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May 2025

 For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
 8for annual maintenance contract for 2 years of small and medium machine tools Details
 8Tender for fabrication of mitre bends against Details
 8Tender for biennial contract for cleaning and maintenance of reservoirs Details
 8Tender for procurement of hold back for gear box Details
 8Tender for contract for FGD housekeeping in stage-5 Details
 8Tender for annual maintenance of 220 /132 /33 KV grid sub station Details
 8Tender for preventive breakdown maintenance work of 132/33 KV grid sub station Details
 8Tender for preventive breakdown maintenance work of 220 /132 KV switch yard Details
 8Tender for Lot I package civil works Details
 8Tender for implementation of rooftop solar projects Details
 8Tender for package hydro mechanical works for all gates and pressure shaft liners for the implementation of the 240 MW Details
 8Tender for replacement of damaged equipment installed on the 33KV lines between the 220 KV power substation Details
 8Tender for work contract for design, manufacturer, supply, installation and commissioning of 02 Nos portable lorry weigh bridges Details
 8Tender for biennial work contract for providing assistance in operational activities of turbine, boiler and their associated auxiliaries Details
 8Tender for supply of various type of belt scraper for 500 MW coal handling plant Details
 8Tender for supply, erection, commissioning and testing of 220V DC 81 AH Ni-CD battery Details
 8Tender for supply of ceramic lined multiport outlet assembly and ceralined mill discharge body of coal mill Details
 8Tender for procurement of ash slurry density meter installed Details
 8Tender for resurrection of damaged roofs of boiler and ESP Details
 8Tender for overhauling of electrical and pneumatic actuators, SADC system, SWAS system, turbovisory equipments Details
 8Tender for supply of 220V,200Ah battery chargers with DCDB suitable for both VRLA and tubular battery sets Details
 8Tender for attending various regular maintenance works in CEPs, BPs, BFPs, Drip Pumps, DMCWs, Vacuum pumps Details
 8Tender for charges for arresting the steam leak from various HP valves of Unit-II boiler Details
 8Tender for procurement of carbon brush Details
 8Tender for biennial RC for chemical supply and service on turnkey basis for cooling water treatment at CW systems Details
 8Tender for strengthening of bakreswar sam slope Details
 8Tender for construction of WBM road at top and bottom peripheral of Ash pond 1 and 2 Details
 8Tender for supply of 28inch coal nozzle assembly, tubular reach rod, seal plate, guide pipe diffuser assemblies of HFO and LDO oil guns and forged C clamp suitable for 600MW boiler Details
 8Tender for providing bituminous macadam and premix carpet with seal coat Details
 8Tender for supply and erection of material for 33KV D/C line Details
 8Tender for supply of LT TRIVECTOR meters Details
 8Tender for procurement of 220V-600AH LEAD acid Details
 8Tender for construction of replacement of various Details
 8Tender for construction of 220KV and 132KV transmission lines Details
 8Tender for construction of 220/132 KV, 1x160 MVA & 132/33 KV, 50 MVA GSS Details
 8Tender for establishing of 2 X 500 MVA, 400/220 KV sub-station Details
 8Tender for construction of various transmission elements (02 no. 400 KV and 02 no. 220 KV transmission lines Details
 8Tender for procurement of bearings Details
 8Tender for replacement of existing 11 KV ACSR weasel/rabbit conductor Details
 8Tender for replacement of LT bare conductor (42.24 Km) with AB cable Details
 8Tender for replacement of LT bare conductor (37.83 Km) with AB cable Details
 8Tender for laying of LT AB cable Details
 8Tender for erection of 33 KV bay Details
 8Tender for annual maintenance contract of PADO system installed Details
 8Tender for procurement of spares of hydrogen compressor installed at hydrogen generation plant Details
 8Tender for comprehensive annual maintenance contract (CAMC) for servicing of 2X160 KVA UPS system installed Details
 8Tender for procurement of volute liner for ash slurry disposal and recovery water pump of ash handling system Details
 8Tender for horticulture maintenance contract Details
 8Tender for supply, installation and commissioning of semi-automatic fly ash brick plant Details
 8Tender for supply of exhaust fan, 220kv discharge rod and other safety related electrical items Details
 8Tender for work of anticorrosive painting for the various structures, auxiliaries, tanks, piping, fence etc. Details
 8Tender for work of cleaning of various coolers and strainers of turbine auxiliaries Details
 8Tender for supply and installation of monorail chain pulley Details
 8Tender for providing waterproofing treatment Details
 8Tender for works contract for extension of supply works in HT LT feeders Details
 8Tender for replacement of LT bare conductor (42.24 Km) with AB cable Details
 8Tender for supply of equipments/ material, erection, testing and commissioning for augmentation by providing additional 1 x 50 MVA, 132-110/33 kV T/F Details
 8Tender for day to day maintenance for civil assets Details
 8Tender for bilennial rate contract for the work of attending emergency breakdown Works & planned maintenance works on various 220/132/100 kV EHV substations Details
 8Tender for work for annual contract for attending mainteance & emergency/breakdown work at various substations Details
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 For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips:
 8India to revamp maritime rules for emission goals; shipping costs to rise Details
 8Govt prioritises large reservoir hydropower projects, targets to add 942 MW Details
 8Adani Energy Solutions bags ?1,600 cr transmission project in Maharashtra Details
 8MSMEs can play a crucial role in making India a global manufacturing hub Details
 8Banco BV Introduces New Credit Options For Solar Energy, Enhancing Flexibility For Customers Details
 83 Green energy stocks with operational capacity of up to 16,000 MW to keep on your radar Details
 8Kosol Energie Recognised as Brand of the Year 2025 in Solar Energy Details
 8Solar projects in India: Opportunities and challenges Details
 8Maharashtra Gets 2000 MW Green Energy Boost Details
 8Sembcorp Secures 150 MW Solar Project Details
 8ICRA Predicts 6.5% Annual Electricity Demand Growth on EV and Green Hydrogen Boom Details
 8Kosol Energie Crowned As ‘Best Solar Brand Of The Year 2025’ By BARC Asia Details
 8Sun and Storage: India’s Winning Formula for the AI Age Details
 8REC Limited Incorporates New Subsidiary for Sonbhadra Power Transmission Project – Details Inside Details
 8Industrial output plummets as tariff uncertainty, weak demand weigh Details
 8Steel & ferro-alloy industry seeks Bengal CM's help over power tariff hike Details
 8Supreme Power Equipment Secures Rs 61 Crore Transformer Deal with NLC India Details
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8Find a snapshot of thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contracts related updates for the day 
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8Find a snapshot of thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contracts related updates for the day
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LATEST ADVANCED ULTRA SUPER CRITICAL ASH HANDLING SUBCONTRACT: WHAT IS UP HERE?
8Compared to legacy 2x800 MW tenders, this new bid package omits flue gas and switchyard works, possibly indicating main contractor’s moves to slice contracts for specialized execution
8Strict requirements on proven experience with supercritical units (1500 t/h steam generators, 500 MW turbines) are the hallmark of this tender

MAHARASHTRA GRID EXPANSION: ADVANCED GIS UPGRADE PROMISES LEANER FOOTPRINT
8A new 400kV GIS package aims to relieve Pune region constraints and boost data center reliability a sharp departure from older AIS-heavy projects in similar zones.
8While the technical demands have evolved, NDA terms, bidder eligibility, and procurement routes under TBCB remain aligned with older substation tenders, keeping the playing field steady.

HYBRID SCOPE: GREENFIELD AND BROWNFIELD MIX CHALLENGES CONTRACTORS IN NEW GIS TENDER
 8Industry insiders estimate the total package cost could cross Rs. 1,000 crore, setting the stage for intense financial and technical qualification rounds Details
ELEVEN EXTENSIONS MARK COAL HANDLING TENDER: BID WINDOW NOW OPEN TILL JUNE
8The repeated extensions indicate shifting owner priorities or evolving scope.
8Experienced bidders recognize both the opportunity and the risks baked into this long-running tender
8From stackers to automation systems, bidders must secure long-lead items early to meet delivery schedules  or risk costly delays in this high-capacity Indian coal handling project

LAND AND BATTERY STORAGE PACKAGE: BIG CAPACITY SOLAR PROJECT EXTENDS BID TIMELINE AGAIN
8A 230 MW solar PV project with integrated battery energy storage in Tamil Nadu, backed by a major Indian renewable PSU, has extended its bid submission to June 12, 2025. What’s driving the repeated deadline shifts, and how might this impact bidder strategies?
8We break down the unique technical challenges EPC players face and why this integration reshapes project timelines and cost structures. Details
8Find a snapshot of thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contracts related updates for the day
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 For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
 8Tender for installation, testing and commissioning of 11 kV line, 11/0.433 kV distribution transformer LT line Details
 8Tender for supply and installation of wagon tippler side beam wear pad fasteners Details
 8Tender for annual general civil maintenance work Details
 8Tender for supply of roller journal assembly (in assembled condition) without grinding rollers for HP803 bowl mills Details
 8Tender for supply of 450 NB and 600 NB hand operated butterfly valves for sea water ACW system Details
 8Tender for supply of C type hammered wedge connectors Details
 8Tender for work of O/H & servicing of ID fan/ FD fan / PA Fan & their connected system Details
 8Tender for work for new 22KV bus extension with erection of 8 Nos new feeder 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 work of dismantling, inspection, correction & replacement of bearings if any, replacement of RTD and refitting of T & G bearings and seal liners TE/EE as well servicing / overhauling Details
 8Tender for work of replacement of 66kV pipe bus & old bypass isolator structure Details
 8Tender for annual rate contractor for 11 KV XLPE cable fault detection and rectification work Details
 8Tender for up-gradation of existing HVDC control & protection of ±500kV, 1500 MW HVDC bi-pole Details
 8Tender for supply of spares of drip seal shield assembly Details
 8Tender for civil and electrical works Details
 8Tender for condition assessment of various RCC Structures Details
 8Tender for shifting/raising height of 220 kV line Details
 8Tender for supply of centre coal feed pipe type II Details
 8Tender for rate contract of cold line washing of insulator strings Details
 8Tender for supply of various sizes of MS pipes and flange Details
 8Tender for supply of 12 core x 2.5 Sq.mm copper control cable-120.74kM Details
 8Tender for construction of monopole for height raising of 132 kV D/C line Details
 8Tender for supply of SA 106 grade C seamless 200 NB pipes Details
 8Tender for supply of MS BOLT NUT Details
 8Tender for minor overhauling of U#3 generator includes attending the CC bolts leakage of exciter rotor, attending the CC bolts leakage of generator rotor Details
 8Tender for work of full length replacement of apron feeder chain with pan and its related auxiliaries Details
 8Tender for work contract for attending running repairs, scheduled preventive break down maintenance with overhauling of locomotives Details
 8Tender for supply of seals/shims for hot air duct isolator for coal mill Details
 8Tender for capital overhaul of HMN turbines Details
 8Tender for air conditioning works Details
 8Tender for civil works Details
 8Tender for material management and materials handling works Details
 8Tender for rate contract for providing field quality assurance services Details
 8Tender for overhauling of unit#4 ash handling plant. Details
 8Tender for annual maintenance of lines, DTR, etc Details
 8Tender for annual maintenance of lines, DTR, etc and disposal of consumer complaint and other work Details
 8Tender for annual maintenance contract (mechanical) of boiler, turbine with their auxiliaries Details
 8Tender for repair and maintenance of water supply and sanitary system of power plant Details
 8Tender for renewing and refurbishing the existing aquariums Details
 8Tender for roof treatment waterproofing, structural repair rehabilitation and interior upgradation Details
 8Tender for Bi ARC for providing & fixing of 11KV Heat Shrinkable outdoor, indoor & straight through joint type cable termination kit for end termination of 11KV XLPE type power cable for various Details
 8Tender for work of augmentation of substation by addition of 132/33kV 50MVA power transformer Details
 8Tender for supply of hotline tools for live line maintenance of 400 kV transmission lines Details
 8Tender for procurement of grading rings of 120 KN/160 KN and 210 KN CLR insulator Details
 8Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning operation & maintenance for 25 years from COD grid conntected solar power plants Details
 8Tender for supply of 1000 KVA 11 by 0433 KV Cu Wd CRGO M4 core ONAN BIS Level I distribution transformer Details
 8Tender for assessment of healthiness of tower and their residual life for 132 kV S/C TL Details
 8Tender for construction of 2 No. 132 KV GSS along with associated lines and bays Details
 8Tender for construction of 2 No. 132 KV GSS Details
 8Tender for providing GI sheet roofing Details
 8Tender for construction of 12 Km 33kV SC line Details
 8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning for carrying out the work for change the source of supply of existing 11 KV green wood Details
 8Tender for work contract for round the clock complete operation and maintenance of ash handling system Details
 8Tender for work contract for checking of the run out and the correction work subject to run out more than limit, router balancing of BCCW Details
 8Tender for appointment of consultant for installation of flue gas de-sulphurisation (FGD) system at various Details
 8Tender for procurement of spares of EDP pump Make SU pump model Details
 8Tender for construction of new closed shed for storage of heavy lifting tools & tackles / equipment of turbine - generator set Details
 8Tender for construction of sheds at ash dyke Details
 8Tender for brick paving surrounding NDCT Details
 8Tender for procurement of 33KV vacuum circuit breakers and its kiosk panels Details
 8Tender for procurement of IPA make new belt scale panel controller and spares for belt weighers Details
 8Tender for procurement of level transmitters for pump floor sumps and godavari fore level bay Details
 8Tender for M and R works Details
 8Tender for procurement of 6MM thick spill plates for belt conveyors Details
 8Tender for procurement of ceramic lagging for conveyor belt drums working Details
 8Tender for civil works at GDK 1 incline fan house outdoor sub-station Details
 8Tender for M and R works Details
 8Tender for replacement of damaged AC sheeting CC flooring and other miscellaneous civil works Details
 8Tender for supply of SA 106 grade C seamless 600 NB and 450 NB pipes Details
 8Tender for supply of M.S. ERW pipe, C.I. pipe and M.S. bend for overhauling Details
 8Tender for work of installation of solar meter Details
 8Tender for annual maintenance work of 33/11 K.V substation Details
 8Tender for laying of LT AB cable Details
 8Tender for laying of 11KV, 3x300sq.mm XLPE UG cable Details
 8Tender for annual transport contract for work for transportation of power transformer, ICTs & reactors along with loading, unloading, winching and dismantling Details
 8Tender for supply of various MS / high tensile / SS fasteners Details
 8Tender for work of overhauling/servicing of 145kV & 245KV circuit breakers of with mandatory spares at various EHV substations Details
 8Tender for balance work of supply, erection, testing and commissioning of equipment and materials including civil work for augmentation of substation Details
 8Tender for supply & installation of line performance system on 220kV line Details
 8Tender for AMC for work of repairing/overhauling with providing & fixing of spares for 33kV VCB at various EHV sub-stations Details
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 For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips:
 8Green energy stock skyrockets 13% after reporting 364% net profit growth in Q4 Details
 8SAEL Secures $132 Million Global Funding for Andhra Pradesh Solar Project Details
 8Okaya Power awards integrated media duties to dentsu X India Details
 8Lakhs of engineers and employees protest against power privatisation- AIPEF Details
 8Why SJVN's Share Price Is Falling Details
 8NSEFI and NISE Sign MoU to Boost Innovation and Clean Tech Entrepreneurship in Renewable Energy Sector Details
 8AMPIN Energy to Supply 40 MW Hybrid Renewable Power to IMFA in Landmark Pact Details
 8As solar navigates political headwinds, the industry must pull together Details
 8Market leader solar stock jumps 8% after receiving ?1,465 Cr order for supply of solar modules Details
 8Uttarakhand : Women Empowerment Through Solar Energy Details
 8NTPC Renewable Energy launches 245 MW solar EPC tender Details
 8Waaree Solar Americas secures 586 MW solar module order Details
 8Coal’s inclusion in India’s draft climate finance taxonomy raises questions Details
 8CRF workshop emphasises nuclear energy’s pivotal role in India’s secure energy future Details
 8$14 billion in clean energy projects have been cancelled in US this year, analysis says Details
 8Engineers India eyes thermal power, off-shore wind energy projects Details
 8Diu first district in India to meet entire power demand with solar energy Details
 8Government to Mandate Renewable Energy for All Manufacturing Units Details
 8EIL to diversify into power and semiconductor sector Details
 8A new legal architecture for nuclear power sector Details
 8NLC India arm inks JV pact with MAHAPREIT Details
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New regulatory clauses in transmission service agreements demand industry attention 
8The transmission service agreement for the Lakadia project introduces new regulatory clauses, reflecting evolving compliance requirements.
8Industry professionals must stay informed to navigate such changes effectively.
8Involving multiple public and private entities, the Lakadia project exemplifies collaborative approaches in infrastructure development, potentially setting a precedent for future projects involving complex stakeholder ecosystems.
CERC grants transmission license amid rigorous regulatory compliance
8Lakadia B Power Transmission Limited navigated complex regulatory requirements to secure a transmission license, underscoring the meticulous compliance necessary for large-scale infrastructure projects in India.
8Reliance sets a new benchmark
CTUIL demands refund of Rs. 173 crore from WBSETCL over tariff errors
8Central Transmission Utility of India calls for a refund due to unapproved tariff collections by WBSETCL, spotlighting procedural lapses in regulatory filings.
CERC dismisses ACME Solar’s plea on financial closure compliance under GNA rules
8The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission found ACME Solar’s petition moot, affirming that previous financial closure submissions align with 2022's regulatory framework, highlighting the intricacies of adapting to regulatory transitions.
8The CERC’s dismissal of ACME Solar’s petition signifies a regulatory win for the solar giant, confirming past financial closures meet new GNA regulations, spotlighting regulatory evolution in India’s energy sector.
Power Grid's strategic acquisition of Bidar Transco positions it for inter-state transmission expansion
8By acquiring 100% equity in Bidar Transco, Power Grid Corporation strengthens its foothold in India's inter-state transmission landscape, signaling a robust growth trajectory in national grid infrastructure.
8The CERC's approval of Power Grid's bid underscores the government's commitment to fostering competition and efficiency in the transmission sector, aligning with broader energy policy objectives.
CERC condones 2106-day delay for PGCIL's Southern Region project
8The Commission's decision to condone the extensive delay underscores the complexities of transmission projects, influenced by factors like RoW constraints. This sets a precedent for future regulatory tolerance towards project overruns in the sector.
8The petition provides insights into the financial recalibrations necessary due to project delays and scope changes, offering a lens into capital cost management amidst evolving regulatory landscapes.
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NEW HYDRO POWER PROJECT TENDER PACKS MASSIVE RS. 1,100 CRORE PRICE TAG: MAJOR CIVIL AND HM WORKS BUNDLED
8A major hydroelectric project tender in India has emerged with an unusually large integrated package  combining both civil and hydro-mechanical works  raising the stakes for bidders and contractors.
8The timeline is shorter too
8Bidders must prove high-head hydro and integrated works experience

FORMAL TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER DEALS NOW MANDATORY FOR ASH SYSTEM BIDDING, SAYS NTPC
8Engineering contractors eyeing the 2×800 MW ash package must secure licensing agreements with qualified ash handling manufacturers, a fresh compliance hurdle.
8In a major strategic change, the 2×800 MW ash system tender pushes full accountability onto the contractor, covering design, supply, erection, testing, commissioning, and even performance  a shift that reshapes bidder risk profiles.

HYDROPOWER CONSULTANCY: LATEST 186 MW TENDER SOFTENS DAM AND BARRAGE SPECIFICATIONS
8In a key shift, the tender for the northeast hydroelectric site adjusts dam and barrage criteria compared to the earlier 240 MW project
8The demand if for expert capabilities across dam, tunnel, electro-mechanical, and hydro-mechanical domains, raising the bar for bidders. Details
CERC dismisses ReNew Solar petition post-APTEL backing
8ReNew Solar's bid for grid connectivity concludes with CERC dismissing their petition after APTEL facilitates compliance.
8This resolution underscores the evolving regulatory landscape for renewables in India.
CERC scrutinizes 454-day delay in Shahjahanpur transmission project
8The CERC has flagged a 454-day delay in the commissioning of a key 220kV Line Bay project by POWERGRID, raising questions about regulatory compliance and project management efficiency.
8UPPTCL has raised objections to the time overrun in POWERGRID's petition for transmission tariff approval, signaling potential disputes over project timelines and accountability.
CERC deliberates on novel GNA application amid ISTS sharing challenges
8The CERC is considering a petition from Reliance Industries that could redefine connectivity norms.
8The case involves sharing transmission assets between generating and drawing entities, a scenario not fully addressed by existing regulations.
8Reliance Industries proposes to utilize Torrent Power's DGEN switchyard for its Dahej expansion
POWERGRID secures CERC approval for Rs. 10,35. crore RE integration project
8The approval marks a crucial step in enhancing inter-state transmission systems, facilitating renewable energy integration in Koppal-II and Gadag-II. Industry experts view this as a pivotal move towards strengthening India's grid infrastructure.
8In a fiercely competitive bidding process, only two bidders emerged for the POWERGRID BOOT project, highlighting the intense market dynamics in India's transmission sector.
8This auction underscores the strategic importance of grid enhancements in renewable energy proliferation
Regulatory delay highlights challenges in transmission project filings
8The delay in filing for the Koppal-Gadag project petition due to e-portal issues spotlights potential administrativebottlenecks in regulatory compliance processes.
8The overwhelming interest from renewable developers at Koppal-II and Gadag-II substations signals a robust pipeline of projects ready to leverage new transmission capacity.
CERC reviews Rs.22,676 crore power evacuation project costs in Rajasthan
8The revised costs for Rajasthan's REZ power evacuation project have jumped by over Rs.5,500 crore, prompting CERC to scrutinize the economic and strategic impacts on the national grid.
Minimum local content waived for Rajasthan HVDC project, setting a new precedent
8The Ministry of Power’s decision to waive the 60% local content requirement may have far-reaching implications for domestic manufacturing and international competitive dynamics.
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Baramura Unit-4 stuck in limbo as fuel and rotor issues collide
8Despite prior commitments, Tripura’s Baramura Unit-4 remains offline in the 226th OCC due to an unresolved rotor problem compounded by TNGL’s continued inability to restore gas supply. The promised early-May revival has now slipped further, forcing deeper reliance on alternate capacity.
Rokhia Units 7 & 8 return but red flags remain on technical depth
8While Rokhia Unit-7 was revived by May 5 and Unit-8 by May 10, the outages driven by chamber leakage and bearing issues required sustained OEM intervention. The recovery may be complete, but the frequency of shutdowns raises fresh questions on Tripura’s preventive maintenance regime.
Kameng HEP recovery delayed again as rotor repair stumbles
8Kameng HEP’s Unit-2, earlier targeted for May 2025 revival, has now slipped to June following failure in aligning the stator and rotor due to a V-block issue. With no additional capacity stepping in, the delay continues to affect peak management and frequency control in Arunachal Pradesh.
Khandong hydro revival timeline unmoved Unit-II remains silent
8The 226th OCC shows no acceleration in Khandong’s recovery. Unit-I is still pegged for May, and Unit-II lacks any update since the 225th OCC. Nearly two years after flood damage, the delay signals deeper structural and contractual issues with repair execution.
LTPS Unit-7 revives, providing Assam short-term grid relief
8After being offline for over a year due to severe vibration, LTPS Unit-7 was finally revived on May 4. The unit’s return brings temporary relief to Assam’s gas-based supply cushion but its past unreliability underscores fragile asset health.
NER’s hydro assets fail to contain price spikes amid DAM-RTM split
8Hydro assets like Kameng and Khandong remain critical for grid stability, yet continued outages have left DAM prices exposed. Even with excess availability in RTM, lack of hydro balancing pushed DAM prices past ?5000/MWh in recent blocks, revealing structural dispatch imbalance.
Frequency response metrics show no progress; Kameng and Doyang flagged
8Both OCC meetings highlighted poor FRP scores from Kameng and Doyang units. With frequency excursions increasing, NERPC has demanded concrete action plans, but no turnaround measures were confirmed in either session raising system reliability concerns.
OEM sluggishness and fuel insecurity now systemic across Northeast assets
8Across both meetings, the dominant theme is clear: gas-based plants are throttled by fuel non-availability while hydro recovery remains hostage to OEM delays. This double-bind is steadily eroding the Northeast’s base load confidence heading into the monsoon season.
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HNPCL cost revision puts AP tariffs under lens
8Capital cost revision for Hinduja coal project reopens tariff debate
8HNPCL's push for recognition of additional investment revives concerns over thermalproject cost realism. The regulatory outcome could impact power purchase costs for up to three stateDISCOMs. APERC is expected to announce a public hearing date after stakeholder input is received.
TNPDCL invokes cross-account recovery to enforce unpaid power dues
8TNPDCL activates multi-service linkage to recover long-pending dues
8With no payment on the original connection, the utility escalated recovery by taggingoutstanding arrears to a separate active domestic service. Cross-account enforcement followed TNERC protocols.
NTPC’s indecision: Amp Energy's plea for 6-month extension may reshape regulatory responses
8As Amp Energy seeks a half-year extension for its transmission line construction, regulatory bodies must ponder the balance between flexibility and enforcement in renewable energy projects.
8The onus has been passed on to NTPC indecision over a 100 MW solar capacity leaves Amp Energy in a contractual limbo, highlighting the need for more decisive procurement strategies in India's growing solar market.
Commission approves delayed Roing-Chapakhowa transmission line with 495-day delay
8The PGCIL project faced a 495-day delay, now approved for operation. Industry players must note how unforeseen factors can disrupt timelines, impacting regional power stability and project costs.
8Despite the project's impact on northeastern power distribution, no public comments were received on the tariff petition, raising questions about stakeholder engagement in regulatory processes.
CERC's regulatory framework withstands judicial scrutiny in KPCPL case
8The CERC's regulations, challenged by Kanchanjunga Power Company Private Ltd were upheld by higher courts, reinforcing the commission's authority and regulatory approach in transmission charge disputes.
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RTM clearing prices plunge below 200/MWh during mid-morning glut
8Real-time market prices collapsed to 199/MWh during blocks 9–11 as sell bids spiked beyond 30 GW while demand stagnated near 5 GW. A sign of extreme oversupply, the segment saw clearing volumes hit their cap despite weak price signals.
HP-DAM sees zero buyer participation despite sell bids crossing 5.7 GW
8The High Price DAM segment recorded no final scheduled volume throughout the day, despite aggressive sell bids peaking near 5789 MW. The complete buyer absence raises questions about the segment's utility under current price caps.
GDAM flooded with solar but MCP stays elevated in early blocks
8With solar sell bids crossing 2300 MWh by hour 9, market coupling still yielded MCPs over 1900/MWh. Price discovery appears skewed as demand-side participation lagged renewable supply surges.
DAM prices breach 5000/MWh in evening peak despite moderate demand
8MCP in the DAM rose above 5000/MWh during blocks 21–23, driven not by demand surge but a thinning sell stack. Generators withheld marginal bids, pushing price signals up amid stable purchase volume.
RTM shows sharper volatility than DAM: Spread exceeds 2700/MWh
8RTM prices swung from 199/MWh to 2962/MWh across blocks, while DAM remained within a tighter 866–5378 band. Intra-day price risk for buyers was higher in RTM, with implications for deviation charges and dispatch planning.
Hydro bids fail to anchor GDAM prices amid narrowing dispatch windows
8Even with steady hydro availability during hours 6–10, MCPs in GDAM crossed 1600/MWh. This points to a weakening of hydro's dampening effect as grid operators cluster dispatch within limited diurnal bands.
DAM purchase bids fall short of supply by 10 GW during midday
8By hour 10, DAM sell bids hit 39.5 GW against just 6.7 GW in purchase intent, with market clearing around 6.7 GW. Price crash to 866/MWh followed, flagging demand inertia despite ample availability.
Weighted average price in RTM undercuts DAM by over 1400/MWh
8RTM’s weighted MCP settled at 1389.87/MWh compared to DAM’s 2781.37/MWh. The gap underscores the continued arbitrage between planned and real-time purchases, with balancing costs skewing market behavior.
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PTCUL RAISES FINANCIAL BAR: BIDDERS MUST SHOW RS. 135 CRORE TURNOVER
8Bidders eyeing this northern India substation project must now prove an average turnover of Rs. 135.77 crore
8The tender’s separation of guarantees for GIS components and transformers extends contractor liability significantly beyond standard mechanical completion

RAJASTHAN 5.5 GW TRANSMISSION: HOW TRACTEBEL OUTBID RIVALS FOR KEY INDEPENDENT ENGINEER ROLE
8In the fierce competition for the Rajasthan REZ Phase IV transmission oversight, Tractebel Engineering Private Limited emerged victorious over VentureIT Global Solutions
8We explore how they shaped their bid Details
HNPCL's latest tariff petition includes unusual provisions, prompting scrutiny from industry peers.
8These clauses could influence regulatory approaches and competitive dynamics in India's power sector.
8The petition signals potential regulatory changes in capital cost assessments for power projects.
8Stakeholders need to prepare for evolving compliance landscapes that may affect project feasibility.
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APERC's 2025 draft regulation redefines renewable tariff determination
8The draft regulation proposes new tariff structures for renewable energy, potentially disrupting existing pricing norms.
8Industry stakeholders must prepare for shifts in procurement strategies and pricing models.
Andhra Pradesh mandates competitive bidding for renewable projects

8The regulation pushes for competitive bidding in renewable energy procurement, aligning with national policies.
8This move could alter market dynamics, impacting project viability and pricing strategies.
APERC draft calls for inclusion of biomass and bagasse in tariff study
8A significant regulatory shift, APERC is directed to study biomass and bagasse power tariffs. This development could open new market opportunities and influence project cost
Structures.Supreme Court's ruling influences APERC's tariff guidelines

8APERC incorporates Supreme Court directives to balance state-specific needs and sustainable electricity regulation.
8The new guidelines may reshape investment landscapes and regulatory compliance.
Andhra Pradesh's clean energy policy to shape future tariffs
8The state's Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024 prioritizes renewable adoption, urging APERC to set tariffs without CUF/PLF caps.
8This could drive innovation in project designs and operational efficiencies.
APERC draft extends regulatory period to 2030 for renewables

8The regulation proposes a five-year operational period, signaling long-term stability for renewable investments.
8Stakeholders should evaluate impacts on project lifecycles and financial forecasting.
APERC's new tariff rules could redefine solar and wind markets
8The regulation emphasizes solar and wind without capacity limits, impacting how projects are developed and financed.
8This could lead to increased project scale and investment inflow.

Tariff regulation draft highlights non-obstante clause complexities
8APERC navigates the complexities of Sections 62 and 63, affecting tariff determination processes. This could redefine legal interpretations and market practices in energy procurement.
APERC's draft regulation to reshape energy storage tariffs
8By including energy storage in renewable tariff frameworks, APERC pushes for innovative tech integration. This could enhance grid reliability and offer new opportunities for storage solutions.
APERC's draft aligns with national tariff policy amid legal challenges
8The regulation aligns with the National Tariff Policy, reflecting ongoing legal and market shifts. This alignment could streamline regulatory processes and support national energy goals.
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Unprecedented 15-year tariff review for mini hydel project
8Active Power Corporation seeks a 15-year tariff determination for its mini hydel project, indicating long-term strategic planning in small-scale hydroelectric power
Stakeholders face 21-day deadline for APERC tariff feedback

8Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission is calling for input on its 2025 renewable tariff draft, urging timely responses to influence crucial regulations.
Stakeholder input deadline extended for NHPC-APDISCOMs PPAs

8In response to multiple requests, APERC has granted an extension for stakeholders to submit their views on NHPC power procurement agreements, potentially impacting the project's timeline and strategic energy planning.
Potential tariff hike looms over Andhra Pradesh as HNPCL files petition

8HNPCL's request for tariff determination might lead to increased electricity costs, prompting stakeholders to assess financial impacts on operations.
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Audit momentum picks up: States race to complete FY25 protection checks
8Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram pushed pending audits in April to May, while NEEPCO awaits agency lists for third-party checks. The PCCM flagged repeated lapses in reporting formats and timelines.
Grid disturbance analysis marred by delay in DR/EL submissions
8Despite IEGC-2023 mandates, several utilities failed to upload DR/EL files for March events. NERLDC flagged incomplete FIRs and time-drifted logs, hampering event investigation integrity.
Auto-recloser non-operation underlines systemic failure in transient fault handling
8Six critical lines, including AGTCCPP to Kumarghat and Roing to Tezu, showed failed recloser action. Utilities offered no consistent rationale, raising questions on real-time relay configuration adherence.
Flash and detailed reports missing from key state utilities after grid faults
8As of mid-April, major players like NHPC, NEEPCO, and Powergrid hadn’t submitted March disturbance reports. This affects compliance with Clause 37.2(f) of IEGC-2023 and limits grid learning loops.
Performance indices ignored: Generators and licensees skip monthly metrics
8From NHPC to AGTCCPP, many failed to submit the mandated D-S-R tripping indices for March. Only seven entities complied, weakening RPC-level system dependability benchmarking.
Time drift in DR data emerges as major challenge for root cause analysis
8PCCM listed over 18 cases where submitted DRs had 1–56 minute deviations. AEGCL and POWERGRID appeared frequently, sparking concern over GPS sync reliability.
Grid split at Kolasib triggers 6 MW loss: Root fault traced to Y-B phase
8 A fault at 14:24 hrs on March 20 tripped both Kolasib-Aizawl and Kolasib-Badarpur lines. Despite no generation loss, the event isolated Mizoram sub-network and spotlighted zone-clearing times.
Utilities delay formation of audit expert group despite NERPC deadlines
8Despite repeated reminders, Assam was the only state to send nominations for the expert audit team. This threatens timelines for Phase-II third-party audits as per NERPC calendar.
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 8Tender for supply and erection of material for 33KV D/C line Details
 8Tender for supply of LT TRIVECTOR meters Details
 8Tender for procurement of 220V-600AH LEAD acid Details
 8Tender for construction of replacement of various Details
 8Tender for construction of 220KV and 132KV transmission lines Details
 8Tender for construction of 220/132 KV, 1x160 MVA & 132/33 KV, 50 MVA GSS Details
 8Tender for establishing of 2 X 500 MVA, 400/220 KV sub-station Details
 8Tender for construction of various transmission elements (02 no. 400 KV and 02 no. 220 KV transmission lines Details
 8Tender for procurement of bearings Details
 8Tender for replacement of existing 11 KV ACSR weasel/rabbit conductor Details
 8Tender for replacement of LT bare conductor (42.24 Km) with AB cable Details
 8Tender for replacement of LT bare conductor (37.83 Km) with AB cable Details
 8Tender for laying of LT AB cable Details
 8Tender for erection of 33 KV bay Details
 8Tender for annual maintenance contract of PADO system installed Details
 8Tender for procurement of spares of hydrogen compressor installed at hydrogen generation plant Details
 8Tender for comprehensive annual maintenance contract (CAMC) for servicing of 2X160 KVA UPS system installed Details
 8Tender for procurement of volute liner for ash slurry disposal and recovery water pump of ash handling system Details
 8Tender for horticulture maintenance contract Details
 8Tender for supply, installation and commissioning of semi-automatic fly ash brick plant Details
 8Tender for supply of exhaust fan, 220kv discharge rod and other safety related electrical items Details
 8Tender for work of anticorrosive painting for the various structures, auxiliaries, tanks, piping, fence etc. Details
 8Tender for work of cleaning of various coolers and strainers of turbine auxiliaries Details
 8Tender for supply and installation of monorail chain pulley Details
 8Tender for providing waterproofing treatment Details
 8Tender for works contract for extension of supply works in HT LT feeders Details
 8Tender for replacement of LT bare conductor (42.24 Km) with AB cable Details
 8Tender for supply of equipments/ material, erection, testing and commissioning for augmentation by providing additional 1 x 50 MVA, 132-110/33 kV T/F Details
 8Tender for day to day maintenance for civil assets Details
 8Tender for bilennial rate contract for the work of attending emergency breakdown Works & planned maintenance works on various 220/132/100 kV EHV substations Details
 8Tender for work for annual contract for attending mainteance & emergency/breakdown work at various substations Details
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 8Maharashtra Gets 2000 MW Green Energy Boost Details
 8Sembcorp Secures 150 MW Solar Project Details
 8ICRA Predicts 6.5% Annual Electricity Demand Growth on EV and Green Hydrogen Boom Details
 8Kosol Energie Crowned As ‘Best Solar Brand Of The Year 2025’ By BARC Asia Details
 8Sun and Storage: India’s Winning Formula for the AI Age Details
 8REC Limited Incorporates New Subsidiary for Sonbhadra Power Transmission Project – Details Inside Details
 8Industrial output plummets as tariff uncertainty, weak demand weigh Details
 8Steel & ferro-alloy industry seeks Bengal CM's help over power tariff hike Details
 8Supreme Power Equipment Secures Rs 61 Crore Transformer Deal with NLC India Details
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EXTENDED DEADLINE BOOSTS COMPETITION IN HYBRID GRID CONSULTANCY BID
8With the bid window now open till June 4, engineering firms have more time to sharpen their proposals for the complex REZ integration under CTUIL’s watch.
8With fresh time on the clock, mid-tier and specialized consultancies may enter the fray, intensifying competition

WHY BIDDERS NEEDED MORE TIME: INSIDE THE JUNE EXTENSION FOR ONE OF INDIA’S LARGEST WIND TENDER
8The NTPC-backed wind tender has seen its deadline pushed again
8We analyze the likely reasons from complex technical requirements to financial qualification hurdles and what this reveals about bidder readiness.

SOLAR ROOFTOP TENDER SHAKES UP TIMELINES: FRESH JUNE BID WINDOW DRAWS NEW PLAYERS
8Originally set for May closure, this multi-state rooftop solar tender now offers developers until June 6 to submit bids a key window for EPC players, financiers, and equipment suppliers eyeing over 5 MW installations across five southern states. Details
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SINGLE QUALIFIED BIDDER IN COAL TRANSPORT ENGINEERING CONTRACT AT INDIAN THERMAL POWER STATION
8A major coal logistics consultancy tender  meant to design a rail system connecting three mines to a Madhya Pradesh thermal power plant has seen the field narrow dramatically, leaving RCC Infra Consultants as the sole qualified contender.

L1 BIDDER EMERGES IN CRANE TENDER FOR MAJOR INDIAN POWER EXPANSION
8The latest procurement round for overhead and gantry cranes at a high-capacity Indian thermal power expansion project has declared its L1 bidder, with Electro Mech clinching the top spot over global rivals in what was a highly competitive technical and financial closure.

ADANI’S NEAR MISS: RUNNER-UP BID FAILS TO SECURE MEGA COAL DELIVERY DEAL
8The tight INR 9 crore gap between Adani and the winning bidder in this massive 9 LMT transport contract exposes the fierce margins and competitive pressures in India’s coal logistics sector
8Contract has been awarded under RSR mode, setting aggressive logistics benchmarks and revealing sharp financial strategies among India’s top contractors.
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High-capacity substation scope: Layered technical complexity awaits bidders
8The tender features a technically dense scope, including dual-voltage substations, LILO connections, and multi-level bay configurations
8Beyond the heavy engineering, the tender’s call for substation automation, IEC-61850 systems, and integration with national dispatch centers signals a rising emphasis on smart grid capabilities and only tech-ready players will qualify
High-stakes urban grid project sees deadline shift: June 2025 now key
8With another extension granted, the Kokapet high-voltage project remains a top target for Indian EPCs, demanding sharp technical proposals and robust financial planning under compressed timelines
Indian Distribution Transformer Tender Sees Repeated Timeline Shifts: Eye On Bidder Preparedness
8A tender for mid-sized 40 kVA Aluminium wound CSP transformers has been extended multiple times, raising questions about bidder readiness, document clarifications, or internal procurement dynamics seasoned contractors may want to know what’s driving these delays. Details
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 8Tender for procurement of spares and servicing of rough terrain mobile crane model Details
 8Tender for supply of lighting items Details
 8Tender for providing / repairing / servicing of rolling shutters of various Details
 8Tender for conversion of S/C dog line to D/C panther line Details
 8Tender for balance civil works Details
 8Tender for augmentation of transformation capacity at 400/220kV substation Details
 8Tender for supply delivery of offline fault locator for O&M of transmission lines Details
 8Tender for work for routine and preventive/breakdow & maintenance activities Details
 8Tender for supply of phosphate dozing pump and its spares Details
 8Tender for supply of various LT motors Details
 8Tender for maintenance of railway track and other related capital works Details
 8Tender for shifting of manually unloaded coal Details
 8Tender for estimate for 1x5 MVA New 33/11 kv S/s Details
 8Tender for spares of boiler i.e. icro limit switch, solenoid for oil gun etc.Details
 8Tender for repairing of loktak-leimatak road Details
 8Tender for renovation of sanitary items eletrical wiring Details
 8Tender for appointment of representative agency for witnessing the third party sampling Details
 8Tender for procurement of O2 analyzer complete set for APH outlet Details
 8Tender for empanelment of manufacturers of 3phase 4wire 10-60 Amp. whole current static meter with LPR facility and fitted with pilfer proof meter box. Details
 8Tender for supply of 33KV poly comp pin insulator Details
 8Tender for drone based aerial patrolling as well as ground patrolling of EHV transmission lines Details
 8Tender for supply of exide make batteries with buyback Details
 8Tender for replacement of damaged AC sheets with Pre-painted GI sheets for pump sheds and miscellaneous civil works Details
 8Tender for supply of SA 106 grade C seamless 200 NB and 150 NB pipes Details
 8Tender for providing and replacement of condenser bushings of 160 MVA 220/132KV transformer Details
 8Tender for replacement of damaged eroded collecting electrodes emitting electrodes Details
 8Tender for supply fabrication erection of 110 KV structures equipments and earthing for the enhancement of power Trfr capacity Details
 8Tender for works contract for EOS to one number HT service Details
 8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning towards i) additional 1 x50 MVA 132/33 kV,transformer at 220kV S/Stn Details
 8Tender for work of installation, testing and commissioning of 3 x 167MVA 400/220/33kV ICT along with HV/LV bays Details
 8Tender for supply of limestone for wet limestone-based flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) plant installed Details
 8Tender for ARC of civil works and maintenance of greenbelt/horticulture and landscapes Details
 8Tender for miscellaneous civil works for maintenance of ash dyke Details
 8Tender for extension of disposal chute of chusher house Details
 8Tender for laying of new 11KV UG line Details
 8Tender for system improvement work by drawl of HT and LT line with installation of shunt trip switchgear Details
 8Tender for erection work of overhead HT/LT line Details
 8Tender for procurement of spares for CW pump Details
 8Tender for supply, erection and commissioning of medium velocity water spray system Details
 8Tender for checking and repairing or replacement of CCP during overhauling Details
 8Tender for supply, commissioning and testing of 2 MVA, 6.6KV 415V, dry type transformer for ESP Details
 8Tender for erection work of overhead HT/LT line & TC Details
 8Tender for procurement of battery operated self-propelling type scissor lift platform Details
 8Tender for extension of 765/400/220kV transmission system Details
 8Tender for procurement of MRHS spares installed Details
 8Tender for 16MVA transformer MST 3 repair works Details
 8Tender for replacement of asbestos roof sheet at various Details
 8Tender for fabrication works contract Details
 8Tender for biennial civil maintenance contract part-B for plant Details
 8Tender for conversion of dog to panther conductor in 66kV line Details
 8Tender for revamping repair rectification works of CHP entire conveyor system Details
 8Tender for providing and installation of air conditioners and associated works at 66 KV substation Details
 8Tender for new boring work for water supply arrangement at 132 KV substation Details
 8Tender for providing and installation of new fire suppression system for 33 kV indoor VCB at 132 KV substation Details
 8Tender for work of supply and erection of direct current distribution board (DCDB) and associated works Details
 8Tender for replacement of old VRLA battery set by providing and installation of new 110V, 300AH battery set at 66 KV substation Details
 8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 50KVA, Cu wound constant voltage T/f (Servo) at 132KV S/s Details
 8Tender for procurement and erection of 33 KV isolators with earth switch at 132 KV substation Details
 8Tender for construction of LILO of 400 kV line Details
 8Tender for construction of 400 /220 KV GIS substation Details
 8Tender for supply of 22kV structure materials Details
 8Tender for supply of 22kV post type insulator (porcelain) Details
 8Tender for annual rate contract for erection of 66 kV line feeder bay/ transformer bay for various Details
 8Tender for supply of CPVC pipe cement and primer Details
 8Tender for supply of filter elements for jack oil and LP bypass systems Details
 8Tender for supply of gate valves and globe valves installed in DM cooling water line to hydrogen coolers of 1X500MW generator Details
 8Tender for supply of H.P. hydraulic cylinder for main control valve Details
 8Tender for supply of vacuum pump spares Details
 8Tender for replacement of deteriorated tower and stub strengthening of D/C 220KV line Details
 8Tender for charges for machining of certain items of boiler maintenance Details
 8Tender for certain machining works to be carried out in turbine maintenance Details
 8Tender for ash ponds-providing brick supporting pedestals for extending 4 Nos of ash disposal pipelines Details
 8Tender for procurement of 20W 110V 2feet LED tube light fittings Details
 8Tender for repairs to the existing damaged drains and replacement of clogged sanitary lines Details
 8Tender for replacement of deteriorated tower and stub strengthening of D/C 220KV line Details
 8Tender for dismantling of existing non-functional tower crane Details
 8Tender for testing and calibration of energy meter Details
 8Tender for repairing of guide ways, suction and discharge gate along with proper sealing of gate Details
 8Design, engineering, manufacture, testing at manufacture works and supply of 400 kV SF6 circuit breakers Details
 8Tender for procurement of main turbine bearing No.01 installed at main turbine Details
 8Design, manufacture, testing, supply, stringing, sagging and commissioning of high temperature low sag conductor (HTLS) (except gap conductor) Details
 8Tender for supply and installation of work stations including modular work stations Details
 8Tender for supply of 15 TON EOT crane materials with work of erection, commissioning, testing & overhauling Details
 8Tender for works of diagnostic testing of generator stator & rotor with rotor threaded in position Details
 8Tender for rate contract for the work of online, preventive and breakdown maintenance for DM plant Details
 8Tender for supply of siemens make switchgear items for coal handling plant Details
 8Tender for work of complete overhauling of JYOTI / KBL make C.W. pump during Details
 8Tender for supply of relay testing kit for testing of all types of relay Details
 8Tender for supply of pressure calibrators Details
 8Tender for rate contract for the work of dismantling, lifting, shifting, overhauling & re installation of LT motors Details
 8Tender for supply of numerical under voltage relay Details
 8Tender for supply of telay testing kit for testing of all types of relay Details
 8Tender for work of annual maintenance contract for servicing & repairs of centralized, split & window AC units at various substations Details
 8Tender for work of overhauling/servicing of 145kV circuit breakers of M/s ABB make with mandatory spares at various EHV substations Details
 8Tender for work of AMC for attending emergency breakdown, attending routine work and scheduled works of various EHV lines Details
 8Tender for work of up-gradation of capacity of 400kV bus, TBC bay and bus coupler bay by using HTLS conductor and allied equipments Details
 8Tender for balance work of establishment of 132/33KV sub-station Details
 8Tender for balance work for 400kV D/C line Details
 8Tender for work of providing of retaining or revetment wall for various Details
 8Tender for work of supply, civil and ETC ( excluding supply of PTR) for scheme of work additional 1x25MVA 220/33KV transformer at 220KV sub-station Details
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 8Government to Mandate Renewable Energy for All Manufacturing Units Details
 8NLC India awards Rs 61-crore transformer supply order to Supreme Power Equipment Details
 8Power demand to increase by 6-6.5% over next five years, says ICRA Details
 8Khavda Solar Project Advances with 245 MW EPC Tender Details
 8WattPower Signs Deal With Solarium Green Energy To Expand In Madhya Pradesh And Maharashtra Details
 8Sembcorp bags 150 MW solar project Details
 8Analysis of Renewable Energy, Electronics Manufacturing, and Defense Sectors in 2025 Details
 8Sterling and Wilson wins 225 MW solar EPC project in gujarat Details
 8SolarEdge opens Indian R&D hub, plans 200 hires by 2027 Details
 8AERB approves Mahi Banswara site in Rajasthan to build four 700 MWe nuclear power plants Details
 8VECV Signs Partnership Deal with Statiq to Expand EV Charging Access Details
 8Power Prices Hit Zero In India Due To Solar Surge And Weak Weekend Demand Details
 8Reliance Power secures LoA for 350 MW solar project with 175 MW/700 MWh battery energy storage system Details
 8Industrial production growth slows to 2.7% in April, weighed down by mining and power sectors Details
 8India's Power Demand to Rise 6% Annually on Electric Vehicles, Data Centers Details
 8India & Rising Energy Demand: India Sets Ambition To Achieve 100 GW Nuclear Power Capacity Details
 8India Power Demand to Grow 6.5% CAGR in Next 5 Years: Icra Details
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Trial period axed: Grid operators get only 4 months before DSM penalties bite
8Generators sought a 12-month trial run to fine-tune schedules before facing penalties, but the Commission allowed just four. This tight timeline could spike grid instability and legal friction during early implementation.
DSM to remain unit-wise despite generators push for station-level leniency
8HPGCL argued that unit-wise penalties force unnecessary generation cuts and grid overdrawing, but the Commission upheld earlier orders. The move locks Haryana into rigid plant-wise DSM alignment based on tariff granularity.
DSM charges to hinge on outdated fuel cost data due to billing lags
8Discoms flagged that variable energy charges dependent on fluctuating fuel prices are billed monthly, while DSM is weekly. SLDC has now been tasked with formulating a workaround, but rate misalignments may persist.
Hydro stations excluded from ABT still liable for DSM penalties
8Despite having single-part tariffs and no scheduling mandate, WYC canal-based hydro units will face DSM charges. Grid discipline trumps plant-specific constraints, sparking fears of unnecessary curtailment of cheap green power.
Full open access consumers on distribution networks pulled into DSM net
8A key regulatory pivot now ropes in open access consumers connected to the distribution system, expanding the DSM burden. Partial open access users remain governed by legacy rules for now.
Overdrawals to cost discoms up to 200% of normal rate in tight frequency bands
8The new DSM framework imposes steep penalties double the normal rate for drawal deviations during frequency dips. Discoms warn the structure is punitive and ignores weather-driven demand surges.
Start-up and auxiliary power drawals during shutdowns priced at contract rate
8DSM charges will apply even when units draw power during shutdowns or before COD, pegged to the base fuels reference charge rate. Generators requested flexibility, but the Commission stood firm.
Infirm power from intra-state units to attract deviation charges post trial-run
8Once trial operations end, all unscheduled infirm injections will be penalized like regular deviations even if power is consumed within the state. Generators argued this unfairly compares intra- and inter-state logic.
 90% of DSM pool surplus ringfenced for grid upgrades, but no floor corpus fixed
8Surplus funds in the deviation pool will go to system improvements, but HVPNLs proposal to maintain a minimum reserve was sidelined. Shortfalls will still be recovered via supplementary bills.
Monthly loss allocation to continue until SLDC deploys 52-week averaging system
8The shift to granular, time-block-level transmission loss calculation has been deferred. Until software and data catch up, Haryana will stick with monthly loss metrics, delaying full DSM precision.
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Despite stakeholder appeals for clarity, HERC upholds its decision to apply DSM charges unit-wise, aligning with existing tariff determinations, impacting how power plants manage grid deviations.
8What is more, generators in Haryana must now publish their reference charge rates on the SLDC website, ensuring transparency and allowing stakeholders to verify DSM accounting accuracy.
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Thermal outages soar past 60 GW as 20% fleet idles nationwide
8Over 49 GW of monitored thermal capacityincluding 34 GW coal remained offline due to planned and forced outages, dragging thermal utilization to just 68.89% net, far below baseline recovery targets for May.
Coal generation exceeds daily target by 13%, driven by load surge
8Actual coal-fired generation stood at 237.65 MU vs a target of 209.47 MU, signaling backloaded demand and tighter ramping margins. Multiple western plants breached day-ahead schedules by wide margins.
Gas-based plants fall short despite strong capacity on paper
8While 19.6 GW of gas capacity is technically on line, net output hit just 107.79 MU barely 57% of the day’s program indicating continued reliance on high-cost liquid fuels or scheduling disconnects.
Hydro generation slips below plan as discharge throttles continue
8Hydro output registered 20.23 MU against a target of 20.86 MU, with Northeast reservoirs underperforming. Monitored capacity utilization hovered around 67%, signaling early-season conservation or inflow shortfall.
CEA flags lignite units breaching performance ceiling amid ramp pressure
8Lignite-based plants overshot their daily generation targets by nearly 42%, generating 6.44 MU vs 4.54 MU program despite poor historical ramping response during peak pressure windows.
Bhutan import rebounds sharply after weeklong slump in corridor drawals
8Cross-border supply from Bhutan rose to 1.45 MU, up from sub-1 MU values last week, indicating partial restoration of corridor availability or renewed G2G scheduling contracts.
Diesel stations show continued dispatch despite marginal cost inefficiency
8Despite being high-CU units, diesel-based generators were dispatched for over 64 MU, raising flags on their cost prioritization versus RE curtailment or gas backup sufficiency.
CEA flags nuclear fleet utilization holding at 71% despite summer ramp
8With 8.78 GW available, nuclear plants clocked just 174.35 MU on May 27, suggesting technical or fuel constraints even as regional demand pushed the thermal fleet to near-ceiling load factors.
CEA warns of peak-time generation shortfall despite high monitored availability
8Only 203.95 GW net was generated out of 221.14 GW monitored capacity an 86.21% realization highlighting growing intra-day mismatch between demand spike and dispatch alignment.
Total fleet-wide CU settles at 68.73% as hydro, gas, and nuclear underdeliver
8Despite thermal overperformance, aggregate utilization for all monitored capacities remained under 69%, reinforcing calls for flexible ramping assets and tighter SLDC coordination.
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Bid timeline changes for big fabrication plant
8With an EMD set at Rs. 3 crores, the tender filters out casual bidders.
8This isn’t just a supply contract the tender specifies stringent welding, radiography, and NDT requirements, setting a high bar for technical qualification
8We unpack what engineering teams need to prepare.
1600 MW Thermal Power Expansion Tender Extended: Late June now key for EPC race for this BOP project
8India’s next major 2x800 MW coal-fired balance of plant (BoP) project has officially extended its tender window to late June, giving EPC bidders crucial additional time to firm up technical and financial offers.
8This extension is a key development in the Indian thermal power plant updates space, directly impacting major players tracking Indian power tenders, thermal power EPC contracts, and coal-based power projects India.
8The delay allows bidders to sharpen proposals on critical systems like coal handling plants, ash handling systems, and balance of plant packages, ensuring alignment with the project’s technical and commercial benchmarks.
Major GIS Substation Tender Extended Again, Signaling Intense Competition in Indian Transmission Sector
8A major turnkey tender for a high-capacity GIS substation project has seen yet another deadline extension, stretching into June.
8The repeated extensions hint at intense vendor interest, complex clarifications, and possible tweaks to the bid landscape. Our paywalled report explores what’s shifting behind the scenes.
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HVDC Mundra–Mohindergarh line records zero scheduling in April
8Critical ±500 kV corridor remains underutilized despite firm transmission entitlements.
Despite being a high-capacity HVDC corridor, the Mundra–Mohindergarh link showed no scheduled drawal, raising questions about dispatch alignment or underlying grid constraints.
Multiple SEBs flagged for UI drawals beyond approved PoC limits
8Unscheduled withdrawals spike in West and South, breaching deviation bands.
Several state utilities overdrew beyond their PoC entitlements, indicating forecasting gaps or discom scheduling errors that could trigger DSM penalties or grid stress escalation.
Telangana and Andhra exceed drawal allocations across multiple corridors
8Southern load centers breach corridor limits, risking LTA curtailment or DSM hit.
Persistent overdrawals by TS and AP across both WR–SR and ER–SR links hint at base-load gaps or unhedged demand surges, exposing them to commercial penalties.
Chhattisgarh injects excess power into WR–SR corridor beyond LTA
8Injection patterns point to merchant activity or over-declared ISGS availability.
Chhattisgarh’s surplus injection into southern links suggests non-contracted merchant flows or spillover from central station scheduling irregularities.
Eastern coastal corridor shows rising congestion, especially ER–SR route
8ER–SR corridor load factors hit thresholds, risking curtailment of LTA/MTOA.
April's RTA highlights growing stress on ER–SR lines especially from Odisha and Jharkhand generation pressuring POSOCO to reassess corridor availability dynamically.
HVDC Bhadla–Bhiwani shows sharp ramping but underutilized bandwidth
8Solar-rich corridor sees variable scheduling but below technical limit.
Despite high solar injection from Rajasthan, the Bhadla–Bhiwani HVDC link averaged sub-par utilization, suggesting curtailment or scheduling misalignment with SLDCs.
Drawal by Gujarat falls below allocated PoC share across all corridors
8State underdraws despite base load entitlements, possibly reflecting surplus or bilateral shift.
Gujarat’s consistent underdrawal in WR–NR and WR–SR links signals strong internal availability or off-Exchange bilateral arrangements bypassing central dispatch.
Nagaland, Mizoram, and Tripura report below 30% corridor utilization
8NE states fail to capitalize on allocated inter-regional capacities.
Limited drawal from PoC-approved corridors suggests poor demand forecasting, intra-state evacuation issues, or underperforming generation in NE states.
Maharashtra-WR drawals stable but show stress on 765 kV interconnectors
8Mainline corridors hit high loading levels during evening peak hours.
While Maharashtra maintained scheduled drawals, the RTA flags emerging stress on 765 kV lines from Korba and Sipat, indicating possible need for reactive power balancing.
Renewable injection from RE-rich states triggers reverse flows on WR–NR
8Rajasthan and Gujarat solar exports cause NR to back-feed WR in off-peak.
For several time blocks in April, reverse power flows were recorded from NR to WR highlighting the impact of high RE penetration and the need for dynamic reconfiguration.
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REAL-TIME MARKET RECORDS ZERO SCHEDULED VOLUME FOR 10 CONSECUTIVE HOURS
8No purchase or sell bids placed across any block till 10:00 AM.
Despite increasing grid volatility, the RTM saw complete inactivity in early hours, indicating either forecasting failures or disincentives in PXIL pricing.
GD SEGMENT COLLAPSES: ENTIRE 24-HOUR SESSION SEES ZERO BIDS
8No purchase or sale bids logged across any delivery block.
PXIL’s Green Day-Ahead Hourly platform witnessed total freeze, raising serious questions on RE trading viability or market access issues for sellers.
HIGH PRICE SURGE OBSERVED IN DAM: ?10/KWH FOR FINAL TWO BLOCKS
8Matching demand-supply volumes hit 1100 MWh with MCP peaking at regulatory cap.
The 23:00–24:00 slot saw a sharp spike in price and volume, suggesting last-minute demand spike or generator shortfall.
PXIL HOURLY HYDRO SEGMENT REMAINS INACTIVE FOR FULL TRADING DAY
8No bids, no scheduled volume, no MCP signals in any block.The zero-activity trend across all hydro slots indicates either price distortion, reservoir constraints, or lack of discom engagement.
LATE EVENING DEMAND COMPRESSION TRIGGERS PRICE CEILING BREACHES
8Backloaded bidding pressure leads to ?10/kWh MCP across final 2 hours.
Buy-side desperation post-22:00 created abnormal MCPs despite only moderate volume interestpointing to suboptimal forecasting or RE underdelivery.
ABSOLUTE DEMAND-SUPPLY FREEZE IN HP15 SEGMENT ACROSS ENTIRE DAY
8Not a single trade cleared; MCV and MCP remain blank.
Hydropower 15-min blocks failed to attract any liquidity, reinforcing structural disinterest or platform inefficiencies in short-duration hydro bids.
NO MARKET DEPTH IN GD 15-MIN BLOCKS: ALL INTERVALS WENT DRY
8Zero scheduled volume across the board despite increasing RE targets.
PXIL’s green power slots saw no scheduled dispatches or bids, revealing a widening gulf between policy targets and marketplace execution.
DAM SEGMENT SHOWS MASSIVE SELL-SIDE CONCENTRATION, NO BUY-SIDE TRACTION
8From 00:00 to 22:00, only sell bids logged—no matching volumes cleared.
PXIL’s hourly DAM platform showed heavy supply-side interest but lacked any buying counterpart, likely due to price mismatch or prior bilateral contracting.
15-MIN RTM TRADE FAILS TO CLEAR ANY VOLUME ENTIRE DAY
8No bids or MCPs generated across all 96 blocks.
India’s real-time energy balancing mechanism faltered on PXIL as demand and supply sides opted out entirely, possibly due to better certainty in DAM/GDAM.
MULTIPLE PXIL PRODUCTS SHOW COMPLETE TRADING INACTIVITY ON SAME DAY
8RTM, GD, HP, and IDAS fail to generate any cleared volume.
Simultaneous inactivity across platforms points to systemic causes—like forecasting failures, low margins, or platform uncompetitiveness against IEX.
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Adjustments to interest on loans and return on equity reflect JSERC's stringent approach to financial prudence and cost-effectiveness in Jharkhand's power sector.
8The order’s insights into cost discrepancies and regulatory expectations suggest a need for JUUNL to reassess its operational and financial strategies to align with regulatory standards.
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The appeal questions KERC's adherence to the Electricity Act, 2003, alleging inflated tariffs due to improper power allocation and lack of a rational tariff framework, affecting BESCOM consumers.
8The appeal raises concerns over unmetered IP set consumption and cross-subsidization, potentially burdening BESCOM’s regular consumers and contravening statutory regulations
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JSERC's order highlights a shortfall in IPL's Plant Availability Factor, which was lower than the normative benchmarks.
8This discrepancy may affect IPL's operational efficiency and revenue projections.
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A significant 10% reduction in specific fuel oil consumption has been approved for IPL's operations, signaling strategic efficiency improvements. This regulatory decision may set a precedent for other thermal power plants in Jharkhand.
8Optimizing its coal mix, IPL achieves revised gross calorific value metrics, aligning with regulatory expectations. Energy analysts should examine how this impacts the plant's operational and environmental footprint.
8The order recognizes IPL's non-tariff income sources, reflecting a diversified revenue approach.This insight is vital for financial analysts focusing on risk management and revenue stream optimization in the sector.
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The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission’s recent order shows a notable increase in energy charges, reflecting inflationary pressures and operational cost adjustments. Industry players must brace for increased power procurement costs.
8Public feedback highlights significant opposition to DVC's proposed tariff hikes, emphasizing the need for transparent stakeholder engagement and justification of cost increases.
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A recent tribunal verdict questions Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission's 2016 order on infrastructure development charges, potentially affecting electricity cost structures for large consumers.
8The tribunal's ruling highlights procedural lapses in HPERC's handling of infrastructure charge adjustments, urging a reevaluation to safeguard consumer interests.
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The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has dismissed Rana Sugars' appeal to amend incorrectly fed data, pointing to strict adherence to a five-day correction window.
8This decision highlights the inflexible nature of current regulations, impacting billing accuracy for power producers.
8But The Tribunal criticized the UP Electricity Grid Code for lacking provisions to address long term data feeding errors, urging a regulatory update to prevent future disputes.
8This signals potential revisions in operational protocols for power operators
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JSW ENERGY SECURES LONG-TERM CONTRACT POST E-REVERSE AUCTION UNDER DBFOO
8WBSEDCL finalized JSW Energy as L1 bidder after aggressive bidding pushed tariffs to Rs. 5.45/kWh, marking one of the largest thermal DBFOO deals in eastern India.
Despite initial qualification, MB Power was dropped from contention, narrowing final bidders to JSW, Adani, and Torrent impacting competitive depth in price discovery.
Torrent Power beat Adani in final price round but was outpaced by JSW's sharper quote, highlighting cut-throat dynamics in reverse auctions under SHAKTI-aligned bidding.
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240 MW EM PACKAGE: MAJOR CLARIFICATIONS
8Clarifications reveal relaxed language on turbine overload conditions, offering bidders room to optimize continuous power delivery without breaching stress limits a subtle yet financially significant shift.
8By fixing the rated head at 201.8 m and correcting draft tube discharge metrics, the client aligns the tender with accurate hydraulic realities a critical correction for bidders tailoring their hydraulic models.
8Outputs at 75% and 50% head are no longer subject to guarantees but provided for information, reducing penalty exposure a nuanced but financially relevant clarification for bidders.
8Bidders requested to skip CFD validation relying solely on model tests, but the tender locks in CFD analysis, emphasizing the client’s focus on design optimization for silt management and efficiency.
8While global practice often allows 20%, the tender maintains the conservative 25% critical speed margin, underscoring a cautious design approach a key point for shaft design teams and vibration specialists.
8Despite bidders’ attempts to soften cavitations repair commitments, the client’s firm stance preserves strict turbine quality and longevity requirements, signaling its priorities for long-term performance over cost.

LARGE-SCALE SMART METERING TENDER SEES SHIFT IN FINANCIAL RISK ALLOCATION
8A recent amendment to a major Indian smart metering project has clarified performance guarantees and payment milestones, subtly shifting financial risks toward the service provider
8But the amendments also resolve key ambiguities in technical specs, from communication protocols to system integration raising the bar for bidder qualification and demanding sharper technical proposals.

AMENDMENTS AND CLARIFICATIONS FOR BIG THERMAL PLANT FAN UPGRADE SIGNAL EVOLVING PROJECT SCOPE
8Multiple corrigenda and technical clarifications have been issued while bid submission dates have been extended more than 10th times, showing the project’s requirements are still being fine-tuned.
8How should bidders read between the lines to understand where the real challenges and opportunities lie?

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Wind Expansion At Scale: India Eyes Dual-phase Capacity Boost in Southern Grid
8A new tender outlines balance of system works for 600 MW and 1200 MW wind projects, signaling the scale-up of interstate transmission-linked wind farms in southern India but the big reveal is the green shoe option offering an extra 300 MW, adding sharp commercial intrigue. Details
Bid Extension Signals Intense Competition Among Top Contractors For UPPTCL Transmission Package
8With bid deadlines pushed to June after several rounds, the tender has likely attracted heavyweights from India’s power contracting space
8Behind the scenes, expect a fierce race among EPC players with deep technical benches
PowerGrid Seeks Pre-bid Tie-up For 765kV AIS New Substation Package
8The substation package is tied to evacuating 2,500 MW from a renewable energy special economic zone
8Unlike previous augmentation packages, this tender raises the bar with integration, civil, and auxiliary system demands
8This new AIS substation package will test how developers navigate technical risks under financial pressure, with margins already tightening in past rounds.
Indian Solar Tender: Bigger Green-shoe Stakes
8A major 500 MW grid-scale solar tender now offers an additional 500 MW greenshoe option
8But the process for allocating this extra capacity has changed, raising fresh questions on bidder strategies and tariff calculations.
8Under the latest tender, solar power producers get the flexibility to revise their Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF) up to one year post-CSD but the fiscal-year linkage adds a nuanced layer for long-term PPA planning Details
Surprising Capacity Ramp-Up in New Transmission Projects: Older Standards Outpaced
8The latest transmission tenders reveal a striking jump in capacity specs and integration plans compared to older projects, with newer Maharashtra schemes adopting multi-voltage and multi-node grids that leave earlier models behind.
High Fault Current Ratings Increase Equipment And Cost Demands In New Tender
8The tender specifies 400kV and 220kV substations must handle 40/50/63 kA fault currents for three seconds, a tough technical requirement that narrows qualified equipment vendors and adds significant cost implications for bidders
Next-gen Carbon Capture: Indian Coal Plants Explore Integrated CO2, SO2, NOx Removal
8The upcoming pilot will integrate multi-pollutant capture into existing wet limestone FGD systems, aiming to cut retrofitting costs and create scalable solutions for India’s thermal sector with a focus on technology readiness levels TRL 4 and above. Details
HPDAM sees 100% rejection of sell bids across all time blocks
8Over 1.08 lakh MWh of hydro power went unscheduled on May 28, with not a single block cleared signaling severe demand-side reluctance or platform-level pricing inefficiency.
RTM recovers strongly with 18% volume spike and Rs.6.8/kWh MCP peaks
8IEX’s real-time market cleared 51,873 MWh on May 29, with early morning blocks recording MCPs near ceiling indicating sharp short-term demand corrections from buyers.
GDAM records zero cleared volume despite consistent RE availability
8India’s green DAM failed to match any buyer interest, pointing to low-cost thermal undercutting, RE curtailments, or scheduling frictions within the open access segment.
RTM volumes touch 147,000 MWh on sell side but match only 64,000 MWh
8Oversupply remains a core RTM feature, but improved matching signals growing buyer trust in real-time adjustments to hedge against day-ahead uncertainty.
Hourly RTM MCPs range between Rs.2.7–6.8/kWh in morning blocks
8Price volatility in early hours hints at demand surges unaccounted for in DAM, forcing buyers into real-time trades at premium clearing rates.
Hydro platform sees 108,000 MWh offered but no clearance across 24 blocks
8Even with high CU and flexible ramping, HPDAM failed to attract discoms raising systemic questions on procurement bias and platform alignment.
Weighted MCP in RTM settles at Rs.3,324/MWh, above baseload DAM levels
8RTM pricing shows consistent elevation over day-ahead baseload bids, indicating growing preference for flexible scheduling despite higher costs.
Market reveals strategic buyer shift toward RTM amid DAM forecast failures
8With DAM volumes stagnating and green bids going unutilized, buyers increasingly rely on RTM to manage risk and load curve mismatches.
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8Relay Misoperations: Escalation, Not Containment
April 2025 (129th):
MICOM P437 relays were flagged for tripping with default settings—suspected in several Western region faults. Southern utilities were warned to revalidate all relay parameters.
May 2025 (130th):
The problem deepens: D60 relays are now causing repeat lockout triggers across Andhra and Telangana substations, especially at high fault current locations. OEM support is being sought reactively, not proactively.
8Time Synchronization Errors: A Systemic Blind Spot
April:
Sites like Gooty, Nellore, Kamudhi, and KTPS reported DR and GPS clock mismatches. Rectifications were either pending or attributed to OEM delays.
May:
The issue has spread—more than 20 sites reported DR sync failures, including multiple nuclear-adjacent nodes. Despite repeated meeting resolutions, execution lags.
8Equipment Failure Reporting: From Neglect to Official Rebuke
April:
Several CT and CVT failures were not reported within CEA-mandated timelines. Entities promised field-level compliance but did not act.
May:
8CEA has now issued a consolidated failure report and warned that non-reporting of more than 220 kV events violates the Electricity Act. Compliance has moved from soft suggestion to regulatory obligation.
SPS and Islanding Logic: National Attention Arrives
April:
Special Protection Schemes (SPS) were reportedly bypassed or improperly configured in UPCL and other private transmission setups. Issues were discussed but left to bilateral coordination.
May:
MoP and CEA have referenced the Heathrow blackout case in a new advisory on islanding reliability. A formal audit of anti-islanding mechanisms is now underway.
8Vegetation Encroachments: Still Blamed for Line Trips
April:
Multiple outages in Karnataka were linked to vegetation encroachment and ROW maintenance lapses. KPTCL cited field-level constraints.
May:
The same lines especially around Hoody and Malur reported tripping again. The issue has now been referred to the Chief Engineer (Operations), but enforcement is still unclear.
8CVT and CT Health: Within Limits, But Warning Lights On
April:
Dindi-2 feeder showed a CVT error of 2.8% under the IEC 61869-5 limit of 3% but still triggered tripping. DR analysis was underway.
May:
Multiple similar errors are now seen across APGENCO and TGGENCO installations. Resistance calibration and relay sensitivity issues are being debated, but solutions remain site-specific.
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Cost Tsunami Hits PSU Thermal Projects 251% Overruns Now Routine
 Barh STPP’s original cost of Rs 8,693 Cr ballooned to over Rs 25,176 Cr; multiple other NTPC projects cross 100% escalation thresholds
 Staggering overshoots also visible in Ghatampur, Talabira, and Patratu; only private players show cost discipline
 Delayed BTG vendor performance (Russia's Power Machines, BGR Energy collapse) cited across multiple pages
 Trial Run, No Power: Eight Units Physically Complete But Idle
 CEA data confirms physical progress above 90% in 8 thermal units yet commissioning stalled due to evacuation or contractor issues
 Yadadri, Patratu, and North Chennai among stuck assets
 Transmission readiness, bridge coal linkages, and forest clearances remain top bottlenecks
 Russian Turbine Sanctions Freeze NTPC's Barh Plant Again
 Ukraine war and US sanctions cripple TG progress at Barh’s U#3 despite nearing 100% physical readiness
 Supply of DI-59 coils failed stress tests; coils replaced with SS304H under emergency contracts with GE
 A project awarded in 2005 may still not be fully online in 2025
 Private Sector Freezes Thermal Buildout Only 3 Projects Under Execution
 Only Mahan, Raipur, and Raigarh are actively under construction among private players
 No new private unit scheduled for commissioning in FY25, FY26, or FY27
 Suggests private capital is moving away from thermal; stranded projects in Andhra and Chhattisgarh reinforce the trend
 Dead Assets Pile Up: 52 Units in Legal Limbo or Liquidation
 CEA identifies 23 projects with 52 units unlikely to be commissioned; many stuck in NCLT, others sold piecemeal
 Bhavanapadu, Akaltara, Lanco, and Bithnok among long-dead projects; Vedanta, Adani and JSW pick selectively
 At least Rs 70,000 Cr in sunk investments, as per compiled capex data
 Supercritical or Bust: India Quietly Abandons Sub-Critical Thermal Tech
 100% of new capacity under construction is now either Supercritical or Ultra-Supercritical
 CEA confirms 24 thermal projects, 45 units—all with advanced combustion parameters
 Environmental compliance and efficiency norms driving irreversible tech shift Details
Thermal drag deepens: Nearly 5 GW offline in a single day
8On 26 May, over 4,868 MW of thermal and gas capacity went out of grid—led by boiler leaks, coal feeding failures, and turbine issues at major plants like Sasan, Anuppur, and Korba-West. Short-duration shutdowns in Gujarat and Maharashtra suggest creeping stress even in high-demand zones
Coal fleet runs hot: Over 20% of thermal capacity unavailable
8CEA data shows that over 47.3 GW of thermal capacity was under outage on 26 May—23.48% of the total monitored capacity. Despite nominal availability of ~184 GW, net generation touched only ~165 GW, with utilization dipping below 69%
Hydro powers steady, but nuclear generation dips again
8Nuclear plants clocked only 71% net utilization, with key units offline or under maintenance. Hydro assets, on the other hand, maintained above 83% performance, helping stabilize peak-hour grid response amid growing coal outages
Generation falls short: India misses thermal target by over 1,000 MU
8Thermal generation on 26 May stood at 3,317.74 MU, against a target of 4,375.43 MU, missing the mark by more than 1,000 MU. Coal and lignite underperformance dominated, even as natural gas posted marginal gains over monthly targets
Gujarat faces parallel shutdowns at Gandhinagar, Ukai, Wanakbori
8Three major plants in Gujarat—Gandhinagar, Ukai, and Wanakbori—reported simultaneous shutdowns due to low vacuum, RSD, and standby scheduling. With 920 MW offline, load management and resource balancing are likely under pressure
NTPC’s Paras and Ramagundam trip over coal and water wall issues
8Paras TPS faced dual shutdowns on the same unit for coal feeding problems, while Ramagundam STPS Unit 5 went offline due to tube leakage. Both cases highlight the fragility of even baseline PSUs under thermal load
North-East power assets face grid, fuel and demand stress
8Assam’s Kathalguri and Lakhwa stations were offline due to grid disturbances and low demand. Meanwhile, Tripura’s entire Agartala GT fleet remained down due to fuel shortage—signaling persistent upstream supply gaps
India’s daily coal-fired output fell 24% short of target
8Coal-based thermal output reached only 3,179 MU on 26 May against a program of 4,159 MU. This ~24% miss further widens the month’s cumulative deficit, stressing real-time balancing across the coal supply chain
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RTM Volumes Climb, But Price Volatility Returns in Off-Peak Blocks
8Real-Time Market traded over 56.8 GWh on May 28, with prices swinging from ?1.7/kWh in midnight slots to over ?6.8/kWh near peak signaling renewed buyer urgency for intra-day balancing.
Zero Demand Wipes Out HP-DAM on Green Day
8High Price DAM (HP-DAM) failed to see a single purchase bid on May 28, despite sell bids exceeding 1 lakh MWh underscoring how price caps are sidelining the segment amid cheaper alternatives.
Green DAM Stable, But Margins Thin
8GDAM cleared stable volumes but MCP margins narrowed sharply, with average clearing prices hovering near base DAM rates suggesting limited arbitrage opportunities for solar-heavy sellers.
RTM Supply Flood Meets Moderate Demand
8Despite over 160 GWh of sell-side volume offered in RTM, final scheduled dispatch settled at 56.8 GWh, reflecting grid constraints and limited buyer urgency outside peak hours.
Hourly DAM Clears Smoothly Amid Low Block Volatility
8Hourly DAM sessions saw consistent clearance with minimal price spikes, reinforcing grid stability but seller-side overhang continues in morning blocks as demand compression lingers.
Evening Sell Surplus Widens in RTM
8The 6–10 PM slots in RTM witnessed a dramatic mismatch, with sell bids over 25 GWh per hour against actual schedules of  7 GWh pointing to structural dispatch inefficiencies.
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Coal mine slope study draws academic heavyweights: Technical bids packed with specialized geotechnical expertise
8With IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and IIT Kharagpur entering the technical fray, the project taps into decades of coalfield and slope management expertise, indicating a technically robust solution pipeline
Tight race among EPC players for high-value coal handling re-tender: Who leads technically?
8With four EPC contenders admitted in the technical bid, this re-tendered coal project reveals an interesting lineup but what sets apart the technical approaches of the bidders in a fiercely cost-sensitive package?
Big capacity, big shift: Southern grid prepares for 3 GW renewable load-up
8A new interstate transmission tender signals a push to integrate large-scale renewable energy from Andhra Pradesh, with design nuances showing strategic shifts compared to earlier mega-projects
8Why are planners opting for phased substation expansions this time?
8While earlier tenders for similar regions included advanced voltage control gear like STATCOMs, the latest package leaves them out. Is it a cost-saving move or a calculated technical gamble? Details
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