boiler feed pump Details
8Tender for work of hotline stringing with ACSR panther conductor in 2nd circuit of existing 66kV panther tower Details
8Tender for work of hotline stringing with ACSR panther conductor   Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning with comprehensive maintenance contract of 5 years for solar rooftop projects Details
8Tender for work of 220 kV line and breaker isolator Details
8Tender for work of stub strengthening of 66kV line Details

8Tender for estimate for conductor aug.of 33 kV line Details
8Tender for estimate for conductor aug.of 33 kV feeder Details
8Tender for estimate for creation of 66 kV bays Details
8Tender for construction of 66 kV and 132 kV composite transmission lines Details
8Tender for supply of 230 kV solid core insulators Details
8Tender for supply, fabrication and erection of damaged/worn-out fire hydrant lines Details
8Tender for work of replacement of various size of IBR approved 2500 class valves Details
8Tender for height raising of all installed C&R panel Details
8Tender for work of mechanical and stub-strenghtning work of 66kV line Details
8Tender for laying of 33 kV under ground cable Details
8Tender for construction of 132 kV GSS along with associated lines Details
8Tender for construction of 132 kV GSS Details
8Tender for raising of RCC pedestal for ash slurry pipe line Details
8Tender for overhauling of APH of unit 5 Details
8Tender for overhauling of HT motors Details
8Tender for supply of microcontroller based PID controllers Details
8Tender for erection of HT, LT line & TC work Details
8Tender for work of overhauling, repairing & reconditioning of damaged cartridges assembly of 200KHI boiler feed pump Details
8Tender for supply, erection and commissioning of new street light poles with cable laying Details
8Tender for work of refurbishment of primary air fan rotor assembly, 2 X 250 MW boiler Details
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Tender for overhauling of 315 MVA 400/220kV interconnecting transformers installed Details
8Tender for three yearly schedule maintenance of locomotive no 07 WDG3A including supply of material Details
8Tender for repair overhauling including replacement of spares of transmission assemblies Details
8Tender for supply, fabrication erection SS accessories steel structures earthing Details
8Tender for supply of titanium channel plates with nitrile rubber with gaskets Details
8Tender for works contract for laying of various new 11kV OH feeder Details
8Tender for procurement of guide vane lever bushes & link pin bushes for turbines Details
8Tender for work of O/H & servicing of boiler feed pump Details
8Tender for misc. electrical works Details
8Tender for renovation upgradation supply, erection & commissioning of ABT system Details
8Tender for construction of 33 kV sub-station Details
8Tender for procurement of GE numerical /aux. relays for LT switchgear Details
8Tender for supply of various size tubes for Details
8Tender for supply, stubsetting, concreting and erection of 110 kV DC line on DC towers with panther conductor Details
8Tender for underground cable laying works Details
8Tender for comprehensive AMC of communication system Details
8Tender for retro fitment and reconditioning of MSB and ACDB panel Details
8Tender for supply of towers and tower parts including stubs and nuts and bolts for various Details
8Tender for supply of ground stabilizing mats of HDPE composite Details
8Tender for sale of aluminium cable scrap available Details
8Tender for sale of ASCR conductor scrap available Details
8Tender for construction of switchyard, cable trench, pathway, equipment foundation, fencing and associated civil work Details
8Tender for laying of 33 kV, 3 x 400 sqmm XLPE UG cable Details
8Tender for laying of new 33kV UG cable Details
8Tender for service order for servicing of burners, SADC, CCP etc Details
8Tender for work of in-situ repairing of high pressure valves and spring loaded boiler safety valves Details
8Tender for renovation & extension of existing excitation room for replacement of electrical panels during Details
8Tender for fabrication & erection of bunker partition plate, side wall, support & structure for coal mill Details
8Tender for construction of balance civil works for new 66 kV sub station Details
8Tender for construction of exploratory drifts for geological investigation in powerhouse Details
8Tender for supply, civil, ETC works of 400kV 1x125MVAr 3ph bus reactor with NGR along with allied equipment and civil works Details
8Tender for conversion of existing 11 kV HT line network in to under ground cable network Details
8Tender for work of complete overhauling, routine, preventive and breakdown maintenance of air conditioning system Details
8Tender for work of on-line leak sealing services for high temperature & pressures valves, lines etc. Details
8Tender for supply of mechanical measuring instruments & spanners Details
8Tender for supply, commission & erection of 160 KVA DG set Details
8Tender for supply of coal discharge pipe Details
8Tender for supply of microprocessor base motor and feeder protection relay Details
8Tender for work of online preventive and breakdown maintenance for boiler, its mountings and accessories Details
8Tender for bi-annual rate contract for erection work of 66kV feeder bays, 66kV transformer bays Details
8Tender for erection work of 66kV S/C line Details
8Tender for work of proposed EHV underground cable Details
8Tender for supply of equipments / material, erection, testing and commissioning for the work of augmentation by replacement of 132/110/33kV, 2 x 25 MVA TF Details
8Tender for work of chemical (by using high voltage insulator cleaner and protector) of insulator strings Details
8Tender for supply of various digital T&Ps for traction sub stations Details
8Tender for annual maintenance contract for attending planned outages & emergency breakdown work at 400kV S/stn Details
8Tender for procurement of 33kV VCB as a critical spare Details
8Tender for procurement of 33kV isolators Details
8Tender for procurement of 33kV CT & PT as a critical spare Details
8Tender for biennial rate contract for attending emergency breakdown works & shutdown maintenance works in 132/220kV EHV substations Details
 
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 8New Delhi pact to strengthen coal transport efficiency Details
 8Suzlon group pledges 100% renewable energy usage at all units by 2030 Details
 8How a digital energy stack can transform India’s power sector Details
 8Reliance Infrastructure bags NHPC's Rs 4,000-crore solar-battery project Details
 8India curbs solar output to stabilise power grid amid low demand: Ministry Details
 8ACME Cleantech wins latest green ammonia auction in India Details
 8How India’s electrical sector can tackle emerging cyber threats Details

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Overcoming land constraints for powering India’s solar energy future Details
 
8Anil Ambani-led Reliance Infra bags 700 MWp NHPC solar and storage project Details
 
8Ahead of IPO, Vikram Solar raises Rs 621 cr from anchor investors Details
 
8Waaree Energies share reacts as Enel Green Power deal on verge of collapse Details
 
8Kamath charges up Goldi Solar with a Rs 137 cr bet Details
 
8What to do with Inox Wind post Q1 brokerages decode stock strategy Details
 
8Inox Wind gains 5% on offloading 175 crore worth of stake in its arm Details
 
8Renewable energy stock jumps 14% after reporting 445% YoY increase in net profits Details
 
8Timeline: How Rajasthan became India's top solar hub in just a decade Details
 
8UltraTech launches India’s first on-site hybrid renewable power project for cement manufacturing Details
 
8Delhi Metro seeks inclusion in 'islanding' scheme to safeguard operations in case of grid failure Details
 
8Rs 6,487 crore sanctioned so far for electrification of 13.59 lakh households Details
 
8Ashish Gupta senior deputy general manager, powergrid energy services limited Details
 
8Inside Cummins India’s 64-year power and sustainability journey Details
 
8Powering farms: Scaling up PM-KUSUM is smart climate and energy strategy Details
 
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Daily forward looking import matrices

Aug 19: It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
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8LNG
8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8Coal and Coke
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Plasma gasification hydrogen pilot draws strong technical line - up

Aug 18: 8A waste - to - hydrogen facility using plasma gasification tech at a central PSU’s R&D hub has entered the technical evaluation stage attracting nine diverse bidders from renewable EPCs to O&M specialists. The project targets clean hydrogen from MSW - derived RDF and agri - residues.
8The technical bid opening for a plasma gasification hydrogen facility has brought in a diverse bidder pool underscoring industry interest in waste valorisation pathways for green fuel at a major PSU research site.
8Nine bidders are vying for a plasma gasification-based hydrogen generation package that blends municipal RDF with agricultural waste streams as the technical evaluation phase begins at a central R&D complex. Details

Solar bid race draws exceptional industry turnout

Aug 18: 8A grid-connected solar initiative under RESCO mode for 25 years in Rajasthan’s Barmer division has attracted 87 technical submissions marking one of the largest participation volumes under the PM - KUSUM Component - A framework.
8With 87 contenders in the fray the technical evaluation stage for a RESCO - mode 25 - year solar power project in Barmer has concluded setting the stage for the next phase under a long-term PPA model.
8From small EPC firms to major renewable investors the Barmer RESCO - mode solar EOI’s 87 submissions highlight the competitive dynamics shaping rural grid - connected solar procurement. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-1

Aug 18: Cooling tower package clocks fifth bid deadline shift
8The 2×660MW NDCT package under CSPGCL’s expansion plan now sees submissions pushed to 21August continuing a chain of five extensions in under six weeks.
8This NDCT tender for a state utility’s 2×660MW thermal project sees no change in scope just an extended bid window.
Massive RE park infra tender pushes bid date after scope clarifications
8A high - capacity 4750MW renewable park’s infra package has extended bid submissions to 19August after technical clarifications on foundations façade specs road scope and fencing strategy.
8Bidders in a multi - GW RE park package must stick to tender-specified pile foundations unless detailed design justifies raft use — a clause reinforced in the latest clarification round.
8The large - scale RE park infra tender now has a five - day extension window giving bidders more time to incorporate clarifications into final offers. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-2

Aug 18: 4GW offshore leasing tender pulled back after clearance groundwork
8Despite securing multiple Stage-I clearances for Tamil Nadu blocks, the proposed international leasing auction under the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy will not proceed, resetting one of the largest Renewable projects in India and its seabed allocation plan.
8The first tranche of a central scheme for 500 MW grid-connected offshore capacity has been terminated, pausing early commercial-scale offshore wind integration into the ISTS network. This setback impacts Renewable projects in India at a time when the government is seeking to diversify clean energy portfolios.
8The shelving of two major RfS processes under a central agency delays developer entry into India’s offshore wind segment, including opportunities for technology transfer and survey investments. Such delays create uncertainty for Renewable projects in India, which were expected to open doors for global offshore wind players.
8Industry observers note that the decision marks a slowdown in offshore Renewable projects in India, even as solar and onshore wind continue to see aggressive expansion under national and state-level policies.

Facilitation - mode push to fast-track high-voltage corridor stretch
8A manpower-focused package under Indian power projects targets a critical 12 km chainage in a 765 kV interstate link under Power Grid’s WR-1 plan, aiming to synchronise delayed sections through expedited tower erection and stringing.
8The WR-1 segment of a 765 kV double-circuit line gets a dedicated execution package where contractors, under Indian power projects, work in facilitation mode to speed up lattice tower assembly and conductor stringing.
8A high-voltage transmission stretch under WR-1 follows a manpower-driven execution model designed to bring the chainage in line with adjoining completed sections, reflecting the urgency often seen in large Indian power projects.
8Unlike earlier full EPC scopes, this tender structure limits contractor responsibility to erection and stringing, with supply clearances and site readiness managed by the project owner a shift that highlights evolving facilitation practices in Indian power projects execution.
8Such facilitation-mode tenders are increasingly becoming part of Indian power projects strategy to overcome bottlenecks in critical high-voltage corridors.

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Contracting news for the day: Part-3

Aug 18: Critical transmission link gets dedicated tower erection squads
8A key section of a 765kV interstate corridor will now see direct manpower deployment for tower erection and conductor stringing targeting rapid closure of a high - priority grid link between two western states.
8In a shift from the original EPC model a central transmission utility has carved out a focused package for manpower - based execution signalling urgency in meeting commissioning milestones for a high - capacity line.
8A concentrated work drive is set for a challenging Wada section of a 765kV transmission project where terrain and right - of - way issues have slowed conventional execution.
Massive REZ-linked transmission package pushes bid deadline to late August
8The 3 GW interstate transmission system for renewable evacuation in Andhra Pradesh has seen its submission date moved to 25 August, giving developers extra time to prepare for one of the largest multi-substation, multi-voltage transmission projects under the TBCB route in the Indian power sector.
8The scope covers augmentation at a major renewable energy pooling station with 765/400 kV and 400/220 kV ICTs, multiple bus couplers, sectionalizers, and reactor systems a complex power transmission package designed for progressive commissioning over 24–30 months. Such interstate transmission system tenders are shaping the future of renewable energy integration into the Indian power grid.
8The engineering scope extends to looping in critical Talaguppa–Neelmangala 400 kV lines at two points, creating a new CN’Halli–Hassan 400 kV corridor that boosts redundancy and transfer capacity in the power sector transmission network. This underlines the growing focus on reliable renewable evacuation infrastructure in India.
8Plans include over a dozen 220 kV line bays and multiple 400 kV bays to directly connect large-scale renewable energy projects into the interstate transmission system, reflecting the accelerating pipeline of renewable energy generation in Andhra Pradesh and its importance to the Indian power sector. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-4

Aug 18: Long - delayed coastal green energy grid nears bidding showdown
8A major inter - state transmission package for bulk renewable evacuation to power proposed green hydrogen and ammonia plants near Tuticorin is set for bids on 28August after 21 deadline extensions. The BOOT - based scheme will tie in portside generation hubs with high - capacity substations for industrial draw and export loads.
8The tender to select the transmission service provider for a southern India coastal corridor designed to feed multi - MW green hydrogen and ammonia complexes will move into e - reverse auction in mid - September with a high - stakes two - envelope bidding process filtering contenders.
8The ISTS package aims to connect high - output renewable plants with coastal hydrogen production zones using high - voltage substations and multiple termination bays to ensure industrial grade power reliability.
Second Angul – Srikakulam corridor to ease 2030 Southern Region load
8The project aims to unlock additional import headroom into the Southern Region grid with a 275km 765kV double-circuit link dual 240MVAr line reactors at both ends and a third 330MVAr bus reactor at Angul.
8A major inter - state strengthening scheme anchored by a second Angul – Srikakulam corridor and high - capacity bus reactors will now be tendered under a newly designated project company per the latest amendment.
8The third amendment renames the special purpose vehicle for a high - capacity inter - regional transmission corridor ensuring contractual clarity ahead of tariff-based competitive bidding. The 275km 765kV double - circuit line and reactor package targets Southern Region import constraints.
8Alongside the core 765kV corridor the scope includes advanced reactive power management six 80MVAr switchable units per reactor to handle fluctuating flows between Eastern and Southern grids.
8By replacing the placeholder incorporation reference with the final registered name the amendment aligns RFP TSA and SPA documents removing potential ambiguity before bid submission. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-5

Aug 18: Massive southern grid link plan packs dual - stage substation expansions
8A high - capacity transmission package will see phased augmentation of a key pooling station with 400/220kV and 765/400kV ICTs timed to match rising renewable injections from a multi-gigawatt RE zone.
8The project includes a greenfield 765/400kV station with 330MVAr bus reactors and spare provisions targeting reliability for bulk renewable flow to industrial off - take centers.
8Additional 220kV and 400kV line bays are slated for completion within 24 – 30 months creating early connection points for dedicated renewable lines ahead of full substation build-out.
8Two 330MVAr bus reactors including a switchable spare are embedded in the plan to manage voltage fluctuations from variable renewable sources.
Shift in compliance order alters transmission concession baseline
8The latest amendment replaces a 2024 Ministry of Power sourcing order reference with a 2020 directive in the Transmission Service Agreement potentially affecting OEM eligibility and procurement strategies for the high - capacity coastal evacuation scheme.
8Substituting the 2024 sourcing clause with an older 2020 provision could open the door for previously ineligible suppliers in the multi - kilometre coastal transmission project.
8The amendment reverts to a prior Ministry of Power order changing the reference framework for compliance and potentially shifting competitive positioning among bidders. Details

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Aug 18:  For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for supply of surge arresters and accessories for various substations Details
 8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of material of 11/0.4kV S/S Details
 8Tender for construction of 33/11 kV GSS along with associated 33 and 11 kV lines works Details
 8Tender for const. of 33 kV S/S Details
 8Tender for construction of 33/11 kV GSS Details
 8Tender for construction of transformer track Details
 8Tender for construction of foundations for 1Nos 33kV, 5.43MVAR capacitor bank Details
 8Tender for repairing of isolator switch boxes and circuit breaker platforms at 220 kV GSS Details
 8Tender for construction of foundation for 40/50 MVA transformer Details
 8Design, supply, installation, commissioning and 05 years O&M of 100 kW solar PV plant Details
 8Tender for procurement of moog motion proportional valve for runner blade Details
 8Tender for routine maintenance of IOX-1200 (1200-line) Details
 8Tender for reconditioning of mill under bowl Details
 8Tender for repair and maintenance of ash dyke Details
 8Tender for major overhauling of 20.2 MW GTG 2 generator Details
 8Tender for annual maintenance routine maintenance operational support of electro mechanical equipments Details
 8Tender for gravelling work with providing concrete base at 220 or 132 or 33 kV sub station Details
 8Tender for repair of exposed reinforcement with cementitious mortar in S7 pier in the penstock Details
 8Tender for maintenance and repair works Details
 8Tender for balance of system package for setting up of 401 MW solar projects Details
 8Tender for augmentation by replacement of 01X25 MVA,132/33 kV power transformers Details
 8Tender for supply of pneumatic power cylinder Details
 8Tender for supply of FSSS spares Details
 8Tender for bi-ennial rate contract (BRC) of complete boiler plant Details
 8Tender for work of mechanical strengthening and stub strengthening of existing 66kV line Details
 8Tender for supply of various consumable item Details
 8Tender for work of mechanical strengthening and stub strengthening of existing 66kV lines Details
 8Tender for Bi-ARC for erection of 66/132/220kV lines Details
 8Tender for Bi-ARC for the emergency restoration of power of 66KV,132kV & 220kV transmission line Details

8Tender for completion of balance works survey, designing the system, supply of material, erection for renovation/modernization/upgradation/augmentation/bifurcation of the existing 11 kV feeders Details
 8Tender for completion of balance works survey, designing the system, supply of material Details
 8Tender for completion of balance works Details
 8Tender for completion of balance works Details
 8Tender for estimate for bifurcation of 11 kV line work Details
 8Tender for estimate for 11 kV line interconn. work Details
 8Tender for mechanical sampling of rake coal Details
 8Tender for renovation and modification of DSS Details
 8Tender for construction of transformer oil filtration Details
 8Design, engineering, supply, installation, testing & commissioning of 220/132 kV grid substations Details
 8Tender for manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of 33 kV outdoor dead / live tank type current transformer Details
 8Tender for procurement of grinding elements of 8.5E(10) coal mill Details
 8Tender for procurement of electric hoists Details
 8Tender for procurement of DI pipe and fittings Details
 8Tender for overhauling of boiler pressure parts Details
 8Tender for entrusting works contract for carrying out all type of maintenance and emergency works Details
 8Tender for supply installation testing and commissioning of laser-based projection engines with adaptation kit Details
 8Tender for maintenance contract for two years for horticulture works at 400kV substation Details
 8Tender for AMC/RMC works of dam body and allied structures Details
 8Tender for supply and application of dielectric epoxy floor coating materials for 6.6kV HT switchgear Details
 8Tender for routine breakdown maintenance of LT switchgear Details
 8Tender for construction of solar street lighting work Details
 8Tender for erection, testing & commissioning work of 66kV equipments Details
 8Tender for supply of gear box assembly suitable for stacker and reclaimer machine boom conveyor Details
 8Tender for procurement of 24 inch coal valve assembly for XRP 763 bowl mills Details
 8Tender for dismantling of existing heavily wornout fly ash AB pass conveying MS pipe Details
 8Tender for work of non comprehensive biennual maintenance contract for microprocessor based Details
 8Tender for work of electrical protection audit Details
 8Tender for supply of 250A LDB panel for coal handling plant Details
 8Tender for annual horticulture works Details
 8Tender for 4th raising of ash dyke lagoon Details
 8Tender for supply, installation, commissioning including civil works Details
 8Tender for biennial contract for manufacturing of fly ash bricks Details
 8Tender for construction of 66 kV AIS substation Details
 8Tender for BMC of water supply lines Details
 8Tender for augmentation of substation by providing additional 1x50MVA, 132/33kV TF Details
 8Tender for work of new 3x33kV feeder bay Details
 8Tender for work of augmentation of substation by addition of 132/33kV 25MVA power transformer Details
 8Tender for supply of ESP collecting rapping gear box assembly for boiler Details
 8Tender for work of replacement of H-Frame by tower line Details
 8Tender for replacement of damaged /defective 100MVA 220/33kV T-2 transformer Details
 8Tender for creation of 2 No. new 66 kV line bay Details
 8Tender for overhauling of 2 nos of mill reject air compressors Details
 8Tender for supply and erection of turn over panel clip Details
 8Tender for renewal of defective boiler tubes or bends in economizer hanger tubes Details
 8Tender for renewal of defective boiler tubes Details
 8Tender for operation and maintenance of SUL and allied conveyors Details
 8Tender for supply of jaw type coal sampler and coal sampler crusher Details
 8Tender for various civil work Details
 8Tender for construction of RCC wall at stacker reclaimer near 9S drive house Details
 8Tender for erections of 33 kV inter connection line Details
 8Tender for const. of 33 kV SS Details
 8Tender for supply and ETC of 132 kV grid sub-stations Details
 8Tender for annual contract for RBC maintenance and assistance in operation work of screw type compressors and compressed air system Details
 8Tender for R and M work of grouting and water proofing in various structures Details
 8Tender for civil work of storm water in marshalling yard Details
 8Tender for construction of sump pits Details
 8Tender for supply of transmitters installed Details
 8Tender for supply of hydraulic hoses for various equipments Details
 8Tender for supply of LT motors Details
 8Tender for supply of LP valves Details
 8Tender for supply of grinding roll, bull ring segment and air port ring assembly for bowl mills Details
 8Tender for annual work contract for effluent sampling/ stack monitoring/ ambient air quality monitoring Details
 8Tender for rebabitting and machining of used worn out white metal journal bearing Details
 8Tender for miscellaneous civil works at 33/11 kV substation Details
 8Tender for supply of ferric allum grade Details
 8Tender for supply, installation testing and commissioning of equipments for interlinking LT supply between PLBE 16 MW powerhouse Details
 8Tender for procurement of 6 numbers of top bracket oil coolers and 4 numbers of bottom bracket oil coolers Details
 8Tender for inspection and rectification/preventive /breakdown maintenance of ducts, dampers, gates, expansion joints etc. Details
 8Tender for procurement of cartridge assembly for lube oil pumps installed Details
 8Tender for procurement of coal feeder Details
 8Tender for supply and delivery of ABC 5070 Sqmm for main service cable Details
 8Tender for construction of two number 33 kV feeder bay and other allied works at 33/11 kV substation Details
 8Tender for deep screening of rail track including procurement and replacement of machine crushed ballast Details
 8Tender for ash pond 5 bifurcation with construction of common dykes necessary pipe supporting structures Details
 8Tender for service contract for refractory and insulation work Details
 8Tender for construction of pre-cast RCC over slab including repair of cable trench Details
 8Tender for procurement of leakage current meter/analyzer Details
 8Tender for work of supply erection testing commissioning of 2x33kV bays at 132kV substation Details
 8Tender for work of replacement of existing old 220 kV & 132 kV coupling capacitor by new 220 kV & 132 kV coupling capacitors Details

 
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8Nikhil Kamath invests 137.5 crore in Goldi Solar to expand capacity Details
 8Can India’s power infrastructure keep up with its digital ambitions Details
 8Renewable energy stock jumps 14% after reporting 445% YoY increase in net profits Details
 8SAEL Industries signs 880 MW solar power PPAs in Gujarat, Punjab Details
 8Jakson green wins SECI E-auction For 85,000 MT green ammonia supply At Kakinada Details

8Indian Railways commissions first removable solar panel system between tracks Details
 8Odisha Leads smart meter momentum Details
 8Breaking the coal taboo Details
 8Inside Cummins India’s 64-year power and sustainability journey Details
 8Rooftop solar’s time to shine in Bangladesh Details
 8GAIL and TruAlt Bioenergy form joint venture for CBG development Details

 
8Sindh allots land for first B2B green energy project in Jhimpir Details
 
8CIL Evacuation Plans amid coal demand slowdown Details
 
8Hinduja aims 3X increase in green capacity by 2030 Details
 
8CM Adityanath inaugurates Torrent Group's green hydrogen plant in UP Details
 
8Left in the dark Western UP’s migrant workers lose light faith with unmaintained solar panels Details
 
8Switching to Monopoles: An economically viable solution for urban areas in India Details
 
8Power Sector Reforms: Oversight and Accountability Details
 
8Opening nuclear energy to private sector participation key to meeting India’s nuclear ambitions: L&T Chairman Details
 
8Transmission & distribution focus areas for Tata, Adani Details
 
8Haryana Power: Consumer rights & rule changes Details
 
8Harnessing Biomass: CBG sector gains momentum but challenges remain Details
 
8Rajasthan rides the crest of renewable energy wave, attracts investments Details
 
8Clear directives, data visibility crucial for smart meter success: CII poll Details
 
8Green energy stock to buy now for an upside of 54%; Recommended by Motilal Oswal Details
 
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Regulatory Upadate: Part I

Aug 14: CERC stipulates unique tariff adjustments amid fluctuating tax policies
8With changes in corporate tax rates, CERC's approval for dynamic tariff adjustments is crucial for maintaining financial viability and regulatory compliance for Power Grid and its beneficiaries.
Power trading dynamics: PTC India's handling of tariff payments under scrutiny
8MB Power's challenge to PTC India's tariff payment practices highlights critical issues in power trading financial flows.
Imported coal costs reshape power tariffs under Haryana-Adani agreement
8Haryana's new SPPA with Adani allows tariff adjustments reflecting imported coal's price volatility, impacting cost management strategies.
Regulatory roadblock: HPX retracts market coupling plea
8HPX's petition withdrawal reflects strategic maneuvering amid evolving regulatory frameworks, raising questions about future market integration timelines.
Regulatory body dismisses PGCIL's claim for time overrun compensation
8The refusal to compensate for PGCIL's project delay underscores the need for stringent adherence to timelines in power infrastructure projects. Developers must account for potential non-condonation of delays.
Regulatory clarity sought on transmission charges amid evolving tax landscape
8PGCIL emphasizes the necessity for regulatory clarity on transmission charges as tax regimes evolve, aiming to stabilize financial operations and maintain investor confidence in a dynamic policy environment.
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Regulatory Upadate: Part II

Aug 14: Indosol's connectivity dispute points to evolving challenges in renewable regulations
8The lease rights dispute involving Indosol at CERC underscores evolving regulatory challenges facing renewable energy projects under the 2022 GNA Regulations.
Delays in North Eastern reconductoring project attributed to 'uncontrollable factors'
8PGCIL cites uncontrollable factors for project delays, seeking regulatory leniency under CERC’s tariff regulations, highlighting challenges in North-East infrastructure projects.
Transmission project financing: CERC mandates strict conditions on asset transfer
8CERC's order underscores the regulatory framework for asset transfer, ensuring nominees meet expertise criteria, safeguarding project integrity and operational continuity.
Strict compliance conditions set as Clean Renewable Energy enters electricity trading
8CERC grants trading licence with stringent conditions, ensuring regulatory compliance and financial stability. The move invites scrutiny on new entrants' ability to sustain market presence.
Aayuda barred from transmission activities under new trading licence
8As part of CERC's stringent conditions, Aayuda Energy is prohibited from engaging in electricity transmission, highlighting a clear regulatory demarcation between trading and transmission operations.
Power Grid's strategic expansion in Rajasthan: Transmission license awarded
8With CERC's approval, Power Grid is poised to enhance transmission capacities in Rajasthan, focusing on renewable energy integration.
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Regulatory Upadate: Part III

Aug 14: Karnataka's transmission project estimated at Rs. 27,138.70 million—financial analysts take note
8The project's significant budgetary allocation requires close financial scrutiny, offering analysts a comprehensive case study on large-scale infrastructure investments in India’s energy sector.
South Olpad Transmission: A case study in project acquisition and compliance
8The acquisition and compliance journey of South Olpad Transmission Limited offers insights into India's evolving regulatory landscape, crucial for stakeholders in energy infrastructure.
No transmission allowed: CERC sets clear boundaries for OSUSPL's trading activities
8By prohibiting transmission business under the new license, CERC delineates clear operational boundaries for OSUSPL, emphasizing the need for focused trading operations.
CERC outlines stringent conditions for future asset transfers
8CERC's conditions on asset assignment and transfer emphasize the importance of regulatory scrutiny in safeguarding transmission assets.
Power class testing revised for SPV modules: Implications for manufacturers
8Manufacturers must now navigate a revised testing sequence for power classes, potentially affecting production timelines and compliance strategies.
Muzaffarpur plant's delayed completion sparks legal battle over cost pass-through
8The extended delay in the Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Station's COD has led to a legal dispute over which costs can be passed to consumers, highlighting critical issues in project management and regulatory compliance.
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Regulatory Upadate: Part IV

Aug 14: Tribunal mandates clearer tariff data for fair cross-subsidy charges in Haryana
8The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity insists on detailed voltage-wise data to ensure equitable cross-subsidy charges, spotlighting a critical gap in Haryana's tariff determination process.
APTEL's technology hiccup disrupts energy sector legal proceedings
8The unexpected move to physical hearings at APTEL due to tech failures could delay crucial decisions impacting India's energy market dynamics.
Impact of APTEL hearing postponement on energy legal landscape
8The deferment of Court-II hearings may ripple through ongoing energy litigations, affecting the legal landscape and project execution timelines.
Haryana regulator to rule on biomass project eligibility amid single-bid scenario
8With only Oasis Ethanol's bid received, HPPC seeks regulatory guidance on compliance with renewable energy rules, potentially reshaping future tender processes.
Haryana's power tender sees unprecedented bid participation and price competition
8The state's power tender attracted seven bidders, reflecting intense competition that drove down prices and underscored the sector's robust competitive dynamics.
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Regulatory Upadate: Part V

Aug 14: Haryana solar project tariff dispute centers on CUF and capital cost
8The debate intensifies over Amplus' tariff as regulators question the project's CUF assumptions, impacting future solar project formulations.
Disparity in capital cost approvals raises questions in Haryana's solar tariff case
8LR Energy challenges the Commission’s lower capital cost approval of Rs. 71.48 Crores, arguing it contradicts IREDA's appraisal of Rs. 83.50 Crores, spotlighting a growing divide in regulatory fairness.
HERC ruling underscores importance of timely compliance in electricity disputes
8The dismissal of Zion Lakeview's petition against DHBVN for non-compliance with a prior order reinforces the need for prompt adherence to regulatory decisions in the electricity industry.
Paddy straw power projects struggle with tariff misalignment issues
8Regulatory inconsistencies in tariff determination are forcing biomass projects, like SAEL Kaithal’s, to seek judicial intervention for sustainable operations.
HERC’s fuel cost misalignment could halt Haryana’s biomass projects
8With fuel costs soaring, Hind Samachar warns of potential shutdowns without tariff revisions, putting Haryana’s paddy straw biomass initiatives at risk.
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Contracting news for the day: Part-1

Aug 14: August-end target set for large - scale switchyard tender
8Bidders for a high - voltage switchyard in a central Indian mega thermal plant now have extra time. The package will connect new generation units to the interstate grid under tight reliability standards.
8The package covers critical civil, structural, and electrical works to evacuate power from a major expansion phase. The deadline push could see new entrants firm up participation.
8The revised schedule for a 2×800MW unit’s switchyard pushes bid submission closer to September. Contractors must plan integration with grid code compliance and plant commissioning timelines.
8The schedule change for a major switchyard package allows more time to address design challenges in linking new generation units to the grid. The project forms a core element of a 1600MW capacity addition.
8With the new date set, bidders can refine proposals for a high capacity HV switchyard tied to a coal fired expansion. The works are pivotal to ensuring seamless transmission readiness. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-2

Aug 14: Repeated bid extensions stretch timeline for high - capacity GIS substation package
8A major turnkey package for a 132/33kV 2×50MVA GIS substation with linked transmission lines has been pushed out to a late August deadline. Multiple shifts in submission dates signal extended time for contractors to finalise bids involving compact GIS layouts and complex civil - electrical integration.
8From early July to 20 August, bid dates for a high - voltage GIS substation and transmission line project have seen a series of extensions. The turnkey nature of the work calls for precision engineering and advanced commissioning for a compact high - reliability substation in a load  growth zone.
8A 2×50MVA GIS substation project with connected transmission lines has been granted its seventh bid date extension. Civil works, equipment supply, and high - voltage testing form the backbone of this integrated grid strengthening scheme. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-3

Aug 14:
Multiple bid extensions mark high value thermal transformer order
8From December to September, the transformer package bid has seen a long series of extensions. The work involves full lifecycle delivery of grid - interface transformers for a major coal-fired capacity addition.
8The bid timeline for transformers feeding a 2400MW expansion has been repeatedly pushed, suggesting complex vendor readiness and spec alignment. Package scope demands seamless integration with existing switchyard and transmission layouts.
8The shift to a September bid close for a 3×800MW plant’s transformer package reflects the engineering intensity of the scope. It includes design, supply, erection, and testing of bulk transfer units meeting international performance benchmarks.
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Contracting news for the day: Part-4

Aug 14: Transmission mega scheme deadline shifted, intensifying PSP  linked bidding race
8An inter state grid package to evacuate 4GW from pumped storage in eastern UP has seen its submission pushed to 19 Aug. The build – own – transfer scope includes a 765/400kV pooling station, major line interconnections, and long term expansion provisions.
8With the new 19 Aug submission, technical evaluation, reverse auction, and award milestones are tightly sequenced to enable LoI by early September and contract signing before month-end.
8A new 4×1500MVA 765/400kV hub with heavy reactive power compensation will form the heart of a multi element ISTS expansion. The station’s LILO and D/C links are sized for present and future PSP flows Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-5

Aug 14: Revamped bulk transformer tender packs in stricter Make - in - India filters
8A new 500MVA 400/220/33kV transformer package under POWERGRID’s bulk buy introduces tighter domestic sourcing rules explicit technology-transfer checks and cyber - security testing for imported components.
8Dispatch of each 500MVA unit will only be cleared once foundations firewalls and busbar assemblies are ready at site — tightening synchronisation between manufacturing and site works.
8Indian works producing under collaboration must now furnish 10% performance guarantees in addition to standard contract security along with an extended warranty period. Details

Strong bidder lineup for extra - high voltage substation build

Aug 14: 8Five contenders are in the race for a 400/230kV AIS facility featuring 2×500MVA transformers, multiple feeder bays, and allied civil works. The project, under a southern state utility, aims to strengthen a high - capacity transmission corridor in an industrial growth belt.
8An eclectic field of engineering majors and power infrastructure firms is vying for a turnkey AIS substation package. The scope spans 400kV and 230kV bays, large autotransformer deployment, and complete civil integration.
8A southern state grid operator is assessing technical proposals for a turnkey AIS substation build. The project’s transformer and feeder configuration is designed to ease load on existing high -voltage corridors.
8The technical round for a 2×500MVA transformer - based AIS installation has attracted multiple transmission EPCs. The facility will boost interconnection between a 765/400kV hub and downstream 230kV feeders.
8Power sector heavyweights and specialist contractors are competing for an AIS substation EPC involving 400kV and 230kV infrastructure. The project will form a key node between a 765kV backbone and state - level feeders. Details

Technical gate closes in multi site solar RESCO race

Aug 14: 8The technical evaluation phase for a long-term O&M solar RESCO package in Rajasthan has wrapped up, filtering over 150 contenders for price bids. The package spans multiple substations with 33/11kV evacuation lines under a central farmer-solar scheme.
8In a crowded Rajasthan decentralised solar package, only one bidder was removed for bid security lapses, leaving a near-complete field for the price round. The plants will be tied to feeder-level substations under the PM - KUSUM framework.
8Technical bid scrutiny for a 25-year RESCO package covering multiple substations is complete, leaving most of the original bidder pool intact. Developers must integrate plants with feeder-level substations under strict scheme norms. Details

Record bidder rush for rural grid solar contract under RESCO mode

Aug 14: 8A decentralised solar package in western India has drawn a massive 249 technical bid submissions, reflecting surging developer interest in 25 - year feed - in tariff – linked rural supply. 
8The field is now trimmed for the financial round after disqualifications over fee and documentation gaps. Several hopefuls have been knocked out of a major RESCO - mode tender after failing to submit the mandatory application fee or EMD on time. The disqualifications narrow competition in a segment that otherwise saw unprecedented participation.
8From experienced developers to first - time entrants, several bids have fallen at the first hurdle for non-submission or partial payment of fees. The next stage promises heightened competition among those who cleared scrutiny. Details

Technical sieve narrows field in 25 year Rajasthan solar contract

Aug 14: 8Technical bid opening for a multi  decade solar power contract in Rajasthan’s sun rich belt has closed, setting the stage for price competition under PM  KUSUM’s Component  A model.
8A long - term solar development opportunity in Rajasthan’s arid west, aimed at decentralised generation near substations, has progressed to the next evaluation phase with an unusually large bidder pool.
8A grid - connected solar EOI in a high - irradiance desert zone has attracted over 50 bids, with developers eyeing stable revenues under a 25 - year PPA framework.
8Technical qualification is complete for a major rural - grid solar project in western Rajasthan, marking the start of the price discovery stage for a long-term PPA - backed scheme. Details

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Aug 14:  For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for construction of SAS based 220kV substation Details
 8Tender for construction of SAS based 2x60MVA, 220/33kV GIS substation Details
 8Tender for supply of shaft along with teeth segment for clinker grinder Details
 8Tender for supply of bowl mill spares Details
 8Tender for overhauling of HP and LP turbines, generator Details
 8Tender for construction of balance civil works of ash water recirculation system pump house Details
 8Tender for strengthning of ramps and misc works in ash dykes Details
 8Tender for supply of various types of hardware fittings Details
 8Tender for supply of hot dip galvanized steel tower angles, sheets, towers and stubs etc. Details
 8Tender for operation and maintenance works of substations Details
 8Tender for supply of 245 kV RIP/RIS bushing for various substations Details
 8Tender for deployment of gangs for tower erection and stringing works Details
 8Tender for supply & installation of porta cabins at substation Details
 8Tender for supply of composite polymer disc insulator Details
 8Tender for supply of firewalls for the replacement of M2M gateway firewalls Details
 8Tender for new and modification of existing foundations for 100 MVA Tr Along with auxiliary equip foundation firewall trench various Details
 8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of generator protection relay Details
 8Tender for procurement, erection, testing & commissioning work for augmentation of the existing 2.7 MLD STP Details
 8Tender for supply, laying, installation, testing and commissioning of ADSS cable along Details
 8Tender for water sprinkling through water tanker Details
 8Tender for external painting of induced draft cooling towers Details
 8Tender for rate contract for civil work Details
 8Tender for casting of 500 nos. plain cement concrete Details
 8Tender for supply of polycarbonate meter seal, quadlock polycarbonate meter seal Details
 8Tender for supply and installation of numeric relay Details
 8Tender for supply and installation of numeric relay and related item in 33/11 kV panel Details
 8Tender for miscellaneous civil works at 33/11 kV substation Details
 8Tender for overhauling of cooling water pumps Details
 8Tender for supply of HT cable Details
 8Tender for supply of HT motors spares Details
 8Tender for supply of 1.5/2.0 ton capacity split A.C installed Details
 8Tender for erection of 110 kV DC line on DC towers by making LILO feeder Details
 8Tender for supply of polymer composite insulators Details
 8Tender for revamping of stand by scrapper feeder 3A2 by strengthening the steel structural assembly Details
 8Tender for providing additional structural support for conical portion of coal bunker hoppers Details
 8Tender for EPC project for design, engineering, supply, testing, installation, erection, commissioning & capacity up gradation of PA fan and ID fan motors Details
 8Tender for supply of gasket packing material Details
 8Tender for work contract for various C&I related job works required Details
 8Tender for work of replacement of equipments& other misc. various works of 220 kV / 400 kV switchyard Details
 8Tender for supply of 6.6 kV, 300 KW, 1476 RPM, 3 phase induction motor Details
 8Tender for supply of jointing sheet materials for various Details
 8Design, engineering, installation, erection and commissioning of complete belt weigher system Details
 8Tender for providing and fixing covering net Details
 8Tender for supply of 245 kV/ 800 Amps HV bushing Details
 8Tender for supply and erection of 90 deg ceralin coal bends suitable for coal flow system Details
 8Tender for supply of 11kV outdoor vacuum circuit breakers Details
 8Tender for procurement of ACSR ZEBRA conductor Details
 8Tender for supply of worm shaft with lock nut and keys suitable for XRP 803 bowl mills Details
 8Tender for supply of finned economizer coil ‘J’ bend of size Details
 8Tender for supply of motor skirt for cooling water pump Details
 8Tender for procurement of 920 sets of 11 kV metering set, 0.2s class accuracy Details
 8Tender for supply of 150NB gate valves suitable for ash slurry pumps Details
 8Tender for procurement of sulphuric acid Details
 8Tender for works and providing foundation for structural plinth Details
 8Tender for supply of iron and steel materials, fabrication and erection of structures Details
 8Tender for supply of iron and steel materials, fabrication and erection of structures, erection of equipment’s Details
 8Tender for operation and maintenance of SUL and allied conveyors Details
 8Tender for fabrication, manufacture, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 33kV SS Details
 8Tender for work contract for supply and erection of 33 kV baby tower and other allied works Details
 8Tender for construction of control room structure plinth, cable duct, transformer Details
 8Tender for procurement of victaulic coupling with collar as per drawing enclosed 30 Sets Details
 8Tender for reconditioning of hydraulic loading cylinder assembly with replacing of new cylinder Details
 8Tender for procurement of smart differential pressure transmitters Details
 8Tender for procurement of PA fan pitch control vane with throttling shaft Details
 8Tender for manufacture and supply of 39600 Nos of 8m WL 200kg PSC poles Details
 8Tender for work of providing second PT source for 132kV and 33kV voltage level at various EHV substations Details
 8Tender for supply of various size of MS ERW pipes Details
 
8Tender for supply of various instrumentation cables Details
 
8Tender for supply, erection and commissioning of high mast lighting tower system Details
 
8Tender for work for attending puncture / leakages and replacement of various sizes Details
 
8Tender for supply of spares for boiler feed pump Details
 
8Tender for supply of H.V. bushings of power transformers Details
 
8Tender for manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of 33 kV 400 Amp DBCR type isolator W/O ES,33 kV 400 Amp DBCR type isolator Details
 
8Tender for servicing of different high pressure valves and actuator Details
 
8Tender for service contract for overhauling of dry, wet and bottom ash system Details
 
8Tender for work of collection of fly ash, bed ash Details
 
8Tender for complete design manufacturer supply testing of 200 35 ton EOT cranes along Details
 
8Tender for procurement of spares of CW pumps Details
 
8Tender for procurement of special purpose welding electrodes Details
 
8Design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, testing & commissioning of 220kV/66kV transformer bays Details
 
8Tender for supply, installation testing & commissioning of 500 KVA DG set Details
 
8Tender for rate contract of 800MW coal handling plant Details
 
8Tender for supply of forged hammer ring for 500MW coal handling plant Details
 
8Tender for miscellaneous civil works Details
 
8Tender for supply of cooling tower materials Details
 
8Tender for work of routine and preventive / breakdown maintenance activities & miscellaneous works Details
 
8Tender for work of fabrication of various ducts of 210 MW boiler Details
 
8Tender for work of overhauling of ESP Details
 
8Tender for works of replacement of 1X322 MVA, 27/400 kV single phase generator transformer Details
 
8Tender for supply of temperature gauges Details
 
8Tender for supply of set of worm shaft & worm wheel gear along with worm shaft lock nut & keys suitable Details
 
8Tender for work of repairing of SF6 to air bushing with all associated activities Details
 
8Tender for work of overhauling of CV/ MV& VT pump misc. auxiliaries Details
 
8Tender for procurement of complete assembly of oil free water cooled screw type air compressors Details
 
8Tender for construction work of 132 kV S/C line Details
 
8Tender for construction of 132 kV GSS Details
 
8Tender for construction of 132kV GSS Details
 
8Tender for purchase of spares For 3X1750 KVA DG sets Details
 
8Tender for supply of 400kV CTs of 400 kV switchyard Details
 
8Tender for annual rate contract for rewinding and repairing of 6.6KV VPI HT motor Details
 
8Tender for annual rate contract of rewinding and repair work of LT motors of main plant Details
 
8Tender for purchase of spares of hydrogen generator Details
 
8Tender for sale of dry fly ash Details
 
8Tender for supply and erectlon of string monitorlng box (SMB) and 6. Sq.mm 1.5 KV DC solar cable Details
 
8Tender for PCC works and thorough gravel replacement at switchyard Details
 
8Tender for ARC of different HT and LT motors rewinding, repairing Details
 
8Tender for renovation including roof treatment exterior and interior Details
 
8Tender for dismantling, fabrication and renewal of worn out 300 NB M.S seamless pipe Details
 
8Tender for annual rate contract for attending all emergency/breakdown/schedule/preventive maintenance repair works etc. of 220kV line Details
 
8Tender for work of testing of EHV grade transformer oil samples at site by mobile testing laboratory at various substation Details
 
8Tender for work of upgradation of existing SCADA system Details
 
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8India cancels two offshore wind tenders off Gujarat and Tamil Nadu coasts Details
 8ReNew Q1 Net Profit Soars to Rs 513 Cr Details
 8EIL inks MoU to provide NPCIL engineering services for development of small modular reactor Details
 8Powering renewable energy transition for southern region: A seminar focused on 100% renewable Details
 8Captive renewable power generation Details
 
8Nepal to Export 200 MW More Electricity to India Details
 
8India’s battery storage boom: getting the execution right Details
 
8K'taka among top three in installed wind capacity key to India’s energy transition Union Ministry Details
 
8Domestic push: India mandates local supply chains and data centres for wind turbines Details
 
8Attend to transmission & land issues for achieving target of 500 GW RE generation, industry urges governments Details
 
8IPP Juniper Green Energy secures debt financing for renewables build-out Details
 
8Ministry of Coal reviews captive and commercial coal blocks in five states Details
 
8Coal production & despatch declines for second consecutive month in July Details
 
8Websol to commence production from new 600 MW solar cell line in october Details
 
8MNRE Invites second round of proposals to boost green hydrogen testing infrastructure under 200 crore scheme Details
 
8InSolare Energy-SCC Infrastructure consortium wins 70,000 MT green ammonia project under SECI’s SIGHT Scheme Details
 
8Alpex Solar to Set Up 1.2 GW solar module plant in Uttar Pradesh Details
 
8India's solar module capacity has hit 100 GW mark: Pralhad Joshi Details
 
8India eyes private sector for nuclear growth Details
 
8India Opens uranium mining to private firms for nuclear expansion Details
 
8Govt likely to allow private cos to mine uranium to help nuclear expansion Details
 
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Daily round-up: Never before insights in how the power sector works

Aug 13: Coal Flex Is Now a Trading Desk
 Everyone talks about coal plants as baseload. But the real story is SLDCs tactically under-scheduling mid-merit units to create optionality in RTM and HPDAM—treating thermal flexibility like a financial instrument. Watch how exchange spreads line up with ramp holds at pithead stations; that’s not an accident, that’s a strategy. The result: procurement teams, not turbines, are driving marginal prices.
Solar Noon Is Cheap—Reactive Power Isn’t

 Midday looks comfortable on price, yet the grid’s reactive power bill balloons when solar floods the network. You can feel it in voltage deviation and capacitor bank dispatch rather than in DAM wedges. It’s the quiet tax of high-PV hours, and industries with large induction loads (cement, metals) are paying via hidden penalties and VAR settlements. Procurement wins on Rs/kWh; operations bleeds on vars/kVArh.
Hydro Isn’t Just Energy—It’s the Scarcity Premium

 Hydro’s share may look small on a daily pie chart, but its five-block peaking window sets the day’s scarcity price. When pumped storage enters that window, it doesn’t follow DAM—it names it. That premium is migrating into contracts and banking terms, and states without hydro headroom will keep overpaying for flexibility even when average energy is cheap. Flex, not MWh, is the new currency.
Gas Plants Are Becoming the Grid’s “Soft Cap”

 We’re seeing gas units sit just out of money until volatility spikes—then they clip the top of RTM like a price guardrail. Industrial PNG switching (versus propane or solid fuels) quietly changes that calculus by a few paise but flips entire blocks from “no-run” to “must-run.” When spot LNG tightens, expect RTM tails to fatten; when it loosens, peakers reappear and compress peaks. Gas isn’t dead—it’s a volatility valve.
DSM Is the Shadow Market No One Admits To

 Daytime discipline looks fine on paper, but deviation spikes cluster exactly when operators reach for RTM imports. That’s not random error; that’s a forecasting and control gap being papered over with a penalty line item. The irony: buyers “save” on scheduled power, then leak it back via DSM. Fixing 15-minute forecasting beats any grand procurement reform on a rupee-for-rupee basis.
The New Congestion Tax

 You can declare “no shortage” and still pay more because a single HVDC pole or 400-kV element pushes you into a pricier zone. The rent doesn’t show up in outages; it shows up in MCP differentials and congestion charges. When those deltas persist, they’re a capital plan in disguise—evidence for why a specific corridor upgrade yields real tariff relief. Forget slogans; show the zone spread curve and you win the argument.
Green OA Buyers Are Hollowing Out Exchange Liquidity at the Margins

 Corporate PPAs and banking windows are shaving the best green blocks off GDAM before they ever hit the screen. What clears looks like “oversupply” and curtailment risk—but it’s really portfolio selection bias by sophisticated C&I desks. The exchange sees volume; the premium disappears upstream. For developers, merchant models must assume this silent skimming—or they’ll overpromise cash flows.
Agriculture Solarisation Is Bending the Curve Where You Don’t Look

 Feeder solar pilots are nudging pump loads into the sunlit shoulder, easing evening peaks—but also deepening midday price troughs. DISCOMs love the relief, hate the revenue math: subsidies and cross-subsidies don’t shift as fast as the load does. The kicker is water—monsoon variability now maps onto exchange prices via irrigation behavior. Energy, agriculture, and rainfall just got braided into your MCP Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-1

Aug 13: Massive intra  state transmission package shifts bid timeline to September
8The deadline for a multi voltage substation and EHV corridor scheme tied to 2GW of renewable evacuation has been pushed to early September extending the bid process by nearly three weeks to accommodate prospective developers
8The winning developer must secure right of way forest and civil aviation clearances and section 164 powers rapidly post SPV acquisition keeping commissioning within a 24 month window
8Qualification norms demand prior infrastructure project experience above Rs.980 crore and net worth of nearly Rs.400 crore ensuring only top tier transmission developers can compete Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-2

Aug 13: AIS substation tender turns into long game for top developers
8The 400/220/132kV Umred project part of Maharashtra’s intra state grid strengthening plan has now crossed its sixth extension milestone RECs TBCB structure demands precision pricing and airtight compliance RECs latest TBCB scheme for a 400/220/132kV node in Nagpur district calls for high reliability design and commissioning within tight schedules Six deadline pushes signal a competitive yet cautious bidding landscape
8The 400/220/132kV Umred substation scheme demands end to end design procurement erection and commissioning under stringent technical norms RECs six time extension reflects the engineering and regulatory challenge for bidders Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-3

Aug 13: New 765kV hub planned to integrate pump storage power
8In addition to relieving chronic loading on a key inter regional line the scheme will enable bidirectional flows from upcoming pump storage projects in the heart of Uttar Pradesh backed by a fully equipped AIS substation The scheme has cleared coordination bodies across three regions and national planning forums underlining its strategic role in balancing cross border transfer capabilities
8The inclusion of high capacity reactors at multiple points aims to counter voltage rise under light load and mitigate instability during sudden flow changes across regions
 Procurement norms have been aligned with the July2024 MoP order tightening domestic content requirements and revising border sharing country provisions likely to influence OEM participation
8The aggressive schedule covers new substation works multiple line diversions reactor installations and extensive right of way acquisition demanding strong project management capacity Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-4

Aug 13: Morena pooling hub to anchor high  capacity RE corridors
8Planned with multiple ICTs bus reactors and interconnection bays the 765/400kV pooling station south of Sabalgarh will be central to integrating large scale renewables into the national grid under a time bound 27 month delivery With over 3.9GW of renewable potential the targeted zone will see 2.5GW connected in Phase I supported by a complex of high capacity transformers reactors and multi voltage interconnections
8The transmission plan includes a high capacity double circuit line to Karera with augmentation at the receiving substation designed to support RE inflows and future power storage integration
8With over 3.9GW of renewable potential the targeted zone will see 2.5GW connected in Phase I supported by a complex of high capacity transformers reactors and multi voltage interconnections Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-5

Aug 13: Big push for multi gigawatt battery storage under state led funding drive
8A state utility is seeking developers for 2000MW / 4000MWh standalone BESS under a Build Own Operate model backed by viability gap funding The two cycle per day design and aggressive round trip efficiency targets set a high engineering bar for bidders
8Bidders must secure land and connect to designated intra state substations at ≥66kV bearing all costs to delivery point a condition that shifts early stage siting and grid integration risk squarely to the developer
8By pegging viability gap funding at Rs.18 lakh/MWh the state utility aims to catalyse large scale battery storage deployment disbursed in milestone linked tranches with strict clawback provisions for delays or under performance Details

Eight bidder contest opens for multi region distribution revamp

Aug 13: 8The technical round has been admitted in full for a turnkey programme spanning Lower Central and Upper Assam targeting modern control rooms high reliability switchgear and outage minimising autoreclosures
8With the technical sieve admitting all eight players the focus now shifts to financial rounds for a state spanning substation modernisation expected to push execution capacity and procurement speed
8With the technical sieve admitting all eight players the focus now shifts to financial rounds for a state spanning substation modernisation expected to push execution capacity and procurement speed Details

L1 wins ash system facilities upgrade with sub-Rs.30 crore quote

Aug 13: 8Only two contenders cleared technical scrutiny for this dry ash evacuation facility expansion with the winning bid staying significantly under the competitor’s price The awarded contract covers high volume dry ash evacuation works critical to plant performance and environmental compliance with a price advantage that edged out the runner up
8The contract for a major ash handling facility upgrade at a state run plant saw just two participants with the winner taking the deal at a competitive advantage
8The contract for a major ash handling facility upgrade at a state run plant saw just two participants with the winner taking the deal at a competitive advantage Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-8

Aug 13: Extension pushes high  risk Himalayan hydro civil package to late August
8A major civil works tender for a 700+MW Himalayan hydropower scheme under a central PSU has seen its submission moved to 27August The package covers headrace tunnels surge shafts and an underground powerhouse cavern a mix of high geotechnical risk structures in seismically active terrain
8The revised date offers hydro civil specialists a longer window to plan excavation lining and installation of pressure conveyance systems in a 700+MW Himalayan scheme under a central PSU
8Civil contractors targeting a high capacity Himalayan hydropower scheme now have until 27August to finalise bids for underground water conveyance and powerhouse excavation under strict stability parameters Details

Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day

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Aug 13:  For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 90 KW grid connected solar PV power plant Details
8Tender for installation of bio-digestors including reedbed Details
 8Tender for replacement of existing main earth-mat along with riser connections at various Details
 8Tender for rate contract for supply of various size of LT XLPE single core unarmoured cable Details
 8Tender for procurement of pressure switches Details
 8Tender for purchase of spares for diaphragm type hydrogen compressor Details
 8Tender for supply and fixing of electrical insulating mat conforming at various switchgears Details
 8Tender for procurement of LDO. Details
 8Tender for biennial maintenance contract for civil works Details
 8Tender for construction of covered store shed Details
 8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of submersible pump Details
 8Tender for dismantling, fabrication and renewal of worn out 300 NB M.S pipes and providing cement pedestal from clarified water pump house Details
 8Tender for dismantling, fabrication and renewal of worn out 200 NB M.S pipes Details
 8Tender for construction of control room structure plinth, cable duct, transformer Details
 8Tender for dismantling, fabrication and renewal of worn out 300 NB M.S seamless pipe Details
8Tender for work of AMC work for transportation of material at various substations Details
 8Tender for annual maintenance contract (AMC) for supply & fixing of indoor lighting /illumination & its utilities Details
 8Tender for centralized rate contract for procurement of jointing sheets (gaskets) Details
 8Tender for supply erection commissioning and testing of 1 no of new chiller Details
 8Tender for waterproofing of prefabricated roof Details
 8Tender for construction of soak pit around existing transformers Details
 8Tender for repair of CDD pump Details
 8Tender for install 2x200 KVA, 33/0.4kV power T/Fs Details
 8Tender for supply of baskets of air pre-heater Details
 8Tender for operation, maintenance of 33/11 kV line Details
 8Tender for operation, maintenance of 33/11 kV line, associated Details
 8Tender for supply and application of metal protective compound for various pipe lines Details
 8Tender for balance work of erection of 66kV S/C line Details
 8Tender for procurement of refractory patching material for boiler Details
 8Tender for DC battery cell preventive maintenance work at 220 kV & 400 kV switchyard Details
 8Tender for erection work of interconnection of 220kV D/C line Details
 8Tender for supply and installation of fired type wedge connectors including dismantling of existing bolted type clamp connectors of 220 kV switchyard Details
 8Tender for work of panel shifting and associated wiring work Details
 8Tender for construction of 11kV spur line and 11/0.433 kV 500 KVA sub-/station Details
 8Tender for construction of 11 kV single circuit line with 132 kV, D6 type tower Details
 8Tender for construction of 33kV line and installation of 33/0.433kV, 2X500 KVA SS Details
 8Design, manufacture, procurement, supply, fabrication, shop assembly, painting, shop testing, transportation and delivery to project site, receipt and storage Details
 8Tender for design turbine –repair & re-conditioning of the released/worn-out HP diaphragms Details
 8Tender for supply of LT three phase angle cross arm Details
 8Tender for overhauling of various pumps of CT blow down pump house Details
 8Tender for work of replacement of rusted 132kV & 33kV gantry structure, equipment structure Details
 
8Tender for procurement of 72.5KV 31.5KA outdoor SF6 circuit breakers Details
 
8Tender for supply of various tools-tackles, routine maintenance items & consumable items Details
 
8Tender for construction of control room structure plinth, cable duct, transformer Details
 
8Tender for essential civil works Details
 
8Tender for special M and R of electricity store and other misc. civil works at 132/33/11 kV s/s Details
 
8Tender for carrying out protection work at 33/11kV s/s Details
 
8Tender for construction of miscellaneous civil works at 33/11 kV substation Details
 
8Design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, testing & commissioning of 220/66kV transformer Details
 
8Tender for supply of 11 kV (70) and 33 kV (90 KN) polymer disc insulator Details
 
8Tender for supply of 11 kV (5 KN ) and 33 kV (10 KN) polymer pin insulator Details
 
8Tender for procurement of complete bladder type accumulator assembly for fast opening system Details
 
8Tender for work of upgradation of exisiting SCADA system  Details
 
8Tender for construction, renovation & supply work for S.N.C.U. ward including civil work Details
 
8Tender for construction of water cable trench, providing & laying PSC cover & chain link fencing & misc civil work Details
 
8Tender for contract for assistance in loading of coal rake Details
 
8Tender for evacuation of ash deposited inside all the overflow lagoons by dredging Details
 
8Tender for erection of 33 kV line 14.50 KM SC with ACSR dog conductor Details
 
8Tender for erection of 33 kV line 14.50 KM single circuit with ACSR dog conductor Details
 
8Tender for erection of 33 kV line Details
 
8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of material of 11/0.4kV S/S Details
 
8Tender for purchase of 5392 stacks of 245kV solid core post insulator Details
 
8Tender for purchase of 46465 stacks of 2X24kV post insulator Details
 
8Tender for supply of HCL, NaOCL and H2SO4 storage tanks Details
 
8Tender for procurement of numerical /aux relays for LT switchgear Details
 
8Tender for day to day civil repair works Details
 
8Tender for repair of cracks in LP casing of 110 MW unit Details
 
8Tender for manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of 11 kV AB cable Details
 
8Tender for manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of 12 KV, 400Amps indoor type, series trip metering switchgear with vacuum circuit breaker Details
 
8Tender for procurement of 220 kV capacitive voltage transformers Details
 
8Tender for shift and maintenance activities at 230kV EHT substation Details
 
8Tender for work of replacement of complete crusher body with inlet mouthpiece,bypass gate assembly, outlet chute, rotor Details
 
8Tender for work of arresting water leakages by Leak expert using polyester Details
 
8Tender for strengthening work of conveyor gentry, junction tower and crusher house Details
 
8Tender for supply of spares of 415 V air circuit breakers installed Details
 
8Tender for supply of electric winch for shifting (pulling) of scrapper Details
 
8Tender for fabrication of 250NB, 300NB, 350NB, and 400NB size MS ERW bends of various Details
 
8Tender for works contract for carrying out day to day preventive and breakdown maintenance and emergency breakdown under works contract for 230kV SS Details
 
8Tender for procurement of welding electrodes Details
 
8Tender for providing services on job work for various types of works Details
 
8Tender for supply of various rubber gaskets and rubber items Details
 
8Tender for supply, erection, commissioning and testing work of high mast tower Details
 
8Tender for supply of various types and sizes of pulley at coal handling plant Details
 
8Tender for rectification and retrofitting of 1.2 MW hydro TG unit with supply of material Details
 
8Tender for supply, delivery, unloading, testing and commissioning of centrifuge oil purification machine Details
 
8Tender for turbine generator related overhauling job during Details
8Tender for procurement and retro-fitment of actuators with indigenous actuator Details
 
8Tender for annual maintenance contract for boiler and its auxiliary system Details
 
8Tender for procurement of conveyor belt Details
 
8Tender for procurement of spares for pneumatic actuators Details
 
8Tender for construction of foundation, cable trench, oil sump Details
 
8Tender for bi-ARC for the emergency restoration of power of 66kV,132kV & 220kV transmission line Details
 
8Tender for construction of foundation, cable trench, oil sump, FP wall, equipment Details
 
8Tender for work of chemical (by using high voltage insulator and protector) of disc insulator Details
 
8Tender for work of supply & replacement of various 33kV equipments at 220kV sub-station Details
 
8Tender for various regular preventative maintenance / emergency and breakdown works of various 220kV & 100kV substations Details
 
8Tender for providing & fixing by pass twin jumpering arrangement by boltless C-type wedge connectors to the jump at tension towers Details
 
8Tender for supply of cooling fan motors of converter transformer installed Details
 
8Tender for servicing & alignment of 245kV, 145kV and 36kV isolators Details
 
8Tender for supply of equipments/ material, erection, testing and commissioning for the work of augmentation by providing additional 1 x 50 MVA, 132/110/33 kV T/F Details
 
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 For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips:
8TruAlt Bioenergy and GAIL form strategic joint venture Details
 8Vikram Solar sets IPO price band Details
 8ACME Solar arm gets 3,184 cr REC funding for 280 MW renewable project Details
 8Microcap stock in focus after receiving 57 Cr order from Maharashtra Govt for supply of solar water pumps Details
 8Oswal Pumps bags 442 cr order to supply solar pumps in Maharashtra Details
 8Juniper Green Energy raises Rs 1,739 cr in debt financing Details
 8RInfra secures 526 crore arbitration award against aravali power company Details
 8India's power generating capacity to reach 780GW by 2030 Details
 8Rajpura Thermal Power Plant named best for lowest emission intensity Details
 8India approves four new semiconductor manufacturing projects Details
 8Tripura to Install 45 EV charging stations Details
 
8Automation Expo 2025: eaton launches CEAG VLL lights, B-line & flextray systems Details
 
8Impact of AI in Indian electric vehicle (EV) industry Details
 
8Suzlon Energy Q1 results: Net profit rises 7% to 324 cr on higher revenues Details
 
8Over 16.7 lakh households benefitted under solar scheme, Rs 9,000 cr disbursed, Parl told Details
 
8Coal’s Central Role in India’s complex energy transition journey Details
 
8Power solutions provider Powerica files draft papers with Sebi for Rs 1,400 cr IPO Details
 
8CG Power''s US subsidiary collaborates with Flanders under next phase of growth Details
 
8Coal still at the core: What India’s energy story cannot ignore Details
 
8Cabinet clears over 18,500 crore chip, hydro power, Metro rail plans Details
 
8Why SJVN Share price is rising Details
 
8Tata Power to develop 700 MW wind power project in Andhra Pradesh Details
 
8India’s First 120 MW CCGT power plant to rise In Tripura’s Rokhia Details
 
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Daily roundup: Evening peak stability masks a subtle frequency dip

Aug 12: Evening Peak Stability Masks a Subtle Frequency Dip
8Even with zero declared shortage in the Southern Region’s 20:00 peak block, frequency sagged from 50.08 Hz in the afternoon to 49.92 Hz at peak. This suggests operators are holding load generation balance at the cost of deeper frequency excursions a hidden stress point not reflected in “demand met” figures.
DNH’s Chronic ATC & (N-1) Violations are an Outlier Among Zero-Breach States

8While all major Western Region states recorded zero ATC and contingency breaches, Dadra & Nagar Haveli posted >97% ATC violation and >70% (N-1) breach rates. This indicates either persistent transmission bottlenecks or unreported local demand spikes in an otherwise stable regional grid.
Ramp Rate Suppression in Off-Peak Hours Suggests Reserve Banking
8Generation unit logs show multiple coal stations capping ramp-up rates in the early-morning (03:00) off-peak despite surplus headroom. This likely reflects an operational choice to bank ramping capability for later peak integration, hinting at a more sophisticated reserve strategy.
Voltage Deviation Index Spikes at Non-Peak Times
8The highest VDI breaches in the Northern Region occurred in midday blocks rather than evening peaks counter to the usual pattern. This suggests reactive power management gaps during high solar injection periods, not just during demand surges.
Hydro Under-Commitment Despite Full Reservoirs in Eastern Region

8PSP (Pumped Storage Plant) status reports show >90% reservoir fullness in some ER hydro stations, yet their day-ahead schedules remain flatlined. This is an opportunity cost, especially with spot prices rising in shoulder hours where hydro could smooth volatility.
Persistent Zero-Shortage Reporting in High-Import States

8Certain states logged no shortages despite importing >1 GW during multiple blocks. This reflects a dependence on inter-state purchases to maintain “shortage-free” status masking underlying local generation inadequacy.
Congestion-Free Operation Despite Major Element Outages in SRLDC Data

8Southern Region ran congestion-free in market terms even with scheduled outages on key transmission elements. This could signal either overbuilt corridor redundancy or an overestimation of actual load stress in real-time dispatch planning.
Overdrawal Patterns Cluster Around Frequency Recovery Windows

8Analysis of deviation data shows that overdrawals in multiple states peak immediately after frequency recovers from sub-49.9 Hz dips. This suggests operators may be opportunistically pulling more power once grid frequency stabilises, potentially contributing to secondary instability
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NTPC - backed coal mining policy paper to chart long-term reform course

Aug 12: 8The assignment’s outcome could influence coal sector governance for years, making it a high-impact intervention in India’s fossil fuel policy ecosystem.
8The advocacy document will push for regulatory clarity, faster approvals, and balanced environmental oversight — all to make the sector more competitive and resilient.
8The awarded consultancy will navigate the tightrope between sustaining coal output and aligning with India’s net  zero pathway, an issue at the heart of current policy debates.
8A national  level policy document is set to be crafted for coal mining sector reforms. The consultancy brief includes sectoral analysis, stakeholder mapping, and actionable recommendations in sync with India’s energy transition goals. Details

Polymer insulator supply race ends with single firm clinching multi location 765kV contract

Aug 12: 8A multi  crore contract for extra-high voltage CLR polymer insulators in 120kN, 160kN, and 210kN ratings has been finalised for dispatch to multiple interstate transmission projects. The award marks a key supply push under India’s 765kV grid strengthening plan.
8The winning bidder will supply three mechanical load classes of polymer insulators to POWERGRID  linked projects, enabling higher reliability and reduced contamination risk in bulk power corridors.
8Polymer insulators rated for high mechanical loads will be deployed in challenging terrains and pollution  prone zones, replacing legacy porcelain units in 765kV routes.
8The contract supports India’s accelerated 765kV network rollout, with emphasis on composite long rod technology to reduce maintenance and improve performance in polluted environments  Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-1

Aug 12: Fresh bid push for 240MW hydro EPC as deadline shifts again
8Repeated extensions for an Arunachal-based hydro EPC tender, now to 2September, hint at complex specifications and bidder readiness challenges for NEEPCO’s 3×80MW project.
8The EPC scope covers turbines, generators, and plant auxiliaries for a North-East hydropower station, with repeated date moves suggesting heavy clarifications and specification fine  tuning.
8Since its February launch, the electro-mechanical tender for a major Arunachal hydro station has been repeatedly pushed forward, reflecting tough terrain and high-spec equipment requirements.
Fresh extension for large  scale coal beneficiation contracts
8Deadlines for high volume coal washing packages linked to Chhattisgarh origin supply for two major Rajasthan thermal plants have been moved to mid August. The scope spans multi-million tonne annual processing, with bidders now getting a narrow final window before technical scrutiny.
8Both Chhabra and Kota thermal units’ raw coal beneficiation contracts  — each exceeding 2million tonnes annually  have had their submission cut off pushed to 18August. The shift could alter bid dynamics in a space where logistics, washery capacity, and ash control costs decide winners.
8Companies vying for the beneficiation of over 2.3MTPA coal for a Rajasthan plant have an extra week to finalise bids. The project demands continuous supply from SECL sources with stringent ash and moisture parameters. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-2

Aug 12: Bidding window extended for 1GW battery storage mega project
8The tariff based global tender for a 1000MW/2000MWh standalone BESS in Rajasthan has been pushed back, giving players more time to digest clarifications and amendments following the pre bid meeting. The BOO model with viability gap funding aims to accelerate large scale energy storage deployment.
8Timelines have shifted for the 1000MW/2000MWh standalone battery project under a VGF  supported BOO model. Technical and contractual clarifications are now part of the revised RfS package.
8Post pre bid meeting, the 1GW/2GWh storage tender has undergone notable clarifications in technical compliance and contractual terms, prompting a shift in bid submission timelines.
8The 1000MW battery energy system project in Rajasthan has moved its bid closing date, reflecting market feedback. This tender remains a rare large scale BOO opportunity with state support.
8Clarifications from the pre bid meeting have altered not just the technical framework but also the bidding calendar for the 2000MWh BESS opportunity, potentially altering the competitive landscape.
8The state’s marquee BESS procurement under BOO with VGF support has postponed its bid deadline, giving developers extra breathing space to align designs with revised tender requirements.
Major redesign in high voltage interconnection for 2GW solar evacuation
8Amendment introduces a split termination scheme for a key 400kV double  circuit link, with one circuit landing in an existing AIS bay and the other in a new GIS diameter — potentially altering cost, bay equipment procurement, and commissioning timelines.
8All 220kV underground links in the project are now fixed at 2500sqmm conductor size, removing the 2000sqmm option  —  a change that may edge out smaller cable vendors and alter trench design norms.
8Revised scope swaps GIS termination for AIS and calls for rearrangement of an existing bus PT bay, demanding more outage coordination and in-situ bus work.
8Amendment stresses compliance with substation owner’s site condition requirements, signalling higher coordination needs with existing asset operators and potential schedule risk. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-3

Aug 12: Bid deadline pushed for multi GW southern grid link
8The submission timeline for a major 3GW inter-state transmission package in southern India has been extended, giving bidders an extra week to prepare offers for complex multi-voltage substation expansions and a new 765kV corridor.
8A large scale renewable integration scheme, featuring 3×1500MVA greenfield transformation and 765kV double  circuit line works, will now see bids close later this month after REC moved the deadline.
8Spanning multiple voltage levels and incorporating future bay space provisions, the scheme’s extended schedule could draw more competitive bids from technically qualified consortia.
Land cost jumps 75% for high voltage substation package
8A major intra-state transmission tender in Karnataka has revised the TSP’s land acquisition liability from Rs.1.51 crore to Rs.2.64 crore for over 76 acres, with KPTCL retaining ownership under a MoU arrangement.
8The 2×500MVA AIS substation will tie into Yalwar and Dhoni via quad moose 400kV DC lines, plus multiple twin zebra 220kV double circuits to regional nodes, designed to de bottleneck renewable rich Belagavi-Bagalkot corridors.
8While initial installation includes two 500MVA ICTs, bays and foundations are designed for four additional ICTs and extra 400kV and 220kV bays, signalling foresight for load growth. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-4

Aug 12: Capital cost swings reshape substation connectivity tender
8Revised land and bay equipment valuations slash one site’s obligation by over Rs.240 crore, while modest hikes at others tweak the cost balance for bidders in this 400kV GIS and multi-line build.
8Immediate surcharge after due date, plus a reworked rebate window, will alter working capital dynamics for contractors eyeing this 2×500MVA GIS and associated 220kV network.
8Cost revision at a central 220kV substation and static figures at others will fine tune the financial calculus for transmission developers in this Karnataka intra state expansion.
8From multi voltage GIS bays to new 220kV D/C lines and bay extensions at four substations, the scope continues to demand multi disciplinary execution capability.
Procurement norms tightened for major interstate transmission build
8A central BOOT based transmission package sees updated domestic sourcing rules and new border-compliance mandates, reshaping vendor eligibility in a multi GW RE evacuation plan in Madhya Pradesh.
8Latest amendment swaps earlier procurement directives with July2024 policy updates, raising the bar for component sourcing in a 35 - year operate  and  transfer transmission asset.
8Technical scope remains intact but vendor eligibility realigned under updated DPIIT backed domestic preference orders for high voltage transmission gear. Details

Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day

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Aug 12:  For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
 8Tender for implementation of 53.9 MWac/72.8 MWp ground mounted solar PV project Details
8Tender for service contract for HP water jet of condenser tubes Details
 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 26 KW grid connected solar power plants Details
 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 87 KW grid connected solar power plants Details
 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 451 KW grid connected solar power plants Details
 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 235 KW capacities grid connected solar power plants Details
 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning with RMS of total cumu. 12 kWp GCRT Details
 8Tender for supply of electrical insulated Details
 8Tender for construction/erection work of 33 kV sub-station single circuit 33 kV line Details
 8Tender for erection of 33 kV line 6.00 KM single circuit with ACSR dog conductor Details
 8Tender for erection of 33 kV line 8.00 KM single circuit with ACSR dog conductor Details
 8Tender for construction/ erection work of 33 kV S/S Details
 8Tender for erection of 33 kV line Details
 8Tender for procurement of cage frame,liner set and curved cage piece for crusher Details
 8Tender for work of repairing, servicing and refurbishing of 400kV PG isolator and center break isolator mechanism box Details
 8Design, supply, installation, testing & commissioning of 132/33kV GIS substations Details
 8Tender for supply, installation and commissioning of portable weigh bridgeof 100 MT capacity Details
 8Tender for proposal for restoration of damaged fields of ESP Details
 8Tender for roof treatment Details
 8Tender for works contract for rate contract for repair and maintenance of GRP/GRE pipelines Details
 8Tender for works contract for replacement of fallen tower Details
 8Tender for works contract for carrying out day to day preventive and breakdown maintenance and emergency breakdown under works contract for 230kV SS Details
 8Tender for works contract for carrying out day to day preventive and breakdown maintenance and emergency breakdown under works contract for 400kV SS Details
 8Tender for remedial measures by strengthening and providing protective coating in the RCC PSC structures Details
 8Tender for supply of LT single phase angle and channel cross arm Details
 8Tender for procurement of 100 km of LT aerial bunched cable Details
 8Tender for supply of throden bearing for jackwell pump Details
 8Tender for supply of H.T fasteners Details
 8Tender for supply of modified IGV of PA Fan NDFV 22B for boiler Details
 8Tender for roof strengthening work of CW pump house Details
 8Tender for work of complete servicing / overhauling/fault attending / repairing / checking and supply of spare of various Details

8Tender for supply of 13.5MW SFC system for 65 MW, 11 kV motor Details
 8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of passenger elevator with civil works Details
 8Tender for upgradation of 13.7km single circuit 66kV tap line feeder to 110kV double circuit line Details
 8Tender for providing and fixing stone in service Details
 8Tender for supply of bi-metallic clamp for power transfomer Details
 8Tender for radiography PAUT and fibroscopy of boiler tubes Details
 8Tender for replacement of 1x10/16MVA, 132/11kV T/F with 1x20/25MVA, 132/33kV T/F Details
 8Tender for overhauling for electrostatic precipitators ESP Details
 8Tender for construction of addl T/F plinth bay (T-2), augmentation of existing 20MVA 66/11 kV P/T/F Details
 8Tender for supply and erection of pole and street light for illumination work Details
 8Tender for construction of 11/0.433 kV 500 KVA sub/station Details
 8Tender for replacement of insulation in the Hot air branch ducts of coal mill Details
 8Tender for supply of GI solid wire 8 SWG Details
 8Tender for supply of ordinary back clamp for 8M and 9M PSC pole Details
 8Tender for fabrication and erection fly and bottom ash bag filter unit in silo top Details
 8Tender for supply of LT GI pin and LT metal parts Details
 8Tender for supply of GI solid wire 6 SWG Details
 8Design, engineering, supply of materials/ equipments, erection, testing and commissioning of 132 kV D/C 3ph TSS-GSS Details
 8Tender for operation and maintenance of permanent filtration plant, temporary filtration plant, booster pump house Details
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Tender for replacement of insulation in the hot air branch ducts of coal mill Details
 
8Tender for manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of 12 KV SCADA compatible shunt trip switchgear panel Details
 
8Tender for annual rate contract for procurement of super-critical A1 category bearings Details
 
8Tender for biennial rate contract for work of maintenance of coal handling plant Details
 
8Tender for procurement of gate valves and non return valves for mechanical auxiliary cell Details
 
8Tender for supply of spares for hydraulic boom luffing system valves and pumps Details
 
8Tender for supply of various sizes of HP LP valves for PRDS SCAPH and boilers Details
 
8Tender for special M and R of electricity Details
 
8Tender for construction of store and other misc. civil works at 33/11 kV S/S Details
 
8Tender for construction of store shed and steel racks in A.E. (meter), electricity test lab at 33/11 kV S/S Details
 
8Tender for supply, erection, commissioning and testing of hydrogen gas leak detector system Details
 
8Tender for erection work of overhead HT/LT line Details
 
8Tender for procurement of spares for ACW pump Details
 
8Tender for replacing of damaged sheet of boiler feed pump Details
 
8Tender for work of operation & maintenance of induced draught cooling water Details
 
8Tender for supply of 66kV isolators at switchyard Details
 
8Tender for operation and maintenance of electrical systems/electrical installations Details
 
8Tender for operation and maintenance of identified 30 Nos. of 33/11 kV sub-station Details
 
8Tender for construction or erection work of 33 kV substation Details
 
8Tender for procurement of 7/3.66 MM galvanised steel stranded earth wire Details
 
8Tender for purchase of ACSR moose conductor Details
 
8Tender for erection, testing and commissioning of LILO of 132 kV S/C line Details
 
8Tender for annual maintenance contract (AMC) for digital automatic voltage regulator (DAVR) installed Details
 
8Tender for repair and maintenance of valve / damper actuators Details
 
8Tender for supply of seamless carbon steel distance piece assembly for HP 803 bowl mills Details
 
8Tender for supply and erection of lift using RCC structures Details
 
8Tender for supply of insulation materials for boiler Details
 
8Tender for supply of various types of power & control fuse Details
 
8Tender for onsite repairing of 400kV 50MVAR bus reactor Details
 
8Tender for supply of various types of hardware fittings for 800 kV HVAC transmission lines  Details
 
8Tender for supply of various types of hardware fittings for 765 kV HVAC transmission lines Details
 
8Design, engineering, supply of materials/ equipments, erection, testing and commissioning of 132 kV D/C 3ph TSS Details
 
8Tender for renovation of 220 kV feeders by replacing porcelain disc insulators Details
 
8Tender for laying 11kV UG cable for providing 3MVA power to second phase Details
 
8Tender for supply, erection, retro-fitting, testing and commissioning of nitrogen injection fire prevention and extinguishing system (NIFPES) along with required accessories including civil works Details
 
8Tender for special estimate to create 132kV T/F bay for feeding additional 1x20/25MVA, 132/33kV T/F at 132kV S/Stn Details
 
8Tender for overhauling of coal pipe, vane and damper Details
 
8Tender for procurement of 100 DMT 100 percent basis caustic lye Details
 
8Tender for biennial maintenance contract for operation and maintenance including risk protection of HVWS emulsifier system Details
 
8Tender for procurement of spares for pneumatic electrical actuators Details
 
8Tender for procurement of SWAS spares installed Details
 
8Tender for refurbishment of 11 kV hydro thermal overhead line Details
 
8Design, engineering, manufacturing, testing at manufacturers works, insurance, erection, testing and commissioning of vertical francis turbines Details
 
8Tender for procurement of guide vane upper and lower bush housings for turbines Details
 
8Tender for work of complete overhauling and oil leakage rectification of 75 MVA generating transformers including OLTC, radiators, and a 1250 KVA transformer Details
 
8Tender for work of overhauling, servicing and repairing of penstock gate Details
 
8Tender for work of overhauling /break down of the 165KW/33 dewatering pump, 90KW storm water pump Details
 
8Tender for annual rate contract for providing expert services for troubleshooting of AC/DC equipments and control/ protection system Details
 
8Tender for work of annual contract for repair, overhauling, servicing, maintenance alignment of 220/132/33kV isolator available Details
 
8Tender for work for second circuit stringing on existing 132 kV tap line Details
 
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 For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips:
8Inox Green inks pact for comprehensive O&M of 182 MW of wind projects Details
 8Gas shortage hits Tripura’s power plants, minister urges shift to solar energy Details
 8Hindalco Q1 profit jumps 30% to 4,004 cr on aluminium, Novelis boost Details
 8Centre approves Rs 8,146.21 cr investment to build 700MW Tato-II hydro project in Arunachal Details
 8Sterlite Electric bags orders worth 1,500 cr on back of energy projects Details
 8NLCIL signs MoU with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre for extraction of rare earth elements from fly ash Details
 8Eaton drops CEAG and B-Line series at Automation Expo 2025 Details

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Promoting PSPs: Policy developments, financing trends and key challenges Details
 
8Electricity demand grows in July after 2 months of degrowth Details
 
8Smart Power: Digitalisation and automation transforming HEPs Details
 
8Sungrow latest 75 kW string inverter for Indian C&I market Details
 
8India mandates rooftop monitoring and inverter integration for 30 GW of solar Details
 
8Insolation Green sets up subsidiary for renewable energy project development Details
 
8Oyster Renewables to invest Rs 160 billion for 2 GW by 2028 Details
 
8Websol’s new solar cell line to begin production from October Details
 
8Ministry of Coal enables scientific coal mining in Meghalaya Details
 
8Genus Power Infrastructure net profit grows to Rs 128.5 cr in Q1 Details
 
8Reforms by stealth: Rise of captive renewable energy in India Details
 
8Power sector workers hold protest, demand rollback of privatisation policy Details
 
8Ministry of Power launches task force to develop IES Details
 
8Adani Power to develop 2,400 MW power plant in Bihar Details
 
8Centralised Systems: The rise of district cooling in India Details
 
8Powering Punjab: PSPCL & PSTCL’s distinct roles Details
 
8Statcon Energiaa and AEG Power Solutions forge strategic partnership to power India’s green-hydrogen ambitions Details
 
8BHEL Q1 FY25-26 presentation: Widening losses amid robust order book growth Details
 
8Punjab Power crisis: mass leave disrupts supply Details
 
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Soil investigation at core of multi-domain consultancy win

Aug 12: 8The scope combines technical site assessment with legal and environmental clearances, requiring coordination between engineering teams, regulatory agencies, and on-ground contractors.
8A multi-specialist consultancy package for a large power sector owner saw a razor  thin gap between L1 and L2, with the winner edging out rivals in geotechnical and environmental expertise. The scope spans soil analysis, climate resilience, and compliance for sensitive construction. Details

Daily forward looking import matrices

Aug 12: It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
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What ails India's electricity grid: Market gaming and forecasting errors are rampant

Aug 11: Coal flexing meets a rising MCP — the new scheduling arbitrage
8Mid-day dispatchable coal was held below its usual envelope even as the day-ahead/real-time price trended up. The pattern points to SLDCs leaning on cheaper intraday purchases instead of own generation, then ramping thermal later for the evening peak. This is a sophisticated scheduling arbitrage that is becoming repeatable, not a one-off quirk.
Hydro is repricing flexibility, and the market is paying up 
8Hydropeaking and evening blocks consistently clear at a premium to the DAM weighted average despite hydro’s modest share in the day’s mix. Cross-reading market snapshots with RLDC dispatch shows hydro being withheld until scarcity hours. Expect pumped-storage assets to monetize similar scarcity rents the moment they come online. 
Green surplus by day, scarcity by night — and the arbitrage window is widening 
8GDAM shows regular oversupply in sunny hours while RTM/DAM tightens in the evening. A coordinated buy-in-green/sell-in-peak strategy would have cleared multiple times today. The structural takeaway: as solar deepens and transmission lags, this two-shift market is turning into a daily trading system, not an occasional opportunity. 
DSM pain clusters where RTM dependence is highest 
8States leaning hardest on RTM to balance intraday errors are also showing outsized DSM exposures. Cross-mapping RLDC schedule deviations with exchange reliance flags a forecasting discipline gap: RTM is being used as a balancing crutch, yet frequency/error bands still get breached. Forecast quality, not just access to liquidity, is the differentiator. 
Transmission outages now show up as price geography, not just UI stress
8When a key corridor or HVDC pole trips, market splitting and congestion rents jump in the same time blocks. RLDC/NLDC outage logs line up with exchange congestion prints to the minute. The policy implication is blunt: accelerating specific ISTS reinforcements will collapse persistent zone spreads faster than any tariff tweak. 
Auxiliary consumption creeps up when coal is feathered — a hidden efficiency tax 
8CEA’s aux-consumption indicators edge higher on days when thermal runs partial load to accommodate mid-day RE. That “feathering” keeps emissions lower than full-tilt coal, but station heat and internal use rise—quietly eroding some of the RE cost advantage. Unit-commitment rules and must-run protocols need to account for this system-wide efficiency penalty. 
Exchange share is fragmenting right where volatility is juiciest 
8RTM liquidity is no longer a single-venue story. HPX and PXIL take their largest bites in the very hours with the steepest price ramps, which means price discovery is diversifying precisely when it matters most. For traders and discoms, venue choice becomes part of the edge; for incumbents, the fee moat keeps thinning.
Curtailment risk for merchant RE is not just about offtake—it’s about the clock 
8Sale bids in green markets routinely exceed cleared volumes in specific solar-heavy blocks, while the same day’s evening peak clears tight. The message for developers banking on merchant sales: haircut assumptions unless you physically hedge time-of-day. Without storage or firming contracts, half your “available” MWh may be stranded at zero or low price. Details

Consultancy contract clinched for 3GW transmission oversigh

Aug 11: 8A top ranked bidder has secured a Rs.14 crore plus contract to serve as independent engineer for a high capacity transmission project tied to a renewable fuel manufacturing cluster in western India
8The appointed firm will supervise all engineering erection and commissioning activities for a large capacity transmission corridor designed to evacuate renewable power to a hydrogen  ammonia facility in Gujarat
8With just over Rs.1 crore between the top two bids the consultancy contract was awarded for a Phase I Part B1 high voltage grid integration scheme in Gujarat’s renewable energy belt Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-1

Aug 11: Extended deadline boosts competition for large coal-based ash system
8With the bid date pushed to 18 August, NTPC’s 3×800 MW Stage II ash handling package gives EPC players extra time to refine offers for a high-capacity coal-fired project in eastern India, a development closely tracked in Indian power news circles.
8The Stage II expansion of a 3×800 MW thermal project will now accept bids until 18 August, offering fresh breathing space for contractors eyeing the ash handling package  a point widely noted across Indian power news updates.
8The 3×800 MW Stage II coal-fired project’s ash handling package, central to NTPC’s environmental compliance drive, has gained a final extension to mid-August, making it a headline item in Indian power news coverage.
8An extension in NTPC’s tender timeline may enable smaller but technically compliant vendors to step into the race for the ash handling works at a large eastern coal station a competitive twist highlighted in recent Indian power news analyses.
8For EPC contractors, this extension is more than just extra days on the clock; it’s a chance to recalibrate strategies for one of the most closely watched coal-based packages in Indian power news this month. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-2

Aug 11: Amendment pushes back submission date in large grid package
8The final bid date for a 220kV and 132kV transmission line EPC package has been extended to late August giving contenders additional time to align with the revised pre qualification norms
In a key state backed transmission tender the amended PQR relaxes certain capacity thresholds for similar works possibly enabling joint ventures to qualify with complementary experience
8Updated bidder eligibility for a western India high voltage grid expansion project could shift competition dynamics with new pathways for firms having relevant but smaller scale project portfolios
8The amendment to a Rajasthan based 220kV and 132kV transmission line turnkey package under a state utility has eased technical experience norms potentially drawing in mid tier EPC players without diluting quality safeguards
8The amendment in a high voltage transmission EPC package subtly shifts focus from sheer installed capacity to diversity of executed projects opening the door for technically sound but mid sized firms
8The pushback in submission deadlines gives bidders time to restructure their technical and financial submissions to meet the updated qualification clauses in the transmission package Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-3

Aug 11: Cooling tower tender sees fourth extension in a month
8After three earlier pushes, the NDCT package for a 1320 MW coal-based expansion has received another extension, hinting at high bidder interest but also possible design clarifications in play. The development is being closely watched by those tracking Thermal power plant tenders India, where such repeated extensions often signal intense competition and evolving technical discussions.
8The latest schedule move shifts submission to August 14 for a twin-unit cooling tower EPC, a critical component in ensuring condenser performance for the base-load station. This shift further underscores how Thermal power plant tenders India frequently encounter realignment in timelines when complex structural packages are involved.
8Multiple deadline changes for the 2×660 MW coal plant’s cooling tower package suggest bidders are recalibrating pricing and scope strategies ahead of a tough techno-commercial evaluation. Within the broader landscape of Thermal power plant tenders India, such recalibrations often occur when balancing cost, compliance, and long-term operational efficiency.
8Successive bid date shifts for the NDCT work package reflect the complexity of structural design, wind load compliance, and integration with the circulating water system. It is yet another reminder that in Thermal power plant tenders India, bidders must navigate both engineering challenges and evolving commercial frameworks to stay competitive. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-4

Aug 11: Hybrid capacity auction stretches again as deadline shifts into September
8The 100 MW interstate wind-solar hybrid package under a central procurement scheme has seen another bid submission push, with NVVN giving developers until 9 September to submit offers. The ISTS-linked format ensures pan-India delivery potential under a long-term PPA, making it a notable development in the Indian renewable energy space.
8Developers eyeing the 100 MW ISTS-connected hybrid slot from NVVN now have until early September to finalize proposals, as the tariff-based competition inches towards attracting the most competitive bids in the Indian renewable energy market. This extended window could offer developers more time to optimize project economics and secure better financing terms—critical in today’s evolving Indian renewable energy landscape.
8The latest revision moves the bid window for the 100 MW wind-solar hybrid procurement to 9 September, with bid opening slated for the next day, keeping the market guessing on final tariff outcomes. Stakeholders in Indian renewable energy will be closely watching these results, as they may set a benchmark for future ISTS-based hybrid projects and influence investment strategies across the Indian renewable energy sector. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-5

Aug 11: Bid window stretched for major high-voltage AIS package
8A turnkey 400/230 – 110kV AIS substation project in Tamil Nadu’s renewable evacuation belt has seen its bid deadline pushed to late August reflecting heightened preparatory needs for the MNRE–KfW funded scheme
8TANTRANSCO’s flagship substation package part of the GEC II grid expansion now gives bidders extra time till August 20 hinting at extensive technical civil and automation deliverables
8With scope spanning auto transformers SAS integration and complete civil works the 400/230 – 110kV turnkey substation job in Tirunelveli NCES Circle has been extended to ease bidder readiness Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-6

Aug 11: Eight contenders shortlisted for high-capacity intra-state transmission contract
8A 400kV double circuit link designed for 2000MW per circuit is planned to ease load constraints in a major urban industrial ring and support upcoming data centre demand
8The project will connect two strategic substations with GIS bays and is targeted for completion within 18 months with all eight technically qualified bidders advancing to the financial stage
8Eight firms from large national grid operators to regional infrastructure players have cleared technical evaluation to bid for the upcoming financial stage Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-7

Aug 11: Transmission boost planned for RE  heavy western grid pocket
8A new intra state transmission package under BOOT mode will see a high capacity AIS substation paired with multiple 400kV and 220kV links aimed at easing curtailment in a congested renewable corridor in Maharashtra
8Planned at a critical node in the Solapur – Akkalkot belt the project includes multi voltage ICTs bus reactors and bay provisions for future expansion all under a tariff based competitive bidding framework
8The scheme calls for direct double circuit links to both a proposed 765kV hub and an existing central pooling station improving redundancy and grid flexibility for high capacity RE flow
8Gazette amendment fixes limits on siting deviations as tight as 3km for pooling stations signalling a push for precision in land and route planning Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-8

Aug 11: RFP widens scope for Pune’s 765 kV ring main build
8Revised package now details a high capacity AIS at Pune East with 2×1500MVA ICTs multi bay configurations and dual 400kV D/C corridors aimed at easing Pune’s chronic load constraints and integrating upcoming 1500MW data centre demand
8The amendment ahead of RFP release introduces exact conductor types OPGW matching bay layouts and spare unit requirements critical for bidder cost modelling
8Successful bidder will acquire 100% of NES Pune East New Transmission Ltd inheriting its rights liabilities and pre bid development work from PFCCL Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-9

Aug 11: Tender retains strict substation siting radius limits
8Amendment does not dilute original survey based location restrictions — greenfield substations must still be sited within 3km load/generation nodes or 10km intermediate nodes of proposed coordinates
8Design reserves space for future 765/400kV ICTs switchable line reactors and additional bays ensuring scalability for rising load and generation integration in the region
8Latest amendment revises Make in India compliance references and updates land border procurement rules for a 765kV grid strengthening package in the northern–western corridor Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-10

Aug 11: 3,000MW green hydrogen evacuation grid in first phase of coastal hub plan
8A multi-element transmission scheme, including a 765/400kV GIS hub and loop-in of a 765kV double circuit line, will anchor bulk renewable supply to industrial-scale green hydrogen and ammonia facilities a major step in advancing Green Hydrogen Projects in India.
8The latest change in procurement clauses for a high-capacity interstate transmission package in coastal Andhra Pradesh shifts compliance to the July 2024 Make in India order, potentially narrowing eligible OEM pools for GIS ICTs and STATCOM systems. This update is being closely tracked by EPC majors involved in Green Hydrogen Projects in India, as it may influence both sourcing strategies and component pricing.
8The scope demands a full 3×1500MVA ICT setup, ±300MVAr STATCOM with MSC, and future bay provisions an engineering-intensive package aimed at ensuring dynamic stability for large industrial draws typical of Green Hydrogen Projects in India.
8A ~20km LILO of an existing 765kV corridor is designed to directly inject capacity into the new substation, with 240MVAr switchable line reactors to manage voltage and reactive power under fluctuating industrial load profiles a critical element in transmission planning for Green Hydrogen Projects in India.
8Pre-qualified bidders will undergo an initial price round, with the top half entering an e-reverse auction continuing the two-stage format that has recently led to aggressive tariff undercutting in high-profile transmission awards. By replacing the earlier 2020 sourcing mandate with the updated 2024 order, the amendment subtly alters vendor eligibility criteria, potentially affecting bid pricing strategies for major electrical components and adding competitive pressure in the evolving space of Green Hydrogen Projects in India. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-11

Aug 11: AIS expansion bid tightens entry norms for 400 kV contractors
8A new 400/220kV AIS – GIS hybrid package in western India raises both turnover and liquidity thresholds making entry tougher than similar intra state transmission tenders last year
8Instead of stand alone builds the latest 400kV package clubs a greenfield AIS with GIS and AIS extensions at three other nodes raising logistical and coordination challenges for bidders
8Unlike earlier norms that allowed proportional experience sharing the latest 400kV AIS tender mandates the lead joint venture partner to meet 100% of the technical bay erection requirement  Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-12

Aug 11: Pre-bid tie-up reshapes 400kV GIS scope for multi  site integration
8A 400/220kV GIS package tied to a 2GW solar evacuation network in southern India brings a layered mix of new build and extensions shifting from the ultra high voltage single site model seen in earlier projects
8Unlike past single owner execution this package integrates bays across both central and state transmission utilities — potentially altering coordination and interface risk profiles
8The pre bid model now allows four distinct qualification paths opening the door for erection contractors and domestic manufacturing entrants who were locked out of earlier 765kV projects
8Execution spans four existing substations in addition to the main GIS hub — significantly expanding civil transport and site coordination requirements Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-13

Aug 11: Bulk push in 765kV single phase transformer procurement signals fresh grid readiness drive
8A new 13 unit 500MVA 765/400kV transformer package under PGCIL bulk procurement Lot 6 aims to standardize equipment across multiple substations for accelerated national grid integration
8PGCIL’s latest 765kV transformer tender defers transport and insurance price finalization until post award potentially changing contractor cash flow and bid strategy for large capacity grid equipment
8By grouping 13 single phase 500MVA units under a single package PGCIL is driving bulk efficiencies and reducing make diversity in the backbone 765kV network
 Revised Rev.10 requirements alter the scope and specifications for mandatory spares impacting both capex estimates and supplier inventory planning
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Aug 11: Revised eligibility norms reshape competition for high voltage link in Maharashtra
8The latest intra state transmission package for a multi voltage AIS hub has tightened bidder assessment with higher turnover and liquidity thresholds Start ups and MSEs get partial relief but face stricter capability scrutiny
8Pre bid tie up route seeks a domestic EPC with proven capability to deliver a 21 month schedule involving diverse voltage levels OPGW integration and multiple LILO points
8Scope covers LILO works and new lines linking strategic nodes in Maharashtra’s grid with emphasis on mechanized erection drone based stringing and marshland access solutions Details

Regulatory Upadate: Part I

Aug 19: Solar developers face land acquisition hurdles, UERC to review SCOD extensions
8Land acquisition issues are stalling solar projects across Uttarakhand. UERC's call for stakeholder comments may influence how such challenges are addressed in future policies.
Stranded energy due to open access: UPCL claims 21.95 MU loss
8UPCL reports 21.95 MU of stranded energy linked to open access consumers, raising concerns about the impact on fixed costs and prompting a call for surcharge adjustments.
Delayed technical feasibility reports stall Uttarakhand solar projects
8Doon Valley Solar's attempts to shift project sites highlight inefficiencies in UREDA's approval processes.
8Industry observers call for streamlined regulatory frameworks.
Sarju-III tariff decision: potential ripple effects for Uttarakhand energy tariffs
8The outcome of Sarju-III's tariff re-evaluation could influence energy pricing, affecting financial models and strategic planning for regional power projects.
Detailed FPPCA computations submitted: UPCL's bid for transparency
8In a move towards greater transparency, UPCL submits comprehensive FPPCA calculations, marking a significant step in aligning with regulatory expectations and ensuring consumer trust.
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Regulatory Upadate: Part-II

Aug 19: Stringent criteria set for IREDA's director role, highlighting sector specificity
8IREDA outlines rigorous eligibility for its Director (Projects) position, emphasizing experience in technical, financial, and environmental project management, underscoring a targeted approach to candidate selection.
Stakeholders face uncertainty as UERC relaxes regulations for temporary load release
8UERC's decision to allow temporary load release at a lower voltage level reflects the dynamic regulatory landscape and the pressing need for infrastructure development in the power sector.
UPCL’s draft PPA scrutiny highlights need for detailed evacuation plans
8The absence of evacuation plans in the draft PPA with JGN Sugar could lead to project delays, stressing the importance of comprehensive agreement terms.
Delays and disputes: UPCL challenges UERC's penalty enforcement
8The ongoing petition by UPCL against hefty penalties imposed by UERC for LT connection delays illustrates the friction between regulatory mandates and execution on the ground.
Uttarakhand's power network set for enhancement with substation upgrade approval
8As industrialization and solar power projects surge, the UERC has greenlit pivotal upgrades at the Jhajra substation, cementing infrastructure resilience in Dehradun's Garhwal Zone.
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Market Round-up

Aug 19: 8Real-Time Prices Split the Day in Two
RTM on 2025-08-18 swung from Rs 0.41/kWh at 13:00 to Rs 5.63/kWh at 19:00; the day averaged Rs 2.87/kWh.
Inference: The extreme intraday span points to bid-side conditions and product-mix effects rather than system-wide stress.
Why it matters: Portfolio hedges that ignore intraday shape risk will leak value even when day-ahead looks “benign.”
8Day-Ahead Stayed Firm as Intraday Whipsawed
On 2025-08-18, DAM weighted MCP was Rs 4.48/kWh with 158,299 MWh scheduled, while RTM averaged Rs 2.87/kWh the same day.
Inference: Stable day-ahead clears alongside volatile real-time suggest demand certainty at D-1 with flexibility priced in RTM.
Why it matters: Split your procurement anchor in DAM, fine-tune in RTM rather than treating them as substitutes.
8Three Exchanges, One Day, Three Stories
PXIL RTM (2025-08-14) cleared 275 MWh at Rs 10.00/kWhHPX RTM (2025-08-18) showed zero scheduled volume despite sell bids; IEX RTM (2025-08-18) cleared 153,031 MWh at Rs 2.87/kWh avg.
Inference: Liquidity and therefore price discovery remains concentrated on IEX, with PXIL showing episodic spikes and HPX thin prints.
Why it matters: OA buyers chasing “cheapest screen” risk slippage if they ignore exchange-specific depth.
8North’s Outage Book Is Heavy, Frequency Stayed Calm
On 2025-08-18 in NR, 
planned outages totalled 5.87 GW and forced 6.60 GW (12.47 GW combined). System-wide that day, mean frequency was 49.986 Hz; FDI 21.4.
Inference: Large unit outages did not spill into primary frequency stress pointing to reserves/load-gen alignment.
Why it matters: With outage risk internalised, price shocks won’t track headline MW unless reserves are thin.
8Assam Corridors Were Constrained a Third of Sunday
On 2025-08-17, 
NER-Assam TTC violations persisted for 28.6% of the day; ATC violations for 33.3%. DAM that day still printed Rs 2.78/kWh weighted pan-India.
Inference: Tightness was regional; national DAM stayed anchored by diversified supply and flow re-routing.
Why it matters: Buyers in NER face corridor-specific exposure even when all-India prices look soft.
8Eastern 765-kV Stayed Inside Band; North Had a Hotspot
On 2025-08-17, 
ER 765-kV nodes (e.g., Ranchi New, Jharsuguda) spent 100% of time within IEGC voltage band. On 2025-08-18, Chittorgarh showed 4.65% time above band.
Inference: Reactive control remains tight in ER, while a NW pocket needs tuning.
Why it matters: Voltage discipline lowers loss, improves transfer headroom, and dampens imbalance charges.
8Southern Hydro and Wind Did the Heavy Lifting
On 2025-08-18, 
Karnataka hydro 54.60 MUKerala hydro 35.23 MUTamil Nadu wind 113.78 MU. Meanwhile, HPX GDAM/HPDAM showed zeros across blocks.
Inference: SR balanced with scheduled hydro/RE rather than green exchange products, keeping procurement off-screen.
Why it matters: Asset-backed balancing can mute visible “green” liquidity buyers should track state supply stacks, not just GDAM prints.
8Station-Side Work Dominates NR Transmission Outages
On 2025-08-18, 
planned NR transmission outages skewed toward substations: 70 bays56 lines13 ICTs under the Planned sheet.
Inference: Utilities are prioritising node-level reliability (switchyards/transformers) over corridor outages prepping for shoulder-season flows.
Why it matters: Node hardening boosts resilience; corridor limits will bite only if dispatch surges past intra-regional thresholds.

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Technical race heats up for mega thermal BoP package

Aug 19: 8A 2x800MW super thermal expansion has reached the technical bid stage with a mix of EPC majors and specialists competing. The package covers critical BoP systems under a leading PSU’s ownership.
8Contractors from infra EPC and ash handling backgrounds have entered the fray for a 2x800MW Stage II BoP package underscoring the multi utility nature of this contract.
8Technical bids for a large 1600MW Stage II project have drawn both niche BoP firms and full scope contractors signaling wider vendor appetite for NTPC scale packages. Details

Ash handling bidders line up for complex multi - unit integration

Aug 19: 8Three firms have submitted bids to engineer and commission integrated ash handling facilities across three 800MW units owned by a central power utility marking a key step in project execution.
8A large scale ash handling package linked to a 2400MW pithead coal station is now in technical evaluation highlighting the importance of seamless ash evacuation for uninterrupted plant operations. Details

Competitive bidding opens for southern RE evacuation link

Aug 19: 8Four firms have prequalified to vie for the high voltage corridor including top transmission majors and infra contractors. The winner will construct and maintain the system for long term tariff recovery.
8To integrate upcoming solar and wind projects a new ISTS package will link Davanagere’s renewable hubs into the national grid. The scope spans 765/400kV lines bays and substation augmentation.
8The project forms part of the national renewable integration roadmap under the CTU’s long term grid plan. It will reduce curtailments and enhance interstate power transfer capability. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-1

Aug 19: Ninth extension pushes 400 kV intra - state project further
8A critical 400 kV substation package in southern India has now seen its bid date stretch to late August. The project floated under tariff based competitive bidding reflects the owner’s difficulty in aligning developers for a large capacity intra state backbone scheme.
8Despite its strategic role in southern India’s grid strengthening a 400 kV intra state transmission package remains in limbo after nine bid extensions. The owner continues to seek wider participation through relaxed timelines.
8A 400 kV substation and line package meant to boost Karnataka’s transmission capacity has repeatedly moved its bid date. Industry sources point to issues of land readiness technical specifications and coordination with renewable inflows.
Karnataka grid upgrade hinges on new 400 kV hub
8The project aims to establish a large 400kV substation with associated lines under the TBCB model designed to ease load flow in Mandya district. For bidders this signals both an engineering heavy build and long term O&M responsibility.
8A tariff based competitive bidding project for a 400kV intra state substation has now stretched to its ninth extension with bids due late August. The persistent delays underscore both heightened interest and the complex preparation challenges for prospective transmission developers. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-2

Aug 19: Substation expansion drive gets another bid window extension
8A state transmission utility has once again extended the deadline for a major Indian power projects package. Covering three new 132 kV substations with associated transmission line projects, the bid submission has been pushed back first from August 18 and now till August 26. Such repeated extensions in substation projects highlight the complexity of site readiness and the challenges of contractor mobilization in large EPC contracts.
8With bidding now open till August 26, the three substation projects package offers a wide execution scope—from civil works to bay erection and SCADA integration. Contractors engaged in Indian power projects will need to balance transformer delivery timelines with simultaneous power transmission line execution.
8The tender stands out as a complete execution package, covering design, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 132 kV transmission line projects. For developers and EPCs active in Indian power projects, this extension provides more time to align procurement with site execution.

Solar with storage push climbs to 7MW in high-altitude frontier
8A Ladakh-based public sector initiative is tendering a 7MW solar PV plant with a 9MWh battery system under the RESCO model. The tariff-based project extension gives developers extra time to recalibrate bids for complex grid integration. This adds to the momentum of solar projects in India, where hybrid PV-storage systems are increasingly gaining ground.
8The tender extends its deadline to 28 August, requiring bidders to deliver both generation and storage under a single RESCO package. Performance guarantees and long-term O&M obligations could raise financing challenges in remote terrain—issues often seen in solar projects in India that combine utility-scale deployment with storage mandates.
8Developers are tasked with designing and installing a PV + BESS package at 3500m altitude, where temperature swings and derating effects can stress equipment. The tender scope spans engineering through long-term operation, underscoring the growing technical complexity of solar projects in India being planned in frontier geographies.
8With its hybrid configuration and altitude-specific challenges, this initiative is a strong example of how solar projects in India are evolving from plain vanilla PV to more advanced, integrated solutions.
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Contracting news for the day: Part-3

Aug 19: Substation automation package attracts niche bidders
8A specialized tender to equip Sikkim’s state load despatch centre with modern substation automation system (SAS) and ABT meters has drawn three names. The Indian power sector project aims at cutting technical and commercial losses in electricity distribution.
8Technical bids are in for an SAS ABT project that will embed monitoring, control, and audit systems into Sikkim’s power sector grid framework, strengthening substation automation and real-time loss tracking.
8A package integrating ABT meters with substation automation is under evaluation after the technical bids closed, highlighting a broader push for smart grid initiatives in India’s electricity distribution network.
8The project underlines a push for real-time transparency in grid losses and monitoring, a step aligned with national power sector reforms and efficiency goals.

Ash evacuation package sees fresh extension push
8A large utility’s ash handling tender for a new thermal unit has been extended multiple times now till late August reflecting bidder demand for clarifications in a technically heavy balance of plant scope.
8The ash management package at a central PSU’s thermal site covering both bottom and fly ash evacuation has moved its submission deadline to August 25 after successive extensions.
8The ash handling system tender at a state run power producer’s second stage units has seen its closure pushed to August 25 reflecting the complex EPC nature of the package. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-4

Aug 19: Hybrid transmission build tests contractor capabilities
8A 400kV line diversion combining both overhead and underground sections has been floated by a state utility. The mix of cable and tower works at a new GIS substation in Uttarakhand raises execution complexity and contractor risk.
8The deadline for a high voltage LILO package has now been stretched to 2 September. Five rounds of extensions suggest bidders are factoring in hybrid design challenges and tight Roorkee site conditions.
8The project demands integration of overhead lines with cable sections into GIS bays. Protection relay coordination and testing protocols will require higher engineering diligence than standard line LILO works.
CSP transformer tender drags on with 10 + deadline shifts
8A state utility’s procurement of 40kVA aluminium wound CSP distribution transformers has now been stretched into September. Frequent extensions point to active vendor negotiations and tightening technical clarifications under TN 2025 norms.
8Mandatory Star 1 rating combined with a completely self protected design raises the bar for small transformer suppliers. Utility insistence on built in overload and short circuit protection goes beyond earlier bulk transformer packages. Details

Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day

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Aug 19:  For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for work contract for round the clock operation and maintenance of 140 MT capacity in motion weigh bridge installed Details
8Tender for procurement of spares for valves for BFP recirculation, superheater Details
8Tender for procurement of high alumina castable refractory grade A and P for boiler Details
8Tender for supply of material and erection of additional earth pits and earth mat for replacement of corroded earth rods Details
8Tender for supply of single pole vertically operated 11kV gang operated AB switch with composite polymer insulators Details
8Tender for supply of multiple port outlet cast steel 4896 Gr2 with nihard liner on two sides for HP803 bowl mills Details
8Tender for supply of 230kV 90KN 120KN polymer composite insulators Details
8Tender for works contract for HT/LT line works Details
8Tender for biennial contract for maintenance and renovation Details
8Tender for annual maintenance support services works for all types of civil works Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning with comprehensive maintenance contract of 5 years for solar rooftop projects Details
8Tender for manufacture, supply, and erection of 150 feet span DDR construction extra wide bridge suitable Details
8Tender for provision of septic tank and soakage well Details
8Tender for increasing capacity to 1000 KVA substation Details
8Tender for increasing capacity of various DTRs Details
8Tender for increasing capacity of various distribution transformers and strengthening of related LT lines Details
8Tender for construction of electrical infrastructure work up to the project Details
8Tender for construction of electrical infrastructure work Details
8Tender for construction of 33 kV line Details
8Tender for ARC of hydrojet of condenser tubes Details
8Tender for execution of electrical works upto 11 kV HT/LT line Details
8Tender for work of laying of underground cable for shifting of 66kV rail pole line Details
8Tender for erection of new 66 kV S/C line Details
8Tender for work of various & schedule plant maintenance activity Details
8Tender for replacing of damaged sheet of boiler feed pump Details
8Tender for work of hotline stringing with ACSR panther conductor in 2nd circuit of existing 66kV panther tower Details
8Tender for work of hotline stringing with ACSR panther conductor   Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning with comprehensive maintenance contract of 5 years for solar rooftop projects Details
8Tender for work of 220 kV line and breaker isolator Details
8Tender for work of stub strengthening of 66kV line Details

8Tender for estimate for conductor aug.of 33 kV line Details
8Tender for estimate for conductor aug.of 33 kV feeder Details
8Tender for estimate for creation of 66 kV bays Details
8Tender for construction of 66 kV and 132 kV composite transmission lines Details
8Tender for supply of 230 kV solid core insulators Details
8Tender for supply, fabrication and erection of damaged/worn-out fire hydrant lines Details
8Tender for work of replacement of various size of IBR approved 2500 class valves Details
8Tender for height raising of all installed C&R panel Details
8Tender for work of mechanical and stub-strenghtning work of 66kV line Details
8Tender for laying of 33 kV under ground cable Details
8Tender for construction of 132 kV GSS along with associated lines Details
8Tender for construction of 132 kV GSS Details
8Tender for raising of RCC pedestal for ash slurry pipe line Details
8Tender for overhauling of APH of unit 5 Details
8Tender for overhauling of HT motors Details
8Tender for supply of microcontroller based PID controllers Details
8Tender for erection of HT, LT line & TC work Details
8Tender for work of overhauling, repairing & reconditioning of damaged cartridges assembly of 200KHI boiler feed pump Details
8Tender for supply, erection and commissioning of new street light poles with cable laying Details
8Tender for work of refurbishment of primary air fan rotor assembly, 2 X 250 MW boiler Details
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Tender for overhauling of 315 MVA 400/220kV interconnecting transformers installed Details
8Tender for three yearly schedule maintenance of locomotive no 07 WDG3A including supply of material Details
8Tender for repair overhauling including replacement of spares of transmission assemblies Details
8Tender for supply, fabrication erection SS accessories steel structures earthing Details
8Tender for supply of titanium channel plates with nitrile rubber with gaskets Details
8Tender for works contract for laying of various new 11kV OH feeder Details
8Tender for procurement of guide vane lever bushes & link pin bushes for turbines Details
8Tender for work of O/H & servicing of boiler feed pump Details
8Tender for misc. electrical works Details
8Tender for renovation upgradation supply, erection & commissioning of ABT system Details
8Tender for construction of 33 kV sub-station Details
8Tender for procurement of GE numerical /aux. relays for LT switchgear Details
8Tender for supply of various size tubes for Details
8Tender for supply, stubsetting, concreting and erection of 110 kV DC line on DC towers with panther conductor Details
8Tender for underground cable laying works Details
8Tender for comprehensive AMC of communication system Details
8Tender for retro fitment and reconditioning of MSB and ACDB panel Details
8Tender for supply of towers and tower parts including stubs and nuts and bolts for various Details
8Tender for supply of ground stabilizing mats of HDPE composite Details
8Tender for sale of aluminium cable scrap available Details
8Tender for sale of ASCR conductor scrap available Details
8Tender for construction of switchyard, cable trench, pathway, equipment foundation, fencing and associated civil work Details
8Tender for laying of 33 kV, 3 x 400 sqmm XLPE UG cable Details
8Tender for laying of new 33kV UG cable Details
8Tender for service order for servicing of burners, SADC, CCP etc Details
8Tender for work of in-situ repairing of high pressure valves and spring loaded boiler safety valves Details
8Tender for renovation & extension of existing excitation room for replacement of electrical panels during Details
8Tender for fabrication & erection of bunker partition plate, side wall, support & structure for coal mill Details
8Tender for construction of balance civil works for new 66 kV sub station Details
8Tender for construction of exploratory drifts for geological investigation in powerhouse Details
8Tender for supply, civil, ETC works of 400kV 1x125MVAr 3ph bus reactor with NGR along with allied equipment and civil works Details
8Tender for conversion of existing 11 kV HT line network in to under ground cable network Details
8Tender for work of complete overhauling, routine, preventive and breakdown maintenance of air conditioning system Details
8Tender for work of on-line leak sealing services for high temperature & pressures valves, lines etc. Details
8Tender for supply of mechanical measuring instruments & spanners Details
8Tender for supply, commission & erection of 160 KVA DG set Details
8Tender for supply of coal discharge pipe Details
8Tender for supply of microprocessor base motor and feeder protection relay Details
8Tender for work of online preventive and breakdown maintenance for boiler, its mountings and accessories Details
8Tender for bi-annual rate contract for erection work of 66kV feeder bays, 66kV transformer bays Details
8Tender for erection work of 66kV S/C line Details
8Tender for work of proposed EHV underground cable Details
8Tender for supply of equipments / material, erection, testing and commissioning for the work of augmentation by replacement of 132/110/33kV, 2 x 25 MVA TF Details
8Tender for work of chemical (by using high voltage insulator cleaner and protector) of insulator strings Details
8Tender for supply of various digital T&Ps for traction sub stations Details
8Tender for annual maintenance contract for attending planned outages & emergency breakdown work at 400kV S/stn Details
8Tender for procurement of 33kV VCB as a critical spare Details
8Tender for procurement of 33kV isolators Details
8Tender for procurement of 33kV CT & PT as a critical spare Details
8Tender for biennial rate contract for attending emergency breakdown works & shutdown maintenance works in 132/220kV EHV substations Details
 
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 8New Delhi pact to strengthen coal transport efficiency Details
 8Suzlon group pledges 100% renewable energy usage at all units by 2030 Details
 8How a digital energy stack can transform India’s power sector Details
 8Reliance Infrastructure bags NHPC's Rs 4,000-crore solar-battery project Details
 8India curbs solar output to stabilise power grid amid low demand: Ministry Details
 8ACME Cleantech wins latest green ammonia auction in India Details
 8How India’s electrical sector can tackle emerging cyber threats Details

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Overcoming land constraints for powering India’s solar energy future Details
 
8Anil Ambani-led Reliance Infra bags 700 MWp NHPC solar and storage project Details
 
8Ahead of IPO, Vikram Solar raises Rs 621 cr from anchor investors Details
 
8Waaree Energies share reacts as Enel Green Power deal on verge of collapse Details
 
8Kamath charges up Goldi Solar with a Rs 137 cr bet Details
 
8What to do with Inox Wind post Q1 brokerages decode stock strategy Details
 
8Inox Wind gains 5% on offloading 175 crore worth of stake in its arm Details
 
8Renewable energy stock jumps 14% after reporting 445% YoY increase in net profits Details
 
8Timeline: How Rajasthan became India's top solar hub in just a decade Details
 
8UltraTech launches India’s first on-site hybrid renewable power project for cement manufacturing Details
 
8Delhi Metro seeks inclusion in 'islanding' scheme to safeguard operations in case of grid failure Details
 
8Rs 6,487 crore sanctioned so far for electrification of 13.59 lakh households Details
 
8Ashish Gupta senior deputy general manager, powergrid energy services limited Details
 
8Inside Cummins India’s 64-year power and sustainability journey Details
 
8Powering farms: Scaling up PM-KUSUM is smart climate and energy strategy Details
 
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Aug 19: It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
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Plasma gasification hydrogen pilot draws strong technical line - up

Aug 18: 8A waste - to - hydrogen facility using plasma gasification tech at a central PSU’s R&D hub has entered the technical evaluation stage attracting nine diverse bidders from renewable EPCs to O&M specialists. The project targets clean hydrogen from MSW - derived RDF and agri - residues.
8The technical bid opening for a plasma gasification hydrogen facility has brought in a diverse bidder pool underscoring industry interest in waste valorisation pathways for green fuel at a major PSU research site.
8Nine bidders are vying for a plasma gasification-based hydrogen generation package that blends municipal RDF with agricultural waste streams as the technical evaluation phase begins at a central R&D complex. Details

Solar bid race draws exceptional industry turnout

Aug 18: 8A grid-connected solar initiative under RESCO mode for 25 years in Rajasthan’s Barmer division has attracted 87 technical submissions marking one of the largest participation volumes under the PM - KUSUM Component - A framework.
8With 87 contenders in the fray the technical evaluation stage for a RESCO - mode 25 - year solar power project in Barmer has concluded setting the stage for the next phase under a long-term PPA model.
8From small EPC firms to major renewable investors the Barmer RESCO - mode solar EOI’s 87 submissions highlight the competitive dynamics shaping rural grid - connected solar procurement. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-1

Aug 18: Cooling tower package clocks fifth bid deadline shift
8The 2×660MW NDCT package under CSPGCL’s expansion plan now sees submissions pushed to 21August continuing a chain of five extensions in under six weeks.
8This NDCT tender for a state utility’s 2×660MW thermal project sees no change in scope just an extended bid window.
Massive RE park infra tender pushes bid date after scope clarifications
8A high - capacity 4750MW renewable park’s infra package has extended bid submissions to 19August after technical clarifications on foundations façade specs road scope and fencing strategy.
8Bidders in a multi - GW RE park package must stick to tender-specified pile foundations unless detailed design justifies raft use — a clause reinforced in the latest clarification round.
8The large - scale RE park infra tender now has a five - day extension window giving bidders more time to incorporate clarifications into final offers. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-2

Aug 18: 4GW offshore leasing tender pulled back after clearance groundwork
8Despite securing multiple Stage-I clearances for Tamil Nadu blocks, the proposed international leasing auction under the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy will not proceed, resetting one of the largest Renewable projects in India and its seabed allocation plan.
8The first tranche of a central scheme for 500 MW grid-connected offshore capacity has been terminated, pausing early commercial-scale offshore wind integration into the ISTS network. This setback impacts Renewable projects in India at a time when the government is seeking to diversify clean energy portfolios.
8The shelving of two major RfS processes under a central agency delays developer entry into India’s offshore wind segment, including opportunities for technology transfer and survey investments. Such delays create uncertainty for Renewable projects in India, which were expected to open doors for global offshore wind players.
8Industry observers note that the decision marks a slowdown in offshore Renewable projects in India, even as solar and onshore wind continue to see aggressive expansion under national and state-level policies.

Facilitation - mode push to fast-track high-voltage corridor stretch
8A manpower-focused package under Indian power projects targets a critical 12 km chainage in a 765 kV interstate link under Power Grid’s WR-1 plan, aiming to synchronise delayed sections through expedited tower erection and stringing.
8The WR-1 segment of a 765 kV double-circuit line gets a dedicated execution package where contractors, under Indian power projects, work in facilitation mode to speed up lattice tower assembly and conductor stringing.
8A high-voltage transmission stretch under WR-1 follows a manpower-driven execution model designed to bring the chainage in line with adjoining completed sections, reflecting the urgency often seen in large Indian power projects.
8Unlike earlier full EPC scopes, this tender structure limits contractor responsibility to erection and stringing, with supply clearances and site readiness managed by the project owner a shift that highlights evolving facilitation practices in Indian power projects execution.
8Such facilitation-mode tenders are increasingly becoming part of Indian power projects strategy to overcome bottlenecks in critical high-voltage corridors.

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Contracting news for the day: Part-3

Aug 18: Critical transmission link gets dedicated tower erection squads
8A key section of a 765kV interstate corridor will now see direct manpower deployment for tower erection and conductor stringing targeting rapid closure of a high - priority grid link between two western states.
8In a shift from the original EPC model a central transmission utility has carved out a focused package for manpower - based execution signalling urgency in meeting commissioning milestones for a high - capacity line.
8A concentrated work drive is set for a challenging Wada section of a 765kV transmission project where terrain and right - of - way issues have slowed conventional execution.
Massive REZ-linked transmission package pushes bid deadline to late August
8The 3 GW interstate transmission system for renewable evacuation in Andhra Pradesh has seen its submission date moved to 25 August, giving developers extra time to prepare for one of the largest multi-substation, multi-voltage transmission projects under the TBCB route in the Indian power sector.
8The scope covers augmentation at a major renewable energy pooling station with 765/400 kV and 400/220 kV ICTs, multiple bus couplers, sectionalizers, and reactor systems a complex power transmission package designed for progressive commissioning over 24–30 months. Such interstate transmission system tenders are shaping the future of renewable energy integration into the Indian power grid.
8The engineering scope extends to looping in critical Talaguppa–Neelmangala 400 kV lines at two points, creating a new CN’Halli–Hassan 400 kV corridor that boosts redundancy and transfer capacity in the power sector transmission network. This underlines the growing focus on reliable renewable evacuation infrastructure in India.
8Plans include over a dozen 220 kV line bays and multiple 400 kV bays to directly connect large-scale renewable energy projects into the interstate transmission system, reflecting the accelerating pipeline of renewable energy generation in Andhra Pradesh and its importance to the Indian power sector. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-4

Aug 18: Long - delayed coastal green energy grid nears bidding showdown
8A major inter - state transmission package for bulk renewable evacuation to power proposed green hydrogen and ammonia plants near Tuticorin is set for bids on 28August after 21 deadline extensions. The BOOT - based scheme will tie in portside generation hubs with high - capacity substations for industrial draw and export loads.
8The tender to select the transmission service provider for a southern India coastal corridor designed to feed multi - MW green hydrogen and ammonia complexes will move into e - reverse auction in mid - September with a high - stakes two - envelope bidding process filtering contenders.
8The ISTS package aims to connect high - output renewable plants with coastal hydrogen production zones using high - voltage substations and multiple termination bays to ensure industrial grade power reliability.
Second Angul – Srikakulam corridor to ease 2030 Southern Region load
8The project aims to unlock additional import headroom into the Southern Region grid with a 275km 765kV double-circuit link dual 240MVAr line reactors at both ends and a third 330MVAr bus reactor at Angul.
8A major inter - state strengthening scheme anchored by a second Angul – Srikakulam corridor and high - capacity bus reactors will now be tendered under a newly designated project company per the latest amendment.
8The third amendment renames the special purpose vehicle for a high - capacity inter - regional transmission corridor ensuring contractual clarity ahead of tariff-based competitive bidding. The 275km 765kV double - circuit line and reactor package targets Southern Region import constraints.
8Alongside the core 765kV corridor the scope includes advanced reactive power management six 80MVAr switchable units per reactor to handle fluctuating flows between Eastern and Southern grids.
8By replacing the placeholder incorporation reference with the final registered name the amendment aligns RFP TSA and SPA documents removing potential ambiguity before bid submission. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-5

Aug 18: Massive southern grid link plan packs dual - stage substation expansions
8A high - capacity transmission package will see phased augmentation of a key pooling station with 400/220kV and 765/400kV ICTs timed to match rising renewable injections from a multi-gigawatt RE zone.
8The project includes a greenfield 765/400kV station with 330MVAr bus reactors and spare provisions targeting reliability for bulk renewable flow to industrial off - take centers.
8Additional 220kV and 400kV line bays are slated for completion within 24 – 30 months creating early connection points for dedicated renewable lines ahead of full substation build-out.
8Two 330MVAr bus reactors including a switchable spare are embedded in the plan to manage voltage fluctuations from variable renewable sources.
Shift in compliance order alters transmission concession baseline
8The latest amendment replaces a 2024 Ministry of Power sourcing order reference with a 2020 directive in the Transmission Service Agreement potentially affecting OEM eligibility and procurement strategies for the high - capacity coastal evacuation scheme.
8Substituting the 2024 sourcing clause with an older 2020 provision could open the door for previously ineligible suppliers in the multi - kilometre coastal transmission project.
8The amendment reverts to a prior Ministry of Power order changing the reference framework for compliance and potentially shifting competitive positioning among bidders. Details

Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day

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Aug 18:  For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for supply of surge arresters and accessories for various substations Details
 8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of material of 11/0.4kV S/S Details
 8Tender for construction of 33/11 kV GSS along with associated 33 and 11 kV lines works Details
 8Tender for const. of 33 kV S/S Details
 8Tender for construction of 33/11 kV GSS Details
 8Tender for construction of transformer track Details
 8Tender for construction of foundations for 1Nos 33kV, 5.43MVAR capacitor bank Details
 8Tender for repairing of isolator switch boxes and circuit breaker platforms at 220 kV GSS Details
 8Tender for construction of foundation for 40/50 MVA transformer Details
 8Design, supply, installation, commissioning and 05 years O&M of 100 kW solar PV plant Details
 8Tender for procurement of moog motion proportional valve for runner blade Details
 8Tender for routine maintenance of IOX-1200 (1200-line) Details
 8Tender for reconditioning of mill under bowl Details
 8Tender for repair and maintenance of ash dyke Details
 8Tender for major overhauling of 20.2 MW GTG 2 generator Details
 8Tender for annual maintenance routine maintenance operational support of electro mechanical equipments Details
 8Tender for gravelling work with providing concrete base at 220 or 132 or 33 kV sub station Details
 8Tender for repair of exposed reinforcement with cementitious mortar in S7 pier in the penstock Details
 8Tender for maintenance and repair works Details
 8Tender for balance of system package for setting up of 401 MW solar projects Details
 8Tender for augmentation by replacement of 01X25 MVA,132/33 kV power transformers Details
 8Tender for supply of pneumatic power cylinder Details
 8Tender for supply of FSSS spares Details
 8Tender for bi-ennial rate contract (BRC) of complete boiler plant Details
 8Tender for work of mechanical strengthening and stub strengthening of existing 66kV line Details
 8Tender for supply of various consumable item Details
 8Tender for work of mechanical strengthening and stub strengthening of existing 66kV lines Details
 8Tender for Bi-ARC for erection of 66/132/220kV lines Details
 8Tender for Bi-ARC for the emergency restoration of power of 66KV,132kV & 220kV transmission line Details

8Tender for completion of balance works survey, designing the system, supply of material, erection for renovation/modernization/upgradation/augmentation/bifurcation of the existing 11 kV feeders Details
 8Tender for completion of balance works survey, designing the system, supply of material Details
 8Tender for completion of balance works Details
 8Tender for completion of balance works Details
 8Tender for estimate for bifurcation of 11 kV line work Details
 8Tender for estimate for 11 kV line interconn. work Details
 8Tender for mechanical sampling of rake coal Details
 8Tender for renovation and modification of DSS Details
 8Tender for construction of transformer oil filtration Details
 8Design, engineering, supply, installation, testing & commissioning of 220/132 kV grid substations Details
 8Tender for manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of 33 kV outdoor dead / live tank type current transformer Details
 8Tender for procurement of grinding elements of 8.5E(10) coal mill Details
 8Tender for procurement of electric hoists Details
 8Tender for procurement of DI pipe and fittings Details
 8Tender for overhauling of boiler pressure parts Details
 8Tender for entrusting works contract for carrying out all type of maintenance and emergency works Details
 8Tender for supply installation testing and commissioning of laser-based projection engines with adaptation kit Details
 8Tender for maintenance contract for two years for horticulture works at 400kV substation Details
 8Tender for AMC/RMC works of dam body and allied structures Details
 8Tender for supply and application of dielectric epoxy floor coating materials for 6.6kV HT switchgear Details
 8Tender for routine breakdown maintenance of LT switchgear Details
 8Tender for construction of solar street lighting work Details
 8Tender for erection, testing & commissioning work of 66kV equipments Details
 8Tender for supply of gear box assembly suitable for stacker and reclaimer machine boom conveyor Details
 8Tender for procurement of 24 inch coal valve assembly for XRP 763 bowl mills Details
 8Tender for dismantling of existing heavily wornout fly ash AB pass conveying MS pipe Details
 8Tender for work of non comprehensive biennual maintenance contract for microprocessor based Details
 8Tender for work of electrical protection audit Details
 8Tender for supply of 250A LDB panel for coal handling plant Details
 8Tender for annual horticulture works Details
 8Tender for 4th raising of ash dyke lagoon Details
 8Tender for supply, installation, commissioning including civil works Details
 8Tender for biennial contract for manufacturing of fly ash bricks Details
 8Tender for construction of 66 kV AIS substation Details
 8Tender for BMC of water supply lines Details
 8Tender for augmentation of substation by providing additional 1x50MVA, 132/33kV TF Details
 8Tender for work of new 3x33kV feeder bay Details
 8Tender for work of augmentation of substation by addition of 132/33kV 25MVA power transformer Details
 8Tender for supply of ESP collecting rapping gear box assembly for boiler Details
 8Tender for work of replacement of H-Frame by tower line Details
 8Tender for replacement of damaged /defective 100MVA 220/33kV T-2 transformer Details
 8Tender for creation of 2 No. new 66 kV line bay Details
 8Tender for overhauling of 2 nos of mill reject air compressors Details
 8Tender for supply and erection of turn over panel clip Details
 8Tender for renewal of defective boiler tubes or bends in economizer hanger tubes Details
 8Tender for renewal of defective boiler tubes Details
 8Tender for operation and maintenance of SUL and allied conveyors Details
 8Tender for supply of jaw type coal sampler and coal sampler crusher Details
 8Tender for various civil work Details
 8Tender for construction of RCC wall at stacker reclaimer near 9S drive house Details
 8Tender for erections of 33 kV inter connection line Details
 8Tender for const. of 33 kV SS Details
 8Tender for supply and ETC of 132 kV grid sub-stations Details
 8Tender for annual contract for RBC maintenance and assistance in operation work of screw type compressors and compressed air system Details
 8Tender for R and M work of grouting and water proofing in various structures Details
 8Tender for civil work of storm water in marshalling yard Details
 8Tender for construction of sump pits Details
 8Tender for supply of transmitters installed Details
 8Tender for supply of hydraulic hoses for various equipments Details
 8Tender for supply of LT motors Details
 8Tender for supply of LP valves Details
 8Tender for supply of grinding roll, bull ring segment and air port ring assembly for bowl mills Details
 8Tender for annual work contract for effluent sampling/ stack monitoring/ ambient air quality monitoring Details
 8Tender for rebabitting and machining of used worn out white metal journal bearing Details
 8Tender for miscellaneous civil works at 33/11 kV substation Details
 8Tender for supply of ferric allum grade Details
 8Tender for supply, installation testing and commissioning of equipments for interlinking LT supply between PLBE 16 MW powerhouse Details
 8Tender for procurement of 6 numbers of top bracket oil coolers and 4 numbers of bottom bracket oil coolers Details
 8Tender for inspection and rectification/preventive /breakdown maintenance of ducts, dampers, gates, expansion joints etc. Details
 8Tender for procurement of cartridge assembly for lube oil pumps installed Details
 8Tender for procurement of coal feeder Details
 8Tender for supply and delivery of ABC 5070 Sqmm for main service cable Details
 8Tender for construction of two number 33 kV feeder bay and other allied works at 33/11 kV substation Details
 8Tender for deep screening of rail track including procurement and replacement of machine crushed ballast Details
 8Tender for ash pond 5 bifurcation with construction of common dykes necessary pipe supporting structures Details
 8Tender for service contract for refractory and insulation work Details
 8Tender for construction of pre-cast RCC over slab including repair of cable trench Details
 8Tender for procurement of leakage current meter/analyzer Details
 8Tender for work of supply erection testing commissioning of 2x33kV bays at 132kV substation Details
 8Tender for work of replacement of existing old 220 kV & 132 kV coupling capacitor by new 220 kV & 132 kV coupling capacitors Details

 
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8Nikhil Kamath invests 137.5 crore in Goldi Solar to expand capacity Details
 8Can India’s power infrastructure keep up with its digital ambitions Details
 8Renewable energy stock jumps 14% after reporting 445% YoY increase in net profits Details
 8SAEL Industries signs 880 MW solar power PPAs in Gujarat, Punjab Details
 8Jakson green wins SECI E-auction For 85,000 MT green ammonia supply At Kakinada Details

8Indian Railways commissions first removable solar panel system between tracks Details
 8Odisha Leads smart meter momentum Details
 8Breaking the coal taboo Details
 8Inside Cummins India’s 64-year power and sustainability journey Details
 8Rooftop solar’s time to shine in Bangladesh Details
 8GAIL and TruAlt Bioenergy form joint venture for CBG development Details

 
8Sindh allots land for first B2B green energy project in Jhimpir Details
 
8CIL Evacuation Plans amid coal demand slowdown Details
 
8Hinduja aims 3X increase in green capacity by 2030 Details
 
8CM Adityanath inaugurates Torrent Group's green hydrogen plant in UP Details
 
8Left in the dark Western UP’s migrant workers lose light faith with unmaintained solar panels Details
 
8Switching to Monopoles: An economically viable solution for urban areas in India Details
 
8Power Sector Reforms: Oversight and Accountability Details
 
8Opening nuclear energy to private sector participation key to meeting India’s nuclear ambitions: L&T Chairman Details
 
8Transmission & distribution focus areas for Tata, Adani Details
 
8Haryana Power: Consumer rights & rule changes Details
 
8Harnessing Biomass: CBG sector gains momentum but challenges remain Details
 
8Rajasthan rides the crest of renewable energy wave, attracts investments Details
 
8Clear directives, data visibility crucial for smart meter success: CII poll Details
 
8Green energy stock to buy now for an upside of 54%; Recommended by Motilal Oswal Details
 
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Regulatory Upadate: Part I

Aug 14: CERC stipulates unique tariff adjustments amid fluctuating tax policies
8With changes in corporate tax rates, CERC's approval for dynamic tariff adjustments is crucial for maintaining financial viability and regulatory compliance for Power Grid and its beneficiaries.
Power trading dynamics: PTC India's handling of tariff payments under scrutiny
8MB Power's challenge to PTC India's tariff payment practices highlights critical issues in power trading financial flows.
Imported coal costs reshape power tariffs under Haryana-Adani agreement
8Haryana's new SPPA with Adani allows tariff adjustments reflecting imported coal's price volatility, impacting cost management strategies.
Regulatory roadblock: HPX retracts market coupling plea
8HPX's petition withdrawal reflects strategic maneuvering amid evolving regulatory frameworks, raising questions about future market integration timelines.
Regulatory body dismisses PGCIL's claim for time overrun compensation
8The refusal to compensate for PGCIL's project delay underscores the need for stringent adherence to timelines in power infrastructure projects. Developers must account for potential non-condonation of delays.
Regulatory clarity sought on transmission charges amid evolving tax landscape
8PGCIL emphasizes the necessity for regulatory clarity on transmission charges as tax regimes evolve, aiming to stabilize financial operations and maintain investor confidence in a dynamic policy environment.
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Regulatory Upadate: Part II

Aug 14: Indosol's connectivity dispute points to evolving challenges in renewable regulations
8The lease rights dispute involving Indosol at CERC underscores evolving regulatory challenges facing renewable energy projects under the 2022 GNA Regulations.
Delays in North Eastern reconductoring project attributed to 'uncontrollable factors'
8PGCIL cites uncontrollable factors for project delays, seeking regulatory leniency under CERC’s tariff regulations, highlighting challenges in North-East infrastructure projects.
Transmission project financing: CERC mandates strict conditions on asset transfer
8CERC's order underscores the regulatory framework for asset transfer, ensuring nominees meet expertise criteria, safeguarding project integrity and operational continuity.
Strict compliance conditions set as Clean Renewable Energy enters electricity trading
8CERC grants trading licence with stringent conditions, ensuring regulatory compliance and financial stability. The move invites scrutiny on new entrants' ability to sustain market presence.
Aayuda barred from transmission activities under new trading licence
8As part of CERC's stringent conditions, Aayuda Energy is prohibited from engaging in electricity transmission, highlighting a clear regulatory demarcation between trading and transmission operations.
Power Grid's strategic expansion in Rajasthan: Transmission license awarded
8With CERC's approval, Power Grid is poised to enhance transmission capacities in Rajasthan, focusing on renewable energy integration.
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Regulatory Upadate: Part III

Aug 14: Karnataka's transmission project estimated at Rs. 27,138.70 million—financial analysts take note
8The project's significant budgetary allocation requires close financial scrutiny, offering analysts a comprehensive case study on large-scale infrastructure investments in India’s energy sector.
South Olpad Transmission: A case study in project acquisition and compliance
8The acquisition and compliance journey of South Olpad Transmission Limited offers insights into India's evolving regulatory landscape, crucial for stakeholders in energy infrastructure.
No transmission allowed: CERC sets clear boundaries for OSUSPL's trading activities
8By prohibiting transmission business under the new license, CERC delineates clear operational boundaries for OSUSPL, emphasizing the need for focused trading operations.
CERC outlines stringent conditions for future asset transfers
8CERC's conditions on asset assignment and transfer emphasize the importance of regulatory scrutiny in safeguarding transmission assets.
Power class testing revised for SPV modules: Implications for manufacturers
8Manufacturers must now navigate a revised testing sequence for power classes, potentially affecting production timelines and compliance strategies.
Muzaffarpur plant's delayed completion sparks legal battle over cost pass-through
8The extended delay in the Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Station's COD has led to a legal dispute over which costs can be passed to consumers, highlighting critical issues in project management and regulatory compliance.
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Regulatory Upadate: Part IV

Aug 14: Tribunal mandates clearer tariff data for fair cross-subsidy charges in Haryana
8The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity insists on detailed voltage-wise data to ensure equitable cross-subsidy charges, spotlighting a critical gap in Haryana's tariff determination process.
APTEL's technology hiccup disrupts energy sector legal proceedings
8The unexpected move to physical hearings at APTEL due to tech failures could delay crucial decisions impacting India's energy market dynamics.
Impact of APTEL hearing postponement on energy legal landscape
8The deferment of Court-II hearings may ripple through ongoing energy litigations, affecting the legal landscape and project execution timelines.
Haryana regulator to rule on biomass project eligibility amid single-bid scenario
8With only Oasis Ethanol's bid received, HPPC seeks regulatory guidance on compliance with renewable energy rules, potentially reshaping future tender processes.
Haryana's power tender sees unprecedented bid participation and price competition
8The state's power tender attracted seven bidders, reflecting intense competition that drove down prices and underscored the sector's robust competitive dynamics.
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Regulatory Upadate: Part V

Aug 14: Haryana solar project tariff dispute centers on CUF and capital cost
8The debate intensifies over Amplus' tariff as regulators question the project's CUF assumptions, impacting future solar project formulations.
Disparity in capital cost approvals raises questions in Haryana's solar tariff case
8LR Energy challenges the Commission’s lower capital cost approval of Rs. 71.48 Crores, arguing it contradicts IREDA's appraisal of Rs. 83.50 Crores, spotlighting a growing divide in regulatory fairness.
HERC ruling underscores importance of timely compliance in electricity disputes
8The dismissal of Zion Lakeview's petition against DHBVN for non-compliance with a prior order reinforces the need for prompt adherence to regulatory decisions in the electricity industry.
Paddy straw power projects struggle with tariff misalignment issues
8Regulatory inconsistencies in tariff determination are forcing biomass projects, like SAEL Kaithal’s, to seek judicial intervention for sustainable operations.
HERC’s fuel cost misalignment could halt Haryana’s biomass projects
8With fuel costs soaring, Hind Samachar warns of potential shutdowns without tariff revisions, putting Haryana’s paddy straw biomass initiatives at risk.
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Contracting news for the day: Part-1

Aug 14: August-end target set for large - scale switchyard tender
8Bidders for a high - voltage switchyard in a central Indian mega thermal plant now have extra time. The package will connect new generation units to the interstate grid under tight reliability standards.
8The package covers critical civil, structural, and electrical works to evacuate power from a major expansion phase. The deadline push could see new entrants firm up participation.
8The revised schedule for a 2×800MW unit’s switchyard pushes bid submission closer to September. Contractors must plan integration with grid code compliance and plant commissioning timelines.
8The schedule change for a major switchyard package allows more time to address design challenges in linking new generation units to the grid. The project forms a core element of a 1600MW capacity addition.
8With the new date set, bidders can refine proposals for a high capacity HV switchyard tied to a coal fired expansion. The works are pivotal to ensuring seamless transmission readiness. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-2

Aug 14: Repeated bid extensions stretch timeline for high - capacity GIS substation package
8A major turnkey package for a 132/33kV 2×50MVA GIS substation with linked transmission lines has been pushed out to a late August deadline. Multiple shifts in submission dates signal extended time for contractors to finalise bids involving compact GIS layouts and complex civil - electrical integration.
8From early July to 20 August, bid dates for a high - voltage GIS substation and transmission line project have seen a series of extensions. The turnkey nature of the work calls for precision engineering and advanced commissioning for a compact high - reliability substation in a load  growth zone.
8A 2×50MVA GIS substation project with connected transmission lines has been granted its seventh bid date extension. Civil works, equipment supply, and high - voltage testing form the backbone of this integrated grid strengthening scheme. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-3

Aug 14:
Multiple bid extensions mark high value thermal transformer order
8From December to September, the transformer package bid has seen a long series of extensions. The work involves full lifecycle delivery of grid - interface transformers for a major coal-fired capacity addition.
8The bid timeline for transformers feeding a 2400MW expansion has been repeatedly pushed, suggesting complex vendor readiness and spec alignment. Package scope demands seamless integration with existing switchyard and transmission layouts.
8The shift to a September bid close for a 3×800MW plant’s transformer package reflects the engineering intensity of the scope. It includes design, supply, erection, and testing of bulk transfer units meeting international performance benchmarks.
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Contracting news for the day: Part-4

Aug 14: Transmission mega scheme deadline shifted, intensifying PSP  linked bidding race
8An inter state grid package to evacuate 4GW from pumped storage in eastern UP has seen its submission pushed to 19 Aug. The build – own – transfer scope includes a 765/400kV pooling station, major line interconnections, and long term expansion provisions.
8With the new 19 Aug submission, technical evaluation, reverse auction, and award milestones are tightly sequenced to enable LoI by early September and contract signing before month-end.
8A new 4×1500MVA 765/400kV hub with heavy reactive power compensation will form the heart of a multi element ISTS expansion. The station’s LILO and D/C links are sized for present and future PSP flows Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-5

Aug 14: Revamped bulk transformer tender packs in stricter Make - in - India filters
8A new 500MVA 400/220/33kV transformer package under POWERGRID’s bulk buy introduces tighter domestic sourcing rules explicit technology-transfer checks and cyber - security testing for imported components.
8Dispatch of each 500MVA unit will only be cleared once foundations firewalls and busbar assemblies are ready at site — tightening synchronisation between manufacturing and site works.
8Indian works producing under collaboration must now furnish 10% performance guarantees in addition to standard contract security along with an extended warranty period. Details

Strong bidder lineup for extra - high voltage substation build

Aug 14: 8Five contenders are in the race for a 400/230kV AIS facility featuring 2×500MVA transformers, multiple feeder bays, and allied civil works. The project, under a southern state utility, aims to strengthen a high - capacity transmission corridor in an industrial growth belt.
8An eclectic field of engineering majors and power infrastructure firms is vying for a turnkey AIS substation package. The scope spans 400kV and 230kV bays, large autotransformer deployment, and complete civil integration.
8A southern state grid operator is assessing technical proposals for a turnkey AIS substation build. The project’s transformer and feeder configuration is designed to ease load on existing high -voltage corridors.
8The technical round for a 2×500MVA transformer - based AIS installation has attracted multiple transmission EPCs. The facility will boost interconnection between a 765/400kV hub and downstream 230kV feeders.
8Power sector heavyweights and specialist contractors are competing for an AIS substation EPC involving 400kV and 230kV infrastructure. The project will form a key node between a 765kV backbone and state - level feeders. Details

Technical gate closes in multi site solar RESCO race

Aug 14: 8The technical evaluation phase for a long-term O&M solar RESCO package in Rajasthan has wrapped up, filtering over 150 contenders for price bids. The package spans multiple substations with 33/11kV evacuation lines under a central farmer-solar scheme.
8In a crowded Rajasthan decentralised solar package, only one bidder was removed for bid security lapses, leaving a near-complete field for the price round. The plants will be tied to feeder-level substations under the PM - KUSUM framework.
8Technical bid scrutiny for a 25-year RESCO package covering multiple substations is complete, leaving most of the original bidder pool intact. Developers must integrate plants with feeder-level substations under strict scheme norms. Details

Record bidder rush for rural grid solar contract under RESCO mode

Aug 14: 8A decentralised solar package in western India has drawn a massive 249 technical bid submissions, reflecting surging developer interest in 25 - year feed - in tariff – linked rural supply. 
8The field is now trimmed for the financial round after disqualifications over fee and documentation gaps. Several hopefuls have been knocked out of a major RESCO - mode tender after failing to submit the mandatory application fee or EMD on time. The disqualifications narrow competition in a segment that otherwise saw unprecedented participation.
8From experienced developers to first - time entrants, several bids have fallen at the first hurdle for non-submission or partial payment of fees. The next stage promises heightened competition among those who cleared scrutiny. Details

Technical sieve narrows field in 25 year Rajasthan solar contract

Aug 14: 8Technical bid opening for a multi  decade solar power contract in Rajasthan’s sun rich belt has closed, setting the stage for price competition under PM  KUSUM’s Component  A model.
8A long - term solar development opportunity in Rajasthan’s arid west, aimed at decentralised generation near substations, has progressed to the next evaluation phase with an unusually large bidder pool.
8A grid - connected solar EOI in a high - irradiance desert zone has attracted over 50 bids, with developers eyeing stable revenues under a 25 - year PPA framework.
8Technical qualification is complete for a major rural - grid solar project in western Rajasthan, marking the start of the price discovery stage for a long-term PPA - backed scheme. Details

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Aug 14:  For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for construction of SAS based 220kV substation Details
 8Tender for construction of SAS based 2x60MVA, 220/33kV GIS substation Details
 8Tender for supply of shaft along with teeth segment for clinker grinder Details
 8Tender for supply of bowl mill spares Details
 8Tender for overhauling of HP and LP turbines, generator Details
 8Tender for construction of balance civil works of ash water recirculation system pump house Details
 8Tender for strengthning of ramps and misc works in ash dykes Details
 8Tender for supply of various types of hardware fittings Details
 8Tender for supply of hot dip galvanized steel tower angles, sheets, towers and stubs etc. Details
 8Tender for operation and maintenance works of substations Details
 8Tender for supply of 245 kV RIP/RIS bushing for various substations Details
 8Tender for deployment of gangs for tower erection and stringing works Details
 8Tender for supply & installation of porta cabins at substation Details
 8Tender for supply of composite polymer disc insulator Details
 8Tender for supply of firewalls for the replacement of M2M gateway firewalls Details
 8Tender for new and modification of existing foundations for 100 MVA Tr Along with auxiliary equip foundation firewall trench various Details
 8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of generator protection relay Details
 8Tender for procurement, erection, testing & commissioning work for augmentation of the existing 2.7 MLD STP Details
 8Tender for supply, laying, installation, testing and commissioning of ADSS cable along Details
 8Tender for water sprinkling through water tanker Details
 8Tender for external painting of induced draft cooling towers Details
 8Tender for rate contract for civil work Details
 8Tender for casting of 500 nos. plain cement concrete Details
 8Tender for supply of polycarbonate meter seal, quadlock polycarbonate meter seal Details
 8Tender for supply and installation of numeric relay Details
 8Tender for supply and installation of numeric relay and related item in 33/11 kV panel Details
 8Tender for miscellaneous civil works at 33/11 kV substation Details
 8Tender for overhauling of cooling water pumps Details
 8Tender for supply of HT cable Details
 8Tender for supply of HT motors spares Details
 8Tender for supply of 1.5/2.0 ton capacity split A.C installed Details
 8Tender for erection of 110 kV DC line on DC towers by making LILO feeder Details
 8Tender for supply of polymer composite insulators Details
 8Tender for revamping of stand by scrapper feeder 3A2 by strengthening the steel structural assembly Details
 8Tender for providing additional structural support for conical portion of coal bunker hoppers Details
 8Tender for EPC project for design, engineering, supply, testing, installation, erection, commissioning & capacity up gradation of PA fan and ID fan motors Details
 8Tender for supply of gasket packing material Details
 8Tender for work contract for various C&I related job works required Details
 8Tender for work of replacement of equipments& other misc. various works of 220 kV / 400 kV switchyard Details
 8Tender for supply of 6.6 kV, 300 KW, 1476 RPM, 3 phase induction motor Details
 8Tender for supply of jointing sheet materials for various Details
 8Design, engineering, installation, erection and commissioning of complete belt weigher system Details
 8Tender for providing and fixing covering net Details
 8Tender for supply of 245 kV/ 800 Amps HV bushing Details
 8Tender for supply and erection of 90 deg ceralin coal bends suitable for coal flow system Details
 8Tender for supply of 11kV outdoor vacuum circuit breakers Details
 8Tender for procurement of ACSR ZEBRA conductor Details
 8Tender for supply of worm shaft with lock nut and keys suitable for XRP 803 bowl mills Details
 8Tender for supply of finned economizer coil ‘J’ bend of size Details
 8Tender for supply of motor skirt for cooling water pump Details
 8Tender for procurement of 920 sets of 11 kV metering set, 0.2s class accuracy Details
 8Tender for supply of 150NB gate valves suitable for ash slurry pumps Details
 8Tender for procurement of sulphuric acid Details
 8Tender for works and providing foundation for structural plinth Details
 8Tender for supply of iron and steel materials, fabrication and erection of structures Details
 8Tender for supply of iron and steel materials, fabrication and erection of structures, erection of equipment’s Details
 8Tender for operation and maintenance of SUL and allied conveyors Details
 8Tender for fabrication, manufacture, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 33kV SS Details
 8Tender for work contract for supply and erection of 33 kV baby tower and other allied works Details
 8Tender for construction of control room structure plinth, cable duct, transformer Details
 8Tender for procurement of victaulic coupling with collar as per drawing enclosed 30 Sets Details
 8Tender for reconditioning of hydraulic loading cylinder assembly with replacing of new cylinder Details
 8Tender for procurement of smart differential pressure transmitters Details
 8Tender for procurement of PA fan pitch control vane with throttling shaft Details
 8Tender for manufacture and supply of 39600 Nos of 8m WL 200kg PSC poles Details
 8Tender for work of providing second PT source for 132kV and 33kV voltage level at various EHV substations Details
 8Tender for supply of various size of MS ERW pipes Details
 
8Tender for supply of various instrumentation cables Details
 
8Tender for supply, erection and commissioning of high mast lighting tower system Details
 
8Tender for work for attending puncture / leakages and replacement of various sizes Details
 
8Tender for supply of spares for boiler feed pump Details
 
8Tender for supply of H.V. bushings of power transformers Details
 
8Tender for manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of 33 kV 400 Amp DBCR type isolator W/O ES,33 kV 400 Amp DBCR type isolator Details
 
8Tender for servicing of different high pressure valves and actuator Details
 
8Tender for service contract for overhauling of dry, wet and bottom ash system Details
 
8Tender for work of collection of fly ash, bed ash Details
 
8Tender for complete design manufacturer supply testing of 200 35 ton EOT cranes along Details
 
8Tender for procurement of spares of CW pumps Details
 
8Tender for procurement of special purpose welding electrodes Details
 
8Design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, testing & commissioning of 220kV/66kV transformer bays Details
 
8Tender for supply, installation testing & commissioning of 500 KVA DG set Details
 
8Tender for rate contract of 800MW coal handling plant Details
 
8Tender for supply of forged hammer ring for 500MW coal handling plant Details
 
8Tender for miscellaneous civil works Details
 
8Tender for supply of cooling tower materials Details
 
8Tender for work of routine and preventive / breakdown maintenance activities & miscellaneous works Details
 
8Tender for work of fabrication of various ducts of 210 MW boiler Details
 
8Tender for work of overhauling of ESP Details
 
8Tender for works of replacement of 1X322 MVA, 27/400 kV single phase generator transformer Details
 
8Tender for supply of temperature gauges Details
 
8Tender for supply of set of worm shaft & worm wheel gear along with worm shaft lock nut & keys suitable Details
 
8Tender for work of repairing of SF6 to air bushing with all associated activities Details
 
8Tender for work of overhauling of CV/ MV& VT pump misc. auxiliaries Details
 
8Tender for procurement of complete assembly of oil free water cooled screw type air compressors Details
 
8Tender for construction work of 132 kV S/C line Details
 
8Tender for construction of 132 kV GSS Details
 
8Tender for construction of 132kV GSS Details
 
8Tender for purchase of spares For 3X1750 KVA DG sets Details
 
8Tender for supply of 400kV CTs of 400 kV switchyard Details
 
8Tender for annual rate contract for rewinding and repairing of 6.6KV VPI HT motor Details
 
8Tender for annual rate contract of rewinding and repair work of LT motors of main plant Details
 
8Tender for purchase of spares of hydrogen generator Details
 
8Tender for sale of dry fly ash Details
 
8Tender for supply and erectlon of string monitorlng box (SMB) and 6. Sq.mm 1.5 KV DC solar cable Details
 
8Tender for PCC works and thorough gravel replacement at switchyard Details
 
8Tender for ARC of different HT and LT motors rewinding, repairing Details
 
8Tender for renovation including roof treatment exterior and interior Details
 
8Tender for dismantling, fabrication and renewal of worn out 300 NB M.S seamless pipe Details
 
8Tender for annual rate contract for attending all emergency/breakdown/schedule/preventive maintenance repair works etc. of 220kV line Details
 
8Tender for work of testing of EHV grade transformer oil samples at site by mobile testing laboratory at various substation Details
 
8Tender for work of upgradation of existing SCADA system Details
 
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8India cancels two offshore wind tenders off Gujarat and Tamil Nadu coasts Details
 8ReNew Q1 Net Profit Soars to Rs 513 Cr Details
 8EIL inks MoU to provide NPCIL engineering services for development of small modular reactor Details
 8Powering renewable energy transition for southern region: A seminar focused on 100% renewable Details
 8Captive renewable power generation Details
 
8Nepal to Export 200 MW More Electricity to India Details
 
8India’s battery storage boom: getting the execution right Details
 
8K'taka among top three in installed wind capacity key to India’s energy transition Union Ministry Details
 
8Domestic push: India mandates local supply chains and data centres for wind turbines Details
 
8Attend to transmission & land issues for achieving target of 500 GW RE generation, industry urges governments Details
 
8IPP Juniper Green Energy secures debt financing for renewables build-out Details
 
8Ministry of Coal reviews captive and commercial coal blocks in five states Details
 
8Coal production & despatch declines for second consecutive month in July Details
 
8Websol to commence production from new 600 MW solar cell line in october Details
 
8MNRE Invites second round of proposals to boost green hydrogen testing infrastructure under 200 crore scheme Details
 
8InSolare Energy-SCC Infrastructure consortium wins 70,000 MT green ammonia project under SECI’s SIGHT Scheme Details
 
8Alpex Solar to Set Up 1.2 GW solar module plant in Uttar Pradesh Details
 
8India's solar module capacity has hit 100 GW mark: Pralhad Joshi Details
 
8India eyes private sector for nuclear growth Details
 
8India Opens uranium mining to private firms for nuclear expansion Details
 
8Govt likely to allow private cos to mine uranium to help nuclear expansion Details
 
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Daily round-up: Never before insights in how the power sector works

Aug 13: Coal Flex Is Now a Trading Desk
 Everyone talks about coal plants as baseload. But the real story is SLDCs tactically under-scheduling mid-merit units to create optionality in RTM and HPDAM—treating thermal flexibility like a financial instrument. Watch how exchange spreads line up with ramp holds at pithead stations; that’s not an accident, that’s a strategy. The result: procurement teams, not turbines, are driving marginal prices.
Solar Noon Is Cheap—Reactive Power Isn’t

 Midday looks comfortable on price, yet the grid’s reactive power bill balloons when solar floods the network. You can feel it in voltage deviation and capacitor bank dispatch rather than in DAM wedges. It’s the quiet tax of high-PV hours, and industries with large induction loads (cement, metals) are paying via hidden penalties and VAR settlements. Procurement wins on Rs/kWh; operations bleeds on vars/kVArh.
Hydro Isn’t Just Energy—It’s the Scarcity Premium

 Hydro’s share may look small on a daily pie chart, but its five-block peaking window sets the day’s scarcity price. When pumped storage enters that window, it doesn’t follow DAM—it names it. That premium is migrating into contracts and banking terms, and states without hydro headroom will keep overpaying for flexibility even when average energy is cheap. Flex, not MWh, is the new currency.
Gas Plants Are Becoming the Grid’s “Soft Cap”

 We’re seeing gas units sit just out of money until volatility spikes—then they clip the top of RTM like a price guardrail. Industrial PNG switching (versus propane or solid fuels) quietly changes that calculus by a few paise but flips entire blocks from “no-run” to “must-run.” When spot LNG tightens, expect RTM tails to fatten; when it loosens, peakers reappear and compress peaks. Gas isn’t dead—it’s a volatility valve.
DSM Is the Shadow Market No One Admits To

 Daytime discipline looks fine on paper, but deviation spikes cluster exactly when operators reach for RTM imports. That’s not random error; that’s a forecasting and control gap being papered over with a penalty line item. The irony: buyers “save” on scheduled power, then leak it back via DSM. Fixing 15-minute forecasting beats any grand procurement reform on a rupee-for-rupee basis.
The New Congestion Tax

 You can declare “no shortage” and still pay more because a single HVDC pole or 400-kV element pushes you into a pricier zone. The rent doesn’t show up in outages; it shows up in MCP differentials and congestion charges. When those deltas persist, they’re a capital plan in disguise—evidence for why a specific corridor upgrade yields real tariff relief. Forget slogans; show the zone spread curve and you win the argument.
Green OA Buyers Are Hollowing Out Exchange Liquidity at the Margins

 Corporate PPAs and banking windows are shaving the best green blocks off GDAM before they ever hit the screen. What clears looks like “oversupply” and curtailment risk—but it’s really portfolio selection bias by sophisticated C&I desks. The exchange sees volume; the premium disappears upstream. For developers, merchant models must assume this silent skimming—or they’ll overpromise cash flows.
Agriculture Solarisation Is Bending the Curve Where You Don’t Look

 Feeder solar pilots are nudging pump loads into the sunlit shoulder, easing evening peaks—but also deepening midday price troughs. DISCOMs love the relief, hate the revenue math: subsidies and cross-subsidies don’t shift as fast as the load does. The kicker is water—monsoon variability now maps onto exchange prices via irrigation behavior. Energy, agriculture, and rainfall just got braided into your MCP Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-1

Aug 13: Massive intra  state transmission package shifts bid timeline to September
8The deadline for a multi voltage substation and EHV corridor scheme tied to 2GW of renewable evacuation has been pushed to early September extending the bid process by nearly three weeks to accommodate prospective developers
8The winning developer must secure right of way forest and civil aviation clearances and section 164 powers rapidly post SPV acquisition keeping commissioning within a 24 month window
8Qualification norms demand prior infrastructure project experience above Rs.980 crore and net worth of nearly Rs.400 crore ensuring only top tier transmission developers can compete Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-2

Aug 13: AIS substation tender turns into long game for top developers
8The 400/220/132kV Umred project part of Maharashtra’s intra state grid strengthening plan has now crossed its sixth extension milestone RECs TBCB structure demands precision pricing and airtight compliance RECs latest TBCB scheme for a 400/220/132kV node in Nagpur district calls for high reliability design and commissioning within tight schedules Six deadline pushes signal a competitive yet cautious bidding landscape
8The 400/220/132kV Umred substation scheme demands end to end design procurement erection and commissioning under stringent technical norms RECs six time extension reflects the engineering and regulatory challenge for bidders Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-3

Aug 13: New 765kV hub planned to integrate pump storage power
8In addition to relieving chronic loading on a key inter regional line the scheme will enable bidirectional flows from upcoming pump storage projects in the heart of Uttar Pradesh backed by a fully equipped AIS substation The scheme has cleared coordination bodies across three regions and national planning forums underlining its strategic role in balancing cross border transfer capabilities
8The inclusion of high capacity reactors at multiple points aims to counter voltage rise under light load and mitigate instability during sudden flow changes across regions
 Procurement norms have been aligned with the July2024 MoP order tightening domestic content requirements and revising border sharing country provisions likely to influence OEM participation
8The aggressive schedule covers new substation works multiple line diversions reactor installations and extensive right of way acquisition demanding strong project management capacity Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-4

Aug 13: Morena pooling hub to anchor high  capacity RE corridors
8Planned with multiple ICTs bus reactors and interconnection bays the 765/400kV pooling station south of Sabalgarh will be central to integrating large scale renewables into the national grid under a time bound 27 month delivery With over 3.9GW of renewable potential the targeted zone will see 2.5GW connected in Phase I supported by a complex of high capacity transformers reactors and multi voltage interconnections
8The transmission plan includes a high capacity double circuit line to Karera with augmentation at the receiving substation designed to support RE inflows and future power storage integration
8With over 3.9GW of renewable potential the targeted zone will see 2.5GW connected in Phase I supported by a complex of high capacity transformers reactors and multi voltage interconnections Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-5

Aug 13: Big push for multi gigawatt battery storage under state led funding drive
8A state utility is seeking developers for 2000MW / 4000MWh standalone BESS under a Build Own Operate model backed by viability gap funding The two cycle per day design and aggressive round trip efficiency targets set a high engineering bar for bidders
8Bidders must secure land and connect to designated intra state substations at ≥66kV bearing all costs to delivery point a condition that shifts early stage siting and grid integration risk squarely to the developer
8By pegging viability gap funding at Rs.18 lakh/MWh the state utility aims to catalyse large scale battery storage deployment disbursed in milestone linked tranches with strict clawback provisions for delays or under performance Details

Eight bidder contest opens for multi region distribution revamp

Aug 13: 8The technical round has been admitted in full for a turnkey programme spanning Lower Central and Upper Assam targeting modern control rooms high reliability switchgear and outage minimising autoreclosures
8With the technical sieve admitting all eight players the focus now shifts to financial rounds for a state spanning substation modernisation expected to push execution capacity and procurement speed
8With the technical sieve admitting all eight players the focus now shifts to financial rounds for a state spanning substation modernisation expected to push execution capacity and procurement speed Details

L1 wins ash system facilities upgrade with sub-Rs.30 crore quote

Aug 13: 8Only two contenders cleared technical scrutiny for this dry ash evacuation facility expansion with the winning bid staying significantly under the competitor’s price The awarded contract covers high volume dry ash evacuation works critical to plant performance and environmental compliance with a price advantage that edged out the runner up
8The contract for a major ash handling facility upgrade at a state run plant saw just two participants with the winner taking the deal at a competitive advantage
8The contract for a major ash handling facility upgrade at a state run plant saw just two participants with the winner taking the deal at a competitive advantage Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-8

Aug 13: Extension pushes high  risk Himalayan hydro civil package to late August
8A major civil works tender for a 700+MW Himalayan hydropower scheme under a central PSU has seen its submission moved to 27August The package covers headrace tunnels surge shafts and an underground powerhouse cavern a mix of high geotechnical risk structures in seismically active terrain
8The revised date offers hydro civil specialists a longer window to plan excavation lining and installation of pressure conveyance systems in a 700+MW Himalayan scheme under a central PSU
8Civil contractors targeting a high capacity Himalayan hydropower scheme now have until 27August to finalise bids for underground water conveyance and powerhouse excavation under strict stability parameters Details

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Aug 13:  For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 90 KW grid connected solar PV power plant Details
8Tender for installation of bio-digestors including reedbed Details
 8Tender for replacement of existing main earth-mat along with riser connections at various Details
 8Tender for rate contract for supply of various size of LT XLPE single core unarmoured cable Details
 8Tender for procurement of pressure switches Details
 8Tender for purchase of spares for diaphragm type hydrogen compressor Details
 8Tender for supply and fixing of electrical insulating mat conforming at various switchgears Details
 8Tender for procurement of LDO. Details
 8Tender for biennial maintenance contract for civil works Details
 8Tender for construction of covered store shed Details
 8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of submersible pump Details
 8Tender for dismantling, fabrication and renewal of worn out 300 NB M.S pipes and providing cement pedestal from clarified water pump house Details
 8Tender for dismantling, fabrication and renewal of worn out 200 NB M.S pipes Details
 8Tender for construction of control room structure plinth, cable duct, transformer Details
 8Tender for dismantling, fabrication and renewal of worn out 300 NB M.S seamless pipe Details
8Tender for work of AMC work for transportation of material at various substations Details
 8Tender for annual maintenance contract (AMC) for supply & fixing of indoor lighting /illumination & its utilities Details
 8Tender for centralized rate contract for procurement of jointing sheets (gaskets) Details
 8Tender for supply erection commissioning and testing of 1 no of new chiller Details
 8Tender for waterproofing of prefabricated roof Details
 8Tender for construction of soak pit around existing transformers Details
 8Tender for repair of CDD pump Details
 8Tender for install 2x200 KVA, 33/0.4kV power T/Fs Details
 8Tender for supply of baskets of air pre-heater Details
 8Tender for operation, maintenance of 33/11 kV line Details
 8Tender for operation, maintenance of 33/11 kV line, associated Details
 8Tender for supply and application of metal protective compound for various pipe lines Details
 8Tender for balance work of erection of 66kV S/C line Details
 8Tender for procurement of refractory patching material for boiler Details
 8Tender for DC battery cell preventive maintenance work at 220 kV & 400 kV switchyard Details
 8Tender for erection work of interconnection of 220kV D/C line Details
 8Tender for supply and installation of fired type wedge connectors including dismantling of existing bolted type clamp connectors of 220 kV switchyard Details
 8Tender for work of panel shifting and associated wiring work Details
 8Tender for construction of 11kV spur line and 11/0.433 kV 500 KVA sub-/station Details
 8Tender for construction of 11 kV single circuit line with 132 kV, D6 type tower Details
 8Tender for construction of 33kV line and installation of 33/0.433kV, 2X500 KVA SS Details
 8Design, manufacture, procurement, supply, fabrication, shop assembly, painting, shop testing, transportation and delivery to project site, receipt and storage Details
 8Tender for design turbine –repair & re-conditioning of the released/worn-out HP diaphragms Details
 8Tender for supply of LT three phase angle cross arm Details
 8Tender for overhauling of various pumps of CT blow down pump house Details
 8Tender for work of replacement of rusted 132kV & 33kV gantry structure, equipment structure Details
 
8Tender for procurement of 72.5KV 31.5KA outdoor SF6 circuit breakers Details
 
8Tender for supply of various tools-tackles, routine maintenance items & consumable items Details
 
8Tender for construction of control room structure plinth, cable duct, transformer Details
 
8Tender for essential civil works Details
 
8Tender for special M and R of electricity store and other misc. civil works at 132/33/11 kV s/s Details
 
8Tender for carrying out protection work at 33/11kV s/s Details
 
8Tender for construction of miscellaneous civil works at 33/11 kV substation Details
 
8Design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, testing & commissioning of 220/66kV transformer Details
 
8Tender for supply of 11 kV (70) and 33 kV (90 KN) polymer disc insulator Details
 
8Tender for supply of 11 kV (5 KN ) and 33 kV (10 KN) polymer pin insulator Details
 
8Tender for procurement of complete bladder type accumulator assembly for fast opening system Details
 
8Tender for work of upgradation of exisiting SCADA system  Details
 
8Tender for construction, renovation & supply work for S.N.C.U. ward including civil work Details
 
8Tender for construction of water cable trench, providing & laying PSC cover & chain link fencing & misc civil work Details
 
8Tender for contract for assistance in loading of coal rake Details
 
8Tender for evacuation of ash deposited inside all the overflow lagoons by dredging Details
 
8Tender for erection of 33 kV line 14.50 KM SC with ACSR dog conductor Details
 
8Tender for erection of 33 kV line 14.50 KM single circuit with ACSR dog conductor Details
 
8Tender for erection of 33 kV line Details
 
8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of material of 11/0.4kV S/S Details
 
8Tender for purchase of 5392 stacks of 245kV solid core post insulator Details
 
8Tender for purchase of 46465 stacks of 2X24kV post insulator Details
 
8Tender for supply of HCL, NaOCL and H2SO4 storage tanks Details
 
8Tender for procurement of numerical /aux relays for LT switchgear Details
 
8Tender for day to day civil repair works Details
 
8Tender for repair of cracks in LP casing of 110 MW unit Details
 
8Tender for manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of 11 kV AB cable Details
 
8Tender for manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of 12 KV, 400Amps indoor type, series trip metering switchgear with vacuum circuit breaker Details
 
8Tender for procurement of 220 kV capacitive voltage transformers Details
 
8Tender for shift and maintenance activities at 230kV EHT substation Details
 
8Tender for work of replacement of complete crusher body with inlet mouthpiece,bypass gate assembly, outlet chute, rotor Details
 
8Tender for work of arresting water leakages by Leak expert using polyester Details
 
8Tender for strengthening work of conveyor gentry, junction tower and crusher house Details
 
8Tender for supply of spares of 415 V air circuit breakers installed Details
 
8Tender for supply of electric winch for shifting (pulling) of scrapper Details
 
8Tender for fabrication of 250NB, 300NB, 350NB, and 400NB size MS ERW bends of various Details
 
8Tender for works contract for carrying out day to day preventive and breakdown maintenance and emergency breakdown under works contract for 230kV SS Details
 
8Tender for procurement of welding electrodes Details
 
8Tender for providing services on job work for various types of works Details
 
8Tender for supply of various rubber gaskets and rubber items Details
 
8Tender for supply, erection, commissioning and testing work of high mast tower Details
 
8Tender for supply of various types and sizes of pulley at coal handling plant Details
 
8Tender for rectification and retrofitting of 1.2 MW hydro TG unit with supply of material Details
 
8Tender for supply, delivery, unloading, testing and commissioning of centrifuge oil purification machine Details
 
8Tender for turbine generator related overhauling job during Details
8Tender for procurement and retro-fitment of actuators with indigenous actuator Details
 
8Tender for annual maintenance contract for boiler and its auxiliary system Details
 
8Tender for procurement of conveyor belt Details
 
8Tender for procurement of spares for pneumatic actuators Details
 
8Tender for construction of foundation, cable trench, oil sump Details
 
8Tender for bi-ARC for the emergency restoration of power of 66kV,132kV & 220kV transmission line Details
 
8Tender for construction of foundation, cable trench, oil sump, FP wall, equipment Details
 
8Tender for work of chemical (by using high voltage insulator and protector) of disc insulator Details
 
8Tender for work of supply & replacement of various 33kV equipments at 220kV sub-station Details
 
8Tender for various regular preventative maintenance / emergency and breakdown works of various 220kV & 100kV substations Details
 
8Tender for providing & fixing by pass twin jumpering arrangement by boltless C-type wedge connectors to the jump at tension towers Details
 
8Tender for supply of cooling fan motors of converter transformer installed Details
 
8Tender for servicing & alignment of 245kV, 145kV and 36kV isolators Details
 
8Tender for supply of equipments/ material, erection, testing and commissioning for the work of augmentation by providing additional 1 x 50 MVA, 132/110/33 kV T/F Details
 
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 For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips:
8TruAlt Bioenergy and GAIL form strategic joint venture Details
 8Vikram Solar sets IPO price band Details
 8ACME Solar arm gets 3,184 cr REC funding for 280 MW renewable project Details
 8Microcap stock in focus after receiving 57 Cr order from Maharashtra Govt for supply of solar water pumps Details
 8Oswal Pumps bags 442 cr order to supply solar pumps in Maharashtra Details
 8Juniper Green Energy raises Rs 1,739 cr in debt financing Details
 8RInfra secures 526 crore arbitration award against aravali power company Details
 8India's power generating capacity to reach 780GW by 2030 Details
 8Rajpura Thermal Power Plant named best for lowest emission intensity Details
 8India approves four new semiconductor manufacturing projects Details
 8Tripura to Install 45 EV charging stations Details
 
8Automation Expo 2025: eaton launches CEAG VLL lights, B-line & flextray systems Details
 
8Impact of AI in Indian electric vehicle (EV) industry Details
 
8Suzlon Energy Q1 results: Net profit rises 7% to 324 cr on higher revenues Details
 
8Over 16.7 lakh households benefitted under solar scheme, Rs 9,000 cr disbursed, Parl told Details
 
8Coal’s Central Role in India’s complex energy transition journey Details
 
8Power solutions provider Powerica files draft papers with Sebi for Rs 1,400 cr IPO Details
 
8CG Power''s US subsidiary collaborates with Flanders under next phase of growth Details
 
8Coal still at the core: What India’s energy story cannot ignore Details
 
8Cabinet clears over 18,500 crore chip, hydro power, Metro rail plans Details
 
8Why SJVN Share price is rising Details
 
8Tata Power to develop 700 MW wind power project in Andhra Pradesh Details
 
8India’s First 120 MW CCGT power plant to rise In Tripura’s Rokhia Details
 
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Daily roundup: Evening peak stability masks a subtle frequency dip

Aug 12: Evening Peak Stability Masks a Subtle Frequency Dip
8Even with zero declared shortage in the Southern Region’s 20:00 peak block, frequency sagged from 50.08 Hz in the afternoon to 49.92 Hz at peak. This suggests operators are holding load generation balance at the cost of deeper frequency excursions a hidden stress point not reflected in “demand met” figures.
DNH’s Chronic ATC & (N-1) Violations are an Outlier Among Zero-Breach States

8While all major Western Region states recorded zero ATC and contingency breaches, Dadra & Nagar Haveli posted >97% ATC violation and >70% (N-1) breach rates. This indicates either persistent transmission bottlenecks or unreported local demand spikes in an otherwise stable regional grid.
Ramp Rate Suppression in Off-Peak Hours Suggests Reserve Banking
8Generation unit logs show multiple coal stations capping ramp-up rates in the early-morning (03:00) off-peak despite surplus headroom. This likely reflects an operational choice to bank ramping capability for later peak integration, hinting at a more sophisticated reserve strategy.
Voltage Deviation Index Spikes at Non-Peak Times
8The highest VDI breaches in the Northern Region occurred in midday blocks rather than evening peaks counter to the usual pattern. This suggests reactive power management gaps during high solar injection periods, not just during demand surges.
Hydro Under-Commitment Despite Full Reservoirs in Eastern Region

8PSP (Pumped Storage Plant) status reports show >90% reservoir fullness in some ER hydro stations, yet their day-ahead schedules remain flatlined. This is an opportunity cost, especially with spot prices rising in shoulder hours where hydro could smooth volatility.
Persistent Zero-Shortage Reporting in High-Import States

8Certain states logged no shortages despite importing >1 GW during multiple blocks. This reflects a dependence on inter-state purchases to maintain “shortage-free” status masking underlying local generation inadequacy.
Congestion-Free Operation Despite Major Element Outages in SRLDC Data

8Southern Region ran congestion-free in market terms even with scheduled outages on key transmission elements. This could signal either overbuilt corridor redundancy or an overestimation of actual load stress in real-time dispatch planning.
Overdrawal Patterns Cluster Around Frequency Recovery Windows

8Analysis of deviation data shows that overdrawals in multiple states peak immediately after frequency recovers from sub-49.9 Hz dips. This suggests operators may be opportunistically pulling more power once grid frequency stabilises, potentially contributing to secondary instability
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NTPC - backed coal mining policy paper to chart long-term reform course

Aug 12: 8The assignment’s outcome could influence coal sector governance for years, making it a high-impact intervention in India’s fossil fuel policy ecosystem.
8The advocacy document will push for regulatory clarity, faster approvals, and balanced environmental oversight — all to make the sector more competitive and resilient.
8The awarded consultancy will navigate the tightrope between sustaining coal output and aligning with India’s net  zero pathway, an issue at the heart of current policy debates.
8A national  level policy document is set to be crafted for coal mining sector reforms. The consultancy brief includes sectoral analysis, stakeholder mapping, and actionable recommendations in sync with India’s energy transition goals. Details

Polymer insulator supply race ends with single firm clinching multi location 765kV contract

Aug 12: 8A multi  crore contract for extra-high voltage CLR polymer insulators in 120kN, 160kN, and 210kN ratings has been finalised for dispatch to multiple interstate transmission projects. The award marks a key supply push under India’s 765kV grid strengthening plan.
8The winning bidder will supply three mechanical load classes of polymer insulators to POWERGRID  linked projects, enabling higher reliability and reduced contamination risk in bulk power corridors.
8Polymer insulators rated for high mechanical loads will be deployed in challenging terrains and pollution  prone zones, replacing legacy porcelain units in 765kV routes.
8The contract supports India’s accelerated 765kV network rollout, with emphasis on composite long rod technology to reduce maintenance and improve performance in polluted environments  Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-1

Aug 12: Fresh bid push for 240MW hydro EPC as deadline shifts again
8Repeated extensions for an Arunachal-based hydro EPC tender, now to 2September, hint at complex specifications and bidder readiness challenges for NEEPCO’s 3×80MW project.
8The EPC scope covers turbines, generators, and plant auxiliaries for a North-East hydropower station, with repeated date moves suggesting heavy clarifications and specification fine  tuning.
8Since its February launch, the electro-mechanical tender for a major Arunachal hydro station has been repeatedly pushed forward, reflecting tough terrain and high-spec equipment requirements.
Fresh extension for large  scale coal beneficiation contracts
8Deadlines for high volume coal washing packages linked to Chhattisgarh origin supply for two major Rajasthan thermal plants have been moved to mid August. The scope spans multi-million tonne annual processing, with bidders now getting a narrow final window before technical scrutiny.
8Both Chhabra and Kota thermal units’ raw coal beneficiation contracts  — each exceeding 2million tonnes annually  have had their submission cut off pushed to 18August. The shift could alter bid dynamics in a space where logistics, washery capacity, and ash control costs decide winners.
8Companies vying for the beneficiation of over 2.3MTPA coal for a Rajasthan plant have an extra week to finalise bids. The project demands continuous supply from SECL sources with stringent ash and moisture parameters. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-2

Aug 12: Bidding window extended for 1GW battery storage mega project
8The tariff based global tender for a 1000MW/2000MWh standalone BESS in Rajasthan has been pushed back, giving players more time to digest clarifications and amendments following the pre bid meeting. The BOO model with viability gap funding aims to accelerate large scale energy storage deployment.
8Timelines have shifted for the 1000MW/2000MWh standalone battery project under a VGF  supported BOO model. Technical and contractual clarifications are now part of the revised RfS package.
8Post pre bid meeting, the 1GW/2GWh storage tender has undergone notable clarifications in technical compliance and contractual terms, prompting a shift in bid submission timelines.
8The 1000MW battery energy system project in Rajasthan has moved its bid closing date, reflecting market feedback. This tender remains a rare large scale BOO opportunity with state support.
8Clarifications from the pre bid meeting have altered not just the technical framework but also the bidding calendar for the 2000MWh BESS opportunity, potentially altering the competitive landscape.
8The state’s marquee BESS procurement under BOO with VGF support has postponed its bid deadline, giving developers extra breathing space to align designs with revised tender requirements.
Major redesign in high voltage interconnection for 2GW solar evacuation
8Amendment introduces a split termination scheme for a key 400kV double  circuit link, with one circuit landing in an existing AIS bay and the other in a new GIS diameter — potentially altering cost, bay equipment procurement, and commissioning timelines.
8All 220kV underground links in the project are now fixed at 2500sqmm conductor size, removing the 2000sqmm option  —  a change that may edge out smaller cable vendors and alter trench design norms.
8Revised scope swaps GIS termination for AIS and calls for rearrangement of an existing bus PT bay, demanding more outage coordination and in-situ bus work.
8Amendment stresses compliance with substation owner’s site condition requirements, signalling higher coordination needs with existing asset operators and potential schedule risk. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-3

Aug 12: Bid deadline pushed for multi GW southern grid link
8The submission timeline for a major 3GW inter-state transmission package in southern India has been extended, giving bidders an extra week to prepare offers for complex multi-voltage substation expansions and a new 765kV corridor.
8A large scale renewable integration scheme, featuring 3×1500MVA greenfield transformation and 765kV double  circuit line works, will now see bids close later this month after REC moved the deadline.
8Spanning multiple voltage levels and incorporating future bay space provisions, the scheme’s extended schedule could draw more competitive bids from technically qualified consortia.
Land cost jumps 75% for high voltage substation package
8A major intra-state transmission tender in Karnataka has revised the TSP’s land acquisition liability from Rs.1.51 crore to Rs.2.64 crore for over 76 acres, with KPTCL retaining ownership under a MoU arrangement.
8The 2×500MVA AIS substation will tie into Yalwar and Dhoni via quad moose 400kV DC lines, plus multiple twin zebra 220kV double circuits to regional nodes, designed to de bottleneck renewable rich Belagavi-Bagalkot corridors.
8While initial installation includes two 500MVA ICTs, bays and foundations are designed for four additional ICTs and extra 400kV and 220kV bays, signalling foresight for load growth. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-4

Aug 12: Capital cost swings reshape substation connectivity tender
8Revised land and bay equipment valuations slash one site’s obligation by over Rs.240 crore, while modest hikes at others tweak the cost balance for bidders in this 400kV GIS and multi-line build.
8Immediate surcharge after due date, plus a reworked rebate window, will alter working capital dynamics for contractors eyeing this 2×500MVA GIS and associated 220kV network.
8Cost revision at a central 220kV substation and static figures at others will fine tune the financial calculus for transmission developers in this Karnataka intra state expansion.
8From multi voltage GIS bays to new 220kV D/C lines and bay extensions at four substations, the scope continues to demand multi disciplinary execution capability.
Procurement norms tightened for major interstate transmission build
8A central BOOT based transmission package sees updated domestic sourcing rules and new border-compliance mandates, reshaping vendor eligibility in a multi GW RE evacuation plan in Madhya Pradesh.
8Latest amendment swaps earlier procurement directives with July2024 policy updates, raising the bar for component sourcing in a 35 - year operate  and  transfer transmission asset.
8Technical scope remains intact but vendor eligibility realigned under updated DPIIT backed domestic preference orders for high voltage transmission gear. Details

Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day

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Aug 12:  For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
 8Tender for implementation of 53.9 MWac/72.8 MWp ground mounted solar PV project Details
8Tender for service contract for HP water jet of condenser tubes Details
 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 26 KW grid connected solar power plants Details
 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 87 KW grid connected solar power plants Details
 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 451 KW grid connected solar power plants Details
 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 235 KW capacities grid connected solar power plants Details
 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning with RMS of total cumu. 12 kWp GCRT Details
 8Tender for supply of electrical insulated Details
 8Tender for construction/erection work of 33 kV sub-station single circuit 33 kV line Details
 8Tender for erection of 33 kV line 6.00 KM single circuit with ACSR dog conductor Details
 8Tender for erection of 33 kV line 8.00 KM single circuit with ACSR dog conductor Details
 8Tender for construction/ erection work of 33 kV S/S Details
 8Tender for erection of 33 kV line Details
 8Tender for procurement of cage frame,liner set and curved cage piece for crusher Details
 8Tender for work of repairing, servicing and refurbishing of 400kV PG isolator and center break isolator mechanism box Details
 8Design, supply, installation, testing & commissioning of 132/33kV GIS substations Details
 8Tender for supply, installation and commissioning of portable weigh bridgeof 100 MT capacity Details
 8Tender for proposal for restoration of damaged fields of ESP Details
 8Tender for roof treatment Details
 8Tender for works contract for rate contract for repair and maintenance of GRP/GRE pipelines Details
 8Tender for works contract for replacement of fallen tower Details
 8Tender for works contract for carrying out day to day preventive and breakdown maintenance and emergency breakdown under works contract for 230kV SS Details
 8Tender for works contract for carrying out day to day preventive and breakdown maintenance and emergency breakdown under works contract for 400kV SS Details
 8Tender for remedial measures by strengthening and providing protective coating in the RCC PSC structures Details
 8Tender for supply of LT single phase angle and channel cross arm Details
 8Tender for procurement of 100 km of LT aerial bunched cable Details
 8Tender for supply of throden bearing for jackwell pump Details
 8Tender for supply of H.T fasteners Details
 8Tender for supply of modified IGV of PA Fan NDFV 22B for boiler Details
 8Tender for roof strengthening work of CW pump house Details
 8Tender for work of complete servicing / overhauling/fault attending / repairing / checking and supply of spare of various Details

8Tender for supply of 13.5MW SFC system for 65 MW, 11 kV motor Details
 8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of passenger elevator with civil works Details
 8Tender for upgradation of 13.7km single circuit 66kV tap line feeder to 110kV double circuit line Details
 8Tender for providing and fixing stone in service Details
 8Tender for supply of bi-metallic clamp for power transfomer Details
 8Tender for radiography PAUT and fibroscopy of boiler tubes Details
 8Tender for replacement of 1x10/16MVA, 132/11kV T/F with 1x20/25MVA, 132/33kV T/F Details
 8Tender for overhauling for electrostatic precipitators ESP Details
 8Tender for construction of addl T/F plinth bay (T-2), augmentation of existing 20MVA 66/11 kV P/T/F Details
 8Tender for supply and erection of pole and street light for illumination work Details
 8Tender for construction of 11/0.433 kV 500 KVA sub/station Details
 8Tender for replacement of insulation in the Hot air branch ducts of coal mill Details
 8Tender for supply of GI solid wire 8 SWG Details
 8Tender for supply of ordinary back clamp for 8M and 9M PSC pole Details
 8Tender for fabrication and erection fly and bottom ash bag filter unit in silo top Details
 8Tender for supply of LT GI pin and LT metal parts Details
 8Tender for supply of GI solid wire 6 SWG Details
 8Design, engineering, supply of materials/ equipments, erection, testing and commissioning of 132 kV D/C 3ph TSS-GSS Details
 8Tender for operation and maintenance of permanent filtration plant, temporary filtration plant, booster pump house Details
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Tender for replacement of insulation in the hot air branch ducts of coal mill Details
 
8Tender for manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of 12 KV SCADA compatible shunt trip switchgear panel Details
 
8Tender for annual rate contract for procurement of super-critical A1 category bearings Details
 
8Tender for biennial rate contract for work of maintenance of coal handling plant Details
 
8Tender for procurement of gate valves and non return valves for mechanical auxiliary cell Details
 
8Tender for supply of spares for hydraulic boom luffing system valves and pumps Details
 
8Tender for supply of various sizes of HP LP valves for PRDS SCAPH and boilers Details
 
8Tender for special M and R of electricity Details
 
8Tender for construction of store and other misc. civil works at 33/11 kV S/S Details
 
8Tender for construction of store shed and steel racks in A.E. (meter), electricity test lab at 33/11 kV S/S Details
 
8Tender for supply, erection, commissioning and testing of hydrogen gas leak detector system Details
 
8Tender for erection work of overhead HT/LT line Details
 
8Tender for procurement of spares for ACW pump Details
 
8Tender for replacing of damaged sheet of boiler feed pump Details
 
8Tender for work of operation & maintenance of induced draught cooling water Details
 
8Tender for supply of 66kV isolators at switchyard Details
 
8Tender for operation and maintenance of electrical systems/electrical installations Details
 
8Tender for operation and maintenance of identified 30 Nos. of 33/11 kV sub-station Details
 
8Tender for construction or erection work of 33 kV substation Details
 
8Tender for procurement of 7/3.66 MM galvanised steel stranded earth wire Details
 
8Tender for purchase of ACSR moose conductor Details
 
8Tender for erection, testing and commissioning of LILO of 132 kV S/C line Details
 
8Tender for annual maintenance contract (AMC) for digital automatic voltage regulator (DAVR) installed Details
 
8Tender for repair and maintenance of valve / damper actuators Details
 
8Tender for supply of seamless carbon steel distance piece assembly for HP 803 bowl mills Details
 
8Tender for supply and erection of lift using RCC structures Details
 
8Tender for supply of insulation materials for boiler Details
 
8Tender for supply of various types of power & control fuse Details
 
8Tender for onsite repairing of 400kV 50MVAR bus reactor Details
 
8Tender for supply of various types of hardware fittings for 800 kV HVAC transmission lines  Details
 
8Tender for supply of various types of hardware fittings for 765 kV HVAC transmission lines Details
 
8Design, engineering, supply of materials/ equipments, erection, testing and commissioning of 132 kV D/C 3ph TSS Details
 
8Tender for renovation of 220 kV feeders by replacing porcelain disc insulators Details
 
8Tender for laying 11kV UG cable for providing 3MVA power to second phase Details
 
8Tender for supply, erection, retro-fitting, testing and commissioning of nitrogen injection fire prevention and extinguishing system (NIFPES) along with required accessories including civil works Details
 
8Tender for special estimate to create 132kV T/F bay for feeding additional 1x20/25MVA, 132/33kV T/F at 132kV S/Stn Details
 
8Tender for overhauling of coal pipe, vane and damper Details
 
8Tender for procurement of 100 DMT 100 percent basis caustic lye Details
 
8Tender for biennial maintenance contract for operation and maintenance including risk protection of HVWS emulsifier system Details
 
8Tender for procurement of spares for pneumatic electrical actuators Details
 
8Tender for procurement of SWAS spares installed Details
 
8Tender for refurbishment of 11 kV hydro thermal overhead line Details
 
8Design, engineering, manufacturing, testing at manufacturers works, insurance, erection, testing and commissioning of vertical francis turbines Details
 
8Tender for procurement of guide vane upper and lower bush housings for turbines Details
 
8Tender for work of complete overhauling and oil leakage rectification of 75 MVA generating transformers including OLTC, radiators, and a 1250 KVA transformer Details
 
8Tender for work of overhauling, servicing and repairing of penstock gate Details
 
8Tender for work of overhauling /break down of the 165KW/33 dewatering pump, 90KW storm water pump Details
 
8Tender for annual rate contract for providing expert services for troubleshooting of AC/DC equipments and control/ protection system Details
 
8Tender for work of annual contract for repair, overhauling, servicing, maintenance alignment of 220/132/33kV isolator available Details
 
8Tender for work for second circuit stringing on existing 132 kV tap line Details
 
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 For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips:
8Inox Green inks pact for comprehensive O&M of 182 MW of wind projects Details
 8Gas shortage hits Tripura’s power plants, minister urges shift to solar energy Details
 8Hindalco Q1 profit jumps 30% to 4,004 cr on aluminium, Novelis boost Details
 8Centre approves Rs 8,146.21 cr investment to build 700MW Tato-II hydro project in Arunachal Details
 8Sterlite Electric bags orders worth 1,500 cr on back of energy projects Details
 8NLCIL signs MoU with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre for extraction of rare earth elements from fly ash Details
 8Eaton drops CEAG and B-Line series at Automation Expo 2025 Details

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Promoting PSPs: Policy developments, financing trends and key challenges Details
 
8Electricity demand grows in July after 2 months of degrowth Details
 
8Smart Power: Digitalisation and automation transforming HEPs Details
 
8Sungrow latest 75 kW string inverter for Indian C&I market Details
 
8India mandates rooftop monitoring and inverter integration for 30 GW of solar Details
 
8Insolation Green sets up subsidiary for renewable energy project development Details
 
8Oyster Renewables to invest Rs 160 billion for 2 GW by 2028 Details
 
8Websol’s new solar cell line to begin production from October Details
 
8Ministry of Coal enables scientific coal mining in Meghalaya Details
 
8Genus Power Infrastructure net profit grows to Rs 128.5 cr in Q1 Details
 
8Reforms by stealth: Rise of captive renewable energy in India Details
 
8Power sector workers hold protest, demand rollback of privatisation policy Details
 
8Ministry of Power launches task force to develop IES Details
 
8Adani Power to develop 2,400 MW power plant in Bihar Details
 
8Centralised Systems: The rise of district cooling in India Details
 
8Powering Punjab: PSPCL & PSTCL’s distinct roles Details
 
8Statcon Energiaa and AEG Power Solutions forge strategic partnership to power India’s green-hydrogen ambitions Details
 
8BHEL Q1 FY25-26 presentation: Widening losses amid robust order book growth Details
 
8Punjab Power crisis: mass leave disrupts supply Details
 
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Soil investigation at core of multi-domain consultancy win

Aug 12: 8The scope combines technical site assessment with legal and environmental clearances, requiring coordination between engineering teams, regulatory agencies, and on-ground contractors.
8A multi-specialist consultancy package for a large power sector owner saw a razor  thin gap between L1 and L2, with the winner edging out rivals in geotechnical and environmental expertise. The scope spans soil analysis, climate resilience, and compliance for sensitive construction. Details

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Aug 12: It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
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What ails India's electricity grid: Market gaming and forecasting errors are rampant

Aug 11: Coal flexing meets a rising MCP — the new scheduling arbitrage
8Mid-day dispatchable coal was held below its usual envelope even as the day-ahead/real-time price trended up. The pattern points to SLDCs leaning on cheaper intraday purchases instead of own generation, then ramping thermal later for the evening peak. This is a sophisticated scheduling arbitrage that is becoming repeatable, not a one-off quirk.
Hydro is repricing flexibility, and the market is paying up 
8Hydropeaking and evening blocks consistently clear at a premium to the DAM weighted average despite hydro’s modest share in the day’s mix. Cross-reading market snapshots with RLDC dispatch shows hydro being withheld until scarcity hours. Expect pumped-storage assets to monetize similar scarcity rents the moment they come online. 
Green surplus by day, scarcity by night — and the arbitrage window is widening 
8GDAM shows regular oversupply in sunny hours while RTM/DAM tightens in the evening. A coordinated buy-in-green/sell-in-peak strategy would have cleared multiple times today. The structural takeaway: as solar deepens and transmission lags, this two-shift market is turning into a daily trading system, not an occasional opportunity. 
DSM pain clusters where RTM dependence is highest 
8States leaning hardest on RTM to balance intraday errors are also showing outsized DSM exposures. Cross-mapping RLDC schedule deviations with exchange reliance flags a forecasting discipline gap: RTM is being used as a balancing crutch, yet frequency/error bands still get breached. Forecast quality, not just access to liquidity, is the differentiator. 
Transmission outages now show up as price geography, not just UI stress
8When a key corridor or HVDC pole trips, market splitting and congestion rents jump in the same time blocks. RLDC/NLDC outage logs line up with exchange congestion prints to the minute. The policy implication is blunt: accelerating specific ISTS reinforcements will collapse persistent zone spreads faster than any tariff tweak. 
Auxiliary consumption creeps up when coal is feathered — a hidden efficiency tax 
8CEA’s aux-consumption indicators edge higher on days when thermal runs partial load to accommodate mid-day RE. That “feathering” keeps emissions lower than full-tilt coal, but station heat and internal use rise—quietly eroding some of the RE cost advantage. Unit-commitment rules and must-run protocols need to account for this system-wide efficiency penalty. 
Exchange share is fragmenting right where volatility is juiciest 
8RTM liquidity is no longer a single-venue story. HPX and PXIL take their largest bites in the very hours with the steepest price ramps, which means price discovery is diversifying precisely when it matters most. For traders and discoms, venue choice becomes part of the edge; for incumbents, the fee moat keeps thinning.
Curtailment risk for merchant RE is not just about offtake—it’s about the clock 
8Sale bids in green markets routinely exceed cleared volumes in specific solar-heavy blocks, while the same day’s evening peak clears tight. The message for developers banking on merchant sales: haircut assumptions unless you physically hedge time-of-day. Without storage or firming contracts, half your “available” MWh may be stranded at zero or low price. Details

Consultancy contract clinched for 3GW transmission oversigh

Aug 11: 8A top ranked bidder has secured a Rs.14 crore plus contract to serve as independent engineer for a high capacity transmission project tied to a renewable fuel manufacturing cluster in western India
8The appointed firm will supervise all engineering erection and commissioning activities for a large capacity transmission corridor designed to evacuate renewable power to a hydrogen  ammonia facility in Gujarat
8With just over Rs.1 crore between the top two bids the consultancy contract was awarded for a Phase I Part B1 high voltage grid integration scheme in Gujarat’s renewable energy belt Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-1

Aug 11: Extended deadline boosts competition for large coal-based ash system
8With the bid date pushed to 18 August, NTPC’s 3×800 MW Stage II ash handling package gives EPC players extra time to refine offers for a high-capacity coal-fired project in eastern India, a development closely tracked in Indian power news circles.
8The Stage II expansion of a 3×800 MW thermal project will now accept bids until 18 August, offering fresh breathing space for contractors eyeing the ash handling package  a point widely noted across Indian power news updates.
8The 3×800 MW Stage II coal-fired project’s ash handling package, central to NTPC’s environmental compliance drive, has gained a final extension to mid-August, making it a headline item in Indian power news coverage.
8An extension in NTPC’s tender timeline may enable smaller but technically compliant vendors to step into the race for the ash handling works at a large eastern coal station a competitive twist highlighted in recent Indian power news analyses.
8For EPC contractors, this extension is more than just extra days on the clock; it’s a chance to recalibrate strategies for one of the most closely watched coal-based packages in Indian power news this month. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-2

Aug 11: Amendment pushes back submission date in large grid package
8The final bid date for a 220kV and 132kV transmission line EPC package has been extended to late August giving contenders additional time to align with the revised pre qualification norms
In a key state backed transmission tender the amended PQR relaxes certain capacity thresholds for similar works possibly enabling joint ventures to qualify with complementary experience
8Updated bidder eligibility for a western India high voltage grid expansion project could shift competition dynamics with new pathways for firms having relevant but smaller scale project portfolios
8The amendment to a Rajasthan based 220kV and 132kV transmission line turnkey package under a state utility has eased technical experience norms potentially drawing in mid tier EPC players without diluting quality safeguards
8The amendment in a high voltage transmission EPC package subtly shifts focus from sheer installed capacity to diversity of executed projects opening the door for technically sound but mid sized firms
8The pushback in submission deadlines gives bidders time to restructure their technical and financial submissions to meet the updated qualification clauses in the transmission package Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-3

Aug 11: Cooling tower tender sees fourth extension in a month
8After three earlier pushes, the NDCT package for a 1320 MW coal-based expansion has received another extension, hinting at high bidder interest but also possible design clarifications in play. The development is being closely watched by those tracking Thermal power plant tenders India, where such repeated extensions often signal intense competition and evolving technical discussions.
8The latest schedule move shifts submission to August 14 for a twin-unit cooling tower EPC, a critical component in ensuring condenser performance for the base-load station. This shift further underscores how Thermal power plant tenders India frequently encounter realignment in timelines when complex structural packages are involved.
8Multiple deadline changes for the 2×660 MW coal plant’s cooling tower package suggest bidders are recalibrating pricing and scope strategies ahead of a tough techno-commercial evaluation. Within the broader landscape of Thermal power plant tenders India, such recalibrations often occur when balancing cost, compliance, and long-term operational efficiency.
8Successive bid date shifts for the NDCT work package reflect the complexity of structural design, wind load compliance, and integration with the circulating water system. It is yet another reminder that in Thermal power plant tenders India, bidders must navigate both engineering challenges and evolving commercial frameworks to stay competitive. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-4

Aug 11: Hybrid capacity auction stretches again as deadline shifts into September
8The 100 MW interstate wind-solar hybrid package under a central procurement scheme has seen another bid submission push, with NVVN giving developers until 9 September to submit offers. The ISTS-linked format ensures pan-India delivery potential under a long-term PPA, making it a notable development in the Indian renewable energy space.
8Developers eyeing the 100 MW ISTS-connected hybrid slot from NVVN now have until early September to finalize proposals, as the tariff-based competition inches towards attracting the most competitive bids in the Indian renewable energy market. This extended window could offer developers more time to optimize project economics and secure better financing terms—critical in today’s evolving Indian renewable energy landscape.
8The latest revision moves the bid window for the 100 MW wind-solar hybrid procurement to 9 September, with bid opening slated for the next day, keeping the market guessing on final tariff outcomes. Stakeholders in Indian renewable energy will be closely watching these results, as they may set a benchmark for future ISTS-based hybrid projects and influence investment strategies across the Indian renewable energy sector. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-5

Aug 11: Bid window stretched for major high-voltage AIS package
8A turnkey 400/230 – 110kV AIS substation project in Tamil Nadu’s renewable evacuation belt has seen its bid deadline pushed to late August reflecting heightened preparatory needs for the MNRE–KfW funded scheme
8TANTRANSCO’s flagship substation package part of the GEC II grid expansion now gives bidders extra time till August 20 hinting at extensive technical civil and automation deliverables
8With scope spanning auto transformers SAS integration and complete civil works the 400/230 – 110kV turnkey substation job in Tirunelveli NCES Circle has been extended to ease bidder readiness Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-6

Aug 11: Eight contenders shortlisted for high-capacity intra-state transmission contract
8A 400kV double circuit link designed for 2000MW per circuit is planned to ease load constraints in a major urban industrial ring and support upcoming data centre demand
8The project will connect two strategic substations with GIS bays and is targeted for completion within 18 months with all eight technically qualified bidders advancing to the financial stage
8Eight firms from large national grid operators to regional infrastructure players have cleared technical evaluation to bid for the upcoming financial stage Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-7

Aug 11: Transmission boost planned for RE  heavy western grid pocket
8A new intra state transmission package under BOOT mode will see a high capacity AIS substation paired with multiple 400kV and 220kV links aimed at easing curtailment in a congested renewable corridor in Maharashtra
8Planned at a critical node in the Solapur – Akkalkot belt the project includes multi voltage ICTs bus reactors and bay provisions for future expansion all under a tariff based competitive bidding framework
8The scheme calls for direct double circuit links to both a proposed 765kV hub and an existing central pooling station improving redundancy and grid flexibility for high capacity RE flow
8Gazette amendment fixes limits on siting deviations as tight as 3km for pooling stations signalling a push for precision in land and route planning Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-8

Aug 11: RFP widens scope for Pune’s 765 kV ring main build
8Revised package now details a high capacity AIS at Pune East with 2×1500MVA ICTs multi bay configurations and dual 400kV D/C corridors aimed at easing Pune’s chronic load constraints and integrating upcoming 1500MW data centre demand
8The amendment ahead of RFP release introduces exact conductor types OPGW matching bay layouts and spare unit requirements critical for bidder cost modelling
8Successful bidder will acquire 100% of NES Pune East New Transmission Ltd inheriting its rights liabilities and pre bid development work from PFCCL Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-9

Aug 11: Tender retains strict substation siting radius limits
8Amendment does not dilute original survey based location restrictions — greenfield substations must still be sited within 3km load/generation nodes or 10km intermediate nodes of proposed coordinates
8Design reserves space for future 765/400kV ICTs switchable line reactors and additional bays ensuring scalability for rising load and generation integration in the region
8Latest amendment revises Make in India compliance references and updates land border procurement rules for a 765kV grid strengthening package in the northern–western corridor Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-10

Aug 11: 3,000MW green hydrogen evacuation grid in first phase of coastal hub plan
8A multi-element transmission scheme, including a 765/400kV GIS hub and loop-in of a 765kV double circuit line, will anchor bulk renewable supply to industrial-scale green hydrogen and ammonia facilities a major step in advancing Green Hydrogen Projects in India.
8The latest change in procurement clauses for a high-capacity interstate transmission package in coastal Andhra Pradesh shifts compliance to the July 2024 Make in India order, potentially narrowing eligible OEM pools for GIS ICTs and STATCOM systems. This update is being closely tracked by EPC majors involved in Green Hydrogen Projects in India, as it may influence both sourcing strategies and component pricing.
8The scope demands a full 3×1500MVA ICT setup, ±300MVAr STATCOM with MSC, and future bay provisions an engineering-intensive package aimed at ensuring dynamic stability for large industrial draws typical of Green Hydrogen Projects in India.
8A ~20km LILO of an existing 765kV corridor is designed to directly inject capacity into the new substation, with 240MVAr switchable line reactors to manage voltage and reactive power under fluctuating industrial load profiles a critical element in transmission planning for Green Hydrogen Projects in India.
8Pre-qualified bidders will undergo an initial price round, with the top half entering an e-reverse auction continuing the two-stage format that has recently led to aggressive tariff undercutting in high-profile transmission awards. By replacing the earlier 2020 sourcing mandate with the updated 2024 order, the amendment subtly alters vendor eligibility criteria, potentially affecting bid pricing strategies for major electrical components and adding competitive pressure in the evolving space of Green Hydrogen Projects in India. Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-11

Aug 11: AIS expansion bid tightens entry norms for 400 kV contractors
8A new 400/220kV AIS – GIS hybrid package in western India raises both turnover and liquidity thresholds making entry tougher than similar intra state transmission tenders last year
8Instead of stand alone builds the latest 400kV package clubs a greenfield AIS with GIS and AIS extensions at three other nodes raising logistical and coordination challenges for bidders
8Unlike earlier norms that allowed proportional experience sharing the latest 400kV AIS tender mandates the lead joint venture partner to meet 100% of the technical bay erection requirement  Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-12

Aug 11: Pre-bid tie-up reshapes 400kV GIS scope for multi  site integration
8A 400/220kV GIS package tied to a 2GW solar evacuation network in southern India brings a layered mix of new build and extensions shifting from the ultra high voltage single site model seen in earlier projects
8Unlike past single owner execution this package integrates bays across both central and state transmission utilities — potentially altering coordination and interface risk profiles
8The pre bid model now allows four distinct qualification paths opening the door for erection contractors and domestic manufacturing entrants who were locked out of earlier 765kV projects
8Execution spans four existing substations in addition to the main GIS hub — significantly expanding civil transport and site coordination requirements Details

Contracting news for the day: Part-13

Aug 11: Bulk push in 765kV single phase transformer procurement signals fresh grid readiness drive
8A new 13 unit 500MVA 765/400kV transformer package under PGCIL bulk procurement Lot 6 aims to standardize equipment across multiple substations for accelerated national grid integration
8PGCIL’s latest 765kV transformer tender defers transport and insurance price finalization until post award potentially changing contractor cash flow and bid strategy for large capacity grid equipment
8By grouping 13 single phase 500MVA units under a single package PGCIL is driving bulk efficiencies and reducing make diversity in the backbone 765kV network
 Revised Rev.10 requirements alter the scope and specifications for mandatory spares impacting both capex estimates and supplier inventory planning
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Contracting news for the day: Part-14

Aug 11: Revised eligibility norms reshape competition for high voltage link in Maharashtra
8The latest intra state transmission package for a multi voltage AIS hub has tightened bidder assessment with higher turnover and liquidity thresholds Start ups and MSEs get partial relief but face stricter capability scrutiny
8Pre bid tie up route seeks a domestic EPC with proven capability to deliver a 21 month schedule involving diverse voltage levels OPGW integration and multiple LILO points
8Scope covers LILO works and new lines linking strategic nodes in Maharashtra’s grid with emphasis on mechanized erection drone based stringing and marshland access solutions Details
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  • Aug 14: Regulatory Upadate: Part V:Details
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