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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

PTC India vs. CERC: A test case for national energy policy coherence
8The PTC India litigation against the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission serves as a critical examination of national policy alignment and regulatory consistency, with potential repercussions for market stability and investor confidence.
Central sector dominates with 19.5 GW in new 765 kV substations by 2025
8A total of 19,500 MW in 765 kV substations is set for completion by 2025, with the central sector leading the charge.
8These projects are pivotal for enhancing national grid stability and supporting renewable energy integration.
CSPTCL strengthens Chhattisgarh's grid with dual sub-stations
8CSPTCL's augmentation in Chhattisgarh enhances regional transmission capabilities, critical for industrial growth and electrification goals.
FY 2025-26 transformation capacity addition hits 32,055 MVA, with central sector leading
8With the central sector at the forefront, India's addition of 32,055 MVA in FY 2025-26 underscores its commitment to infrastructure enhancement and energy security.
Private sector steps up with 1166 cKM of 220 kV lines
8Private companies are increasingly contributing to India's grid, indicating a shift towards diversified project execution in state-level infrastructure.
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Cross-subsidy surcharge dispute highlights regulatory gaps in Chhattisgarh
8BALCO's appeals spotlight alleged regulatory oversights by CSERC in computing cross-subsidy surcharges, potentially impacting tariff fairness and compliance with the Electricity Act's cross-subsidy reduction goals.
No compensation for pre-2014 unutilized wind energy, tribunal rules
8Matrix Power's appeal for compensation for unutilized wind energy before 2014 was denied, reinforcing the tribunal's stance on non-retroactive regulatory order application.
Adani Electricity faces multi-case entanglement with Maharashtra regulator
8Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd. is embroiled in multiple legal proceedings against the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission.
8The outcomes could have far-reaching implications for regulatory practices and business strategy in India's largest power market.
Damodar Valley Corporation faces multiple regulatory hurdles in West Bengal
8Damodar Valley Corporation's persistent legal battles with the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission highlight ongoing regulatory challenges that could delay energy projects and affect power distribution in the region.
Strategic preparation spotlighted in P&NG legal directives
8The court's procedural directives stress the importance of strategic preparation in legal matters.
8This focus may alter how companies manage their compliance and litigation strategies.
Court battles set stage for regulatory clarity in gas distribution sector
8Pending court decisions involving top gas companies and the PNGRB could clarify contentious regulatory issues, providing guidance for future compliance and market entry strategies.
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Sikkim's rapid project timelines challenge conventional models
8Sikkim is accelerating its energy projects beyond conventional timelines, a move that could redefine expectations for project delivery in the power sector.
Gujarat's 2016-17 morning peak hour tariffs under tribunal scrutiny
8A tribunal ruling questions the rationale behind Gujarat's Time of Use charges, ordering a fresh look at the morning peak hour tariffs for 2016-17.
Energy tariff correction: Prime Steel's rebate extended by six months
8A six-month extension in energy rebate for Prime Steel Industries, following a correction in the Commission's order, provides financial relief and compliance clarity.
Competitive dynamics: Adani vs PGCIL in Rajasthan SEZ
8The competition between Adani and PGCIL in Rajasthan's SEZ projects reflects a tactical race to capture market share in a region poised for rapid solar power expansion and infrastructural growth.
New entrants face stricter transmission connectivity requirements under APSERC 2025 regulations
8APSERC's latest grid code mandates rigorous connectivity criteria for new generating companies and open access consumers, impacting strategic planning for market entry and operational compliance.
New RPO rules prioritize small-scale solar in Arunachal Pradesh
8Distributed renewable energy projects under 10 MW are now central to APSERC's RPO compliance, aiming to boost local solar initiatives and reduce dependency on larger projects.
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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

 For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
 8Design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning of 228 MW (AC) grid-tied floating solar PV (FSPV) plant Details
8Tender for of procurement of complete assembly hydraulic turning motor Details
 8Tender for AMC for preventive and breakdown maintenance of UT machine Details
 8Tender for rate contract for carrying out routine annual civil maintenance works Details
 8Tender for maintenance of dykes and outlet channels of ash pond Details
 8Tender for supply, erection and commissioning of 30 MTR. high mast Details
 8Tender for manual unloading of coal rakes Details
 8Tender for rewinding and revamping of 6.6KV, 570KW and 550KW, HT motors. Details
 8Tender for construction of MCC & switch gear Details
 8Tender for supply and installation of 132kV PT at 132kV substation Details
 8Tender for work of replacement of old 33 kV vacuum circuit breaker at 220 kV substation Details
 8Tender for work of strengthening of tower legs and foundations of tower Details
 8Tender for annual maintenance contract preventive of 132 kV transmission lines Details
 8Tender for supply and fixing of outdoor feeder distribution panel MCCB and other miscellaneous supplies works Details
 8Tender for supply and installation of remote tap changer control panel RTCC and repairing of marshalling box Details
 8Tender for work for annual routine preventive maintenance at 132kV sub station Details
 8Tender for supply of different fittings and insulator for 132kV lines Details
 8Tender for increasing capacity of 33/11 kV S/s Details
 8Tender for construction of store and other miscellaneous civil works Details
 8Tender for construction of store room for electricity meters and other misc. civil works at 132/33/11 kV s/s Details
 8Tender for construction of store shed and other civil works Details
 8Tender for construction of NABL accrediterd CT and PT testing facility Details
 8Tender for repairing & maintenance of damaged lugs/LT XLPE cable Details
 8Tender for construction of LILO of both circuit of 132 kV transmission line Details
 8Tender for construction of 2/80 MVA 132/33kV GSS Details
 8Tender for procurement of 145kV, 1250A, 40kA, WEB, manually operated motor operated (01 set) isolators Details
 8Tender for supply of rotational under frequency panels, special under frequency relay Details
 8Tender for supply of conventional type 132kV and 33kV control and relay panels Details
 8Tender for supply of consumables Details
 8Tender for supply of low pressure valve Details
8Design, engineering, supply of materials/ equipments, erection, testing and commissioning of 02 nos. additional 132 kV line bay at grid substation Details
 8Tender for construction of 400kV & 220kV Tr augmentation bay & reactor bay foundation, yard cable trench, fabrication work Details
 8Tender for ARC contract for construction of foundations and other misc. work for line Details
 8Tender for procurement of lighting materials Details
 8Tender for supply, fixing and installation, testing & commissioning and AMC work of biometric machines Details
 8Tender for insitu machining of various valves Details
 8Tender for augmentation of 132 kV substation Details
 8Tender for construction of capacitor banks with allied equipments at 132 kV substation Details
 8Tender for electrical work for overhauling of ESP Details
 8Tender for shifting of 11kV and LT lines Details
 8Tender for renovation of 33/11 kV DSS Details
 8Tender for overhauling of duct, damper, expansion bellows and gates Details
 8Tender for construction of a new 33/11 kV indoor type AIS S/S Details
 8Tender for work of supply, installation & commissioning of DM water plant with RO at hot line maintenance Details
 8Tender for procurement of various size of variable load hanger assembly and constant load hanger assembly for suitable 600MW boiler Details
 8Tender for supply of motorised actuators complete set Details
 8Tender for biennial contract for PU grouting work Details
 8Tender for work of overhauling, servicing & repairing of air preheater and its connected system of boiler Details
 8Tender for dismantling of existing rail track, strengthening of track foundation Details
8Tender for procurement of 2 nos of upper combined bearing oil coolers for generating units Details
 8Tender for fabrication of 11m, 12m and 8m A poles Details
 8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 220V, 1450AH, 108 cells lead acid tubular battery set Details
 8Tender for procurement of 63KVA/11kV/433V energy efficient level-1 distribution transformers Details
 8Tender for work of O/H & servicing of boiler feed pump Details
 8Tender for oil filter element for coal mill Details
 8Tender for supply of circuit breaker operation analyzer kit Details
 8Tender for supply of various gates and dampers and its spares for boiler Details
 8Tender for work of online, preventive and breakdown maintenance for boiler, its mountings and accessories Details
 8Tender for annual rate contract for service charges for cleaning of 800MW coal handling plant Details
 8Tender for service for miscellaneous C&I related maintenance works Details
 8Design, engineering, supply of materials/ equipments, erection, testing and commissioning of 02 nos. additional 132 kV line bay at GSS Details
 8Tender for supply and erection of UPVC pipes, water spray nozzles, drift eliminators and V-bar with SS weld mesh Details
 8Tender for supply and laying of RCC Hume pipes Details
 8Tender for repair & rehabilitation works on the fills support beams and columns of cooling tower Details
 8Tender for estimate for minimiging of 33 kV industrial crasher feeder Details
 8Tender for estimate for bifercation, creatation 0.2 km new 11 kV feeder frm 33/11 kV Ss Details
 8Tender for estimate for minimiging of 33 kV industrial feeder Details
 8Tender for civil works Details
 8Tender for replacement of damaged /defective 100MVA 220/33kV T-2 transformer Details
 8Tender for creation of 2 No. new 66 kV line Details
 8Tender for work proposal for structure strengthening work of various conveyors Details
 8Tender for shift and maintenance activities at 400kV EHT substation Details
 8Tender for replacement of weasel conductor Details
 8Tender for infrastructure development for the use of bio-pellets Details
 8Tender for construction of rainwater harvesting system Details
 8Tender for repair and maintenance of control room at 132/33 kV GSS Details
 8Tender for annual maintenance contract for annual / forced / preventive and routine maintenance works of 4x43 MW generators, power transformers Details
 8Tender for supply and application of insulation in boiler and turbine Details
 8Tender for up-keeping and assistance in operation and maintenance of various C and I equipments and instruments Details
 8Tender for work of erection of new 66kV S/C line Details
 8Tender for erection of structures, equipments, earthing, control wiring, yard lighting Details
 8Tender for supply and erection of structures with platform arrangement to keep the economizer upper lower bank coils Details
 8Tender for supply and erection of water wall soot blower bends to the replacement of defective bends in boiler Details
 8Tender for supply of skin casing sheet of thisckness 3.15mm for unit I and II boiler Details
 8Tender for augmentation of substation by providing additional 1x50MVA, 132/33kV transformer Details
 8Tender for work of augmentation of substation by addition of 132/33kV 25MVA power transformer Details
 8Tender for work of replacement of 33kV CB, CT, LA and isolator Details
 8Tender for proposal for work of water proofing treatment over roof Details
 8Tender for WC for complete repairing of rotary breaker tyre Details
 8Tender for supply and delivery of LT SPACER 3PH4 wire Details
 8Tender for procurement of different type of breaker and screen plates used Details
 8Tender for laying of underground cable network Details
 8Tender for erection of 66kV equipment, structures, control wiring, yard lighting Details
 8Tender for replacement of 11 kV bare conductor by insulated covered conductor Details
 8Tender for replacement of 11 kV bare conductor by insulated Details
 8Tender for installation of DTR and construction of related LT/HT line Details
 8Tender for installation of fuse set on 11 kV line Details
 8Tender for work for construction of new 11 kV feeder double circuit Details
 8Tender for work for maintenance of 33 kV, 11 kV, LT lines Details
 8Tender for work for construction of new 11 kV feeder double circuit from 33/11 kV sub station Details
 8Tender for work for maintenance of 33 kV, 11 kV, LT lines and related system Details
 8Tender for work for maintenance of 33 kV, 11 kV, LT lines Details
 8Tender for replacement of weasel conductor AL 59 with ACS 104.98 Sq.mm covered conductor Details
 8Tender for replacement of weasel conductor AL 59 with ACS104.98 Sq.mm covered Details
 8Tender for supply, erection, testing & commissioning of LILO of existing 220kV S/C line Details
 8Tender for supply of welding electrodes & MIG wire 410 NiMo for the cladding Details
 8Tender for augmentation of 01X25 MVA,220/33 kV power transformers along with associated HV & LV bay at 220 kV substation Details
 8Tender for work of providing and fixing of wireless window annunciations at 220 kV substations Details
 8Tender for augmentation of sub-station by replacement of existing 2x25MVA, 220/33kV power transformer Details
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8SECI net profit rises 15% to 502 crore in FY25 on higher revenues Details
 871 thermal power plants across India now co-fire biomass, says CAQM Details
 8Rajasthan invites bids For 500 MW/2000 MWh battery storage project with VGF support Details
 8Punjab Triples renewable energy capacity in A decade, aligning with India’s renewable energy goals Details
 8Govt finalising legislation to protect power systems from cyber attacks MoS Shripad Naik Details
 8Govt shuts unit at largest Tamil Nadu nuclear power plant for maintenance Details
 8Sachin Pandit additional general manager and head civil, BHEL Details
 8ACEN tops 2,100 MW attributable renewables in India Details
 8NISE launches support program for renewable energy start-ups Details
 8Statcon energiaa and AEG power solutions join forces to build MW-class hydrogen rectifiers in India Details
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 8Statcon Energiaa and AEG Power Solutions forge strategic partnership to power India’s green-hydrogen ambitions Details
 8L&T bags massive order above Rs 15,000 crore from Adani Power Details
 8Centre flags six Northeast hydropower projects as ‘Vulnerable Details
 8MNRE aims to clear backlog of 200 cr subsidy for CBG plants post monsoon Details
 8NTPC to invest Rs 80,000 crore in Telangana Details
 8Private sector likely to play a key role in nuclear power Details
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 8The Stealth reform of India’s electricity sector Details
 8Initiatives underway 20% RE stake in power sector by 2030: Official Details
 8ReNew gets ready for India IPO, picks advisers Details
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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

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

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

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

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