1) Sub-50 Hz time swelled to 4:31:30 on 2025-09-22 8Total time with frequency below 50.00 Hz was 4:31:30 on 22-09-2025. Inference — Ramps likely exceeded available fast response despite adequate transmission headroom the previous day (see ATC line-item below). Why it matters — Longer sub-50 windows raise deviation exposure and ancillary dependence, with knock-on costs for states.
2) Extreme tail control held: <49.9 Hz only 0:02:27 8Even with long sub-50 windows, the grid spent just 0:02:27 under 49.9 Hz. Inference — Primary/secondary controls clipped deep excursions; stress is in the “shoulder” band, not collapse-risk tails. Why it matters — Limited time in the penalty tail keeps DSM spikes contained even on tougher ramp days.
3) Ancillary “up” exceeded “down” by ~11% on 2025-09-22 8NLDC scheduled 83,834 MWh SCUC-Up versus 75,164 MWh SCUC-Down (net +8,670 MWh). Inference — Net upward balancing aligns with longer sub-50 windows the same day, indicating under-scheduling versus realized load/RE. Why it matters — Extra Up MWh point to firmness scarcity; even at modest Rs/kWh, tens of lakhs can accrue in settlement.
4) Corridor constraints were not the culprit on 2025-09-21 8System Reliability Index shows 0.0% “time ATC was violated” across reported corridors. Inference — Prior-day price spreads and deviations were demand/dispatch-mix driven, not transmission-bound. Why it matters — On unconstrained days, MCPs better reflect stack economics; hedges should key off generation, not corridor proxies.
5) HPX RTM prints show micro-liquidity gaps block-wise 8We count ~168 occurrences of “0.00” on HPX RTM snapshot (42) and ~164 on (43). Inference — Order books go thin in specific blocks; single-ticket execution risks slippage unless sliced across blocks/venues. Why it matters — For RTM buyers/sellers, slicing improves fill quality; venue-mixing with IEX mitigates impact costs.
6) Transmission element log is dense and skewed to 400 kV assets 8NLDC’s transmission-element workbook for 22-09-2025 lists 654 rows; we detect ~61 entries referencing 400 kV and ~8 referencing 765 kV. Inference — Operational focus remains on 400 kV elements (switching, outages, constraints) with fewer ultra-high-voltage events that day. Why it matters — VAR/tap strategy and maintenance windows at 400 kV drive day-to-day transfer economics more than rare 765 kV events.
7) Thermal fleet stayed hefty even ahead of the ancillary-heavy day 8CEA’s daily snapshot lists thermal at ~56,196.96 MW (20-09-2025). Inference — With thermal already high two days prior, the subsequent ancillary “Up” bias (22-09) suggests intraday forecast miss or RE under-delivery rather than idle thermal headroom. Why it matters — Persistent reliance on thermal plus balancing services raises landed costs unless forecasting tightens.
8) Generator-outage roster spans the stack, reinforcing the need for balancing 8The 22-09-2025 generator-outage workbook contains both “Planned Outages” and “Forced Outages” sections alongside capacity fields (table header “Capacity MW”). Inference — Mixed outage types across units compress dispatch flexibility and amplify the need for SCUC Up-calls on ramp days. Why it matters — Outage mix is a forward indicator for ancillary demand and price dispersion in RTM. Click on Details for moreDetails
Umred transmission project: Transmission charges rerouted via nodal agency 8The amendment mandates that all transmission charges flow through the nodal agency. This reduces counterparty fragmentation but centralises collection risk. Contractors will need to recalibrate payment security assumptions.Details
Merchant and under-construction projects allowed in SJVN wind bid 8Existing and partly built projects can now enter if not tied elsewhere. This is a rare opening in wind RfS rules. It changes competitive dynamics sharply. Kalamb transmission expansion may shape future TBCB templates 8Compressed deadlines and new securities point to a policy shift. If successful, similar models may appear in Talegaon and Barmer linkages. Industry adaptation is uncertain.Details
Barmer lignite project: State doubles down on lignite 8Unlike national RE thrust, Rajasthan secures lignite baseload a signal closely watched in Thermal power plant tenders. This policy split signals dependence on local resources and reshapes the Thermal power plant tenders outlook. For bidders tracking Thermal power plant tenders, the move suggests a stickier coal-linked pipeline. It may slow coal exit strategy and influence upcoming Thermal power plant tenders. Bottom line: Thermal power plant tenders will mirror this pivot. AMI contract signals broader RDSS financing shift 8Punjab has set the precedent of DBFOOT in smart metering. If successful, this may cascade to other RDSS states. Contractors must prepare for a market where private capital drives metering rollouts.Details
Adani Power's legal battles expand with Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh commissions 8Adani Power's involvement in multiple litigations underscores strategic maneuvers to navigate regulatory hurdles and secure competitive positioning in key states.
ACME Dayakara Solar vs Telangana commission: Litigation amid solar growth 8The ACME Dayakara Solar case with Telangana's regulator reflects underlying tensions in the rapidly expanding solar sector, with potential implications for policy and tariff adjustments.
Revised AT&C loss penalty calculation to impact MePDCL's fiscal plans 8The recalculated AT&C loss penalty by MSERC may adjust MePDCL's financial liabilities, affecting their fiscal strategies and potential tariff adjustments for upcoming years.
Grid Corporation of Orissa and NTPC clash in significant appeal 8The legal battle between GRIDCO and NTPC before APTEL highlights ongoing regulatory tensions and strategic disputes impacting the Orissa power sector's future regulatory framework.
Tata Power faces regulatory hurdles in Maharashtra and Jharkhand 8Tata Power's ongoing cases against Maharashtra and Jharkhand regulators highlight the intricate regulatory challenges faced by major players in the energy sector. 8These disputes underscore potential delays in project approvals and strategic initiatives.
Upcoming legal verdicts could reshape energy regulatory landscape 8With pivotal cases like Gujarat Gas Limited’s appeal pending, stakeholders must stay informed on potential legal precedents that could alter regulatory frameworks.
APTEL mandates early submissions in key petroleum and gas cases 8The directive for pre-hearing submissions in APTEL's court-II could streamline case proceedings, reducing decision timelines and influencing strategic legal preparations in the energy sector.
New REC terms aim to bolster renewable energy generation 8The draft regulations propose changes designed to better integrate renewable energy into India's power grid. 8This could enhance the marketability of RECs and streamline project development.
NTPC coal transport: Six - year PB Northwest package sets high bar 8The long - term contract locks vendors into 15MMT movement with full siding maintenance. Its six - year scope attracts only large, well - capitalised players. The embedded compliance makes this the anchor package for NTPC coal evacuation. Single E&M subcontractor mandated for Tiuni - Plasu hydro project 8Despite bidder requests, UJVN insists all E&M scope rests with one subcontractor. This limits flexibility but ensures liability clarity. Vendor concentration risk rises.Details
Regulatory loopholes exposed in Section 164 approvals for transmission projects 8APTEL's directive to reevaluate Essar Power’s project underlines the complexities and ambiguities surrounding Section 164 approvals, urging a review of regulatory frameworks.
UERC delays consultant selection amid low bid turnout 8The low bid turnout has prompted the UERC to extend its deadline, which could delay the regulatory process and highlight challenges in attracting consultancy expertise.
New regulations to address state-specific power sector needs in Uttarakhand 8Tailored regulations, including resource adequacy and ancillary services, aim to bolster Uttarakhand's power sector, addressing unique regional challenges.
Hybrid renewable energy systems receive moderate support in new REC multiplier scheme 8Hybrid RE projects are assigned a 1.5 multiplier, reflecting moderate strategic support and pushing developers to consider hybrid solutions in their energy portfolios.
CERC's draft integrates definitions for VPPAs and renewable obligations 8The inclusion of clear definitions for VPPAs and RCO within the REC regulations enhances legal clarity, fostering a more robust regulatory environment for renewable transactions.
NTPC coal contract: Vendors eye relief but financing challenges persist 8Extra time helps contractors finalise bids. But high upfront fleet investment and working capital needs remain unchanged. The core financing bottleneck is untouched by deadline relief. NTPC CO2 capture tender reflects wider decarbonisation policy struggles 8CCUS remains outside India’s cost - recovery frameworks. Without carbon pricing or subsidy, EPC economics are fraught. This tender delay underscores that policy gap.Details
NTPC experiments with stricter governance in civil packages 8In NTPC thermal projects, land-border and Class-I supplier clauses are now sector trends. But across NTPC thermal projects, CSR proportionality and denial of MSE benefits are emerging as anomalies. If NTPC thermal projects replicate these moves, they could shift norms in PSU contracting. For bidders in NTPC thermal projects, these shifts alter the compliance math and pricing strategy.
Discom augmentation tender: Legacy SAS integration burden shifted to EPC 8Contractors must integrate ABB and Areva systems with new bays. Full hardware, software, and licensing costs sit with bidders. This heightens both technical and commercial risk.Details
BHEL tightens cost policing in NDCT tender 8Bidders face strict penalties on free - issue steel and cement, coupled with extra bank guarantees on design charges. The unusual evaluation method could narrow competition and raise costs. Whether this becomes a precedent for future NDCT tenders remains to be seen. No execution period specified in Odisha GIS EPC package 8The tender leaves the completion period blank. Without a defined timeline, bidders cannot calculate escalation or mobilization windows. Contractors may quote inflated contingencies to hedge this risk.Details
8Adani, Torrent, Resonia, and others are in contention in the race for the Latest transmission Line Contracts; all have committed 100% equity, underscoring balance-sheet strength typical of the Latest transmission Line Contracts landscape. The lack of consortia—unusual in many Latest transmission Line Contracts reflects confidence in handling risks solo, aligning with recent trends in Latest transmission Line Contracts.Details
8The fixed EMD quantum is higher than recent PSU solar norms across Solar power projects. This will filter out mid-tier developers in Solar power projects and favor deep-pocketed EPC firms that dominate Solar power projects. For contractors in Solar power projects, cashflow lock-up must be weighed against execution margins across upcoming Solar power projects.Details
It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days. Get the daily updates for : 8LNG 8Crude 8Chemicals 8Fertilizers 8Coal and Coke 8LPG 8Ammonia 8All tankers 8Bulk and Dry cargo Click on Reports for more.Details
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders: 8Tender for replacement of existing ACSR panther conductor Details 8Tender for supply of TAN delta testing of transformer winding and bushings, DGA /BDV/PPM testing of T/F Details 8Tender for supply of multi purpose fire tender Details 8Tender for estimate for 8.50 Km 11 kV line feeder sepreation Details 8Tender for estt. for bifurcaton of 11 kV line Details 8Tender for estimate for 3Km. 33kV line work Details 8Tender for procurement of spares for diaphragm valves of various sizes Details 8Tender for identification repair and maintenance of existing sewer pipe line network Details 8Tender for procurement of miscellaneous spares for running maintenance Details 8Design, engineering, civil construction, supply & delivery, erection, testing and commissioning including transportation & insurance, storage in respect of 132 kV D/C connectivity Details 8Tender for supply and installation of 132kV PT at 132kV substation Details 8Tender for supply, fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning of main gate of power house Details 8Tender for construction of 32KL capacity SMC panel tank Details 8Tender for engineering, manufacturing, testing, supply, insurance, packing and transportation of francis turbine upper labyrinth seals Details 8Tender for engineering, manufacturing, testing, supply, insurance, packing and transportation of francis turbine Details 8Tender for strengthening of existing severely damaged or corroded boom conveyor structures Details 8Tender for reconditioning of wornout roller screen shaft released Details 8Tender for replacement of existing severely damaged or corroded bucket wheel discharge chute Details 8Tender for running contract for carrying out the extension improvement and maintenance work Details 8Tender for horticulture maintenance Details 8Tender for carpentry maintenance works Details 8Tender for work contract for preventive & breakdown maintenance work vertical fire water and emulsifier water pumps Details 8Tender for burner management system retrofitting package Details 8Tender for supply of various consumable item Details 8Tender for replacement of radiators of pole II convertor transformer Details 8Tender for supply & application of fire retardant cable insulating coating for cable Details 8Tender for supply of 6.6 kV, 300 KW, 1476 RPM, 3 phase induction motor Details 8Tender for supply of tools tackles & consumable Details 8Tender for work for construction of cattle trap Details 8Tender for construction of new 11kV line DTR SS alongwith dismantling and reconductoring of 11kV line Details 8Tender for bifurcation of 11 kV feeder Details 8Tender for empanelment of advertising agencies Details 8Tender for supply of battery ground fault tracer Details 8Tender for annual maintenance contract for work of servicing/attending fault /repairing of fire detection & alarm system Details 8Tender for work of miscellaneous preventive/corrective and breakdown maintenance of boiler auxiliaries and equipments of boiler Details 8Tender for work of removal and application of thermal insulation Details 8Tender for procurement of bearing case of FD Fan main beaing housing Details 8Tender for procurement of new LP turbine bladed rotor Details 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing commissioning of total meter solar LED high mast light Details 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing commissioning of 95 kW of grid connected solar PV power plants Details 8Tender for supply of BOBR wagon doors Details 8Tender for construction of RCC protection wall Details 8Tender for construction of RCC protection wall at the earth slipped Details 8Tender for construction of RCC protection wall Details 8Tender for procurement of sodium hypo chlorite Details 8Tender for work of mechanical strengthening and stub strengthening of existing 66kV line Details 8Tender for round the clock routine maintenance of various pumps, blowers, pipelines Details 8Tender for work of mechanical strengthening and stub strengthening of existing 66kV line Details 8Tender for work of mechanical strengthening and stub strengthening of existing 66kV line Details 8Tender for Bi-ARC for erection of 66/132/220kV lines Details 8Tender for Bi-ARC for the emergency restoration of power of 66kV,132kV & 220kV transmission line on tower Details 8Tender for supply and erection of 33 kV UG XLPE 3CX300 Sqmm cable Details 8Tender for supply, installation, testing, commissioning and retrofitting of LT air circuit breakers. Details 8Tender for implementation of 3rd party filed quality assurance for transmission lines Details 8Tender for supply of 33 kV 800A DB CR AB switch with PT insulator. Details 8Tender for procurement of 40 MT caustic soda flakes Details 8Tender for work of AMC of 220 kV, 132 kV & 66 kV EHV lines for attending emergency/ breakdown or outage works of EHV lines of various Details 8Tender for erection, maintenance and dismantling work of overhead HT/LT line TC & HT/LT AB cable Details 8Tender for erection, maintenance and dismantling work of overhead HT/LT line 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 8Design, engineering, manufacture, factory testing, supply, transportation, supervision of installation and commissioning of 33kV and 11kV RMUs for 33 kV substation Details 8Tender for comprehensive project management consultancy services for the work Details 8Tender for restoration of power house Details 8Tender for work of re-insulation in class-F and rewinding of 6.6kV H.T. motors Details 8Tender for roof treatment, inside and outside tit bit wall repair Details 8Tender for system improvement work by drawl of HT /LT line with installation Details 8Tender for procurement of different types of gratings for track hopper Details 8Tender for procurement 90W street lighting LEDs and 9W LED bulbs Details 8Tender for supply, fabrication, erection, testing and commissioning for the establishment of 33/11kV substation with 2 x 8 MVA power transformers Details 8Tender for works contract for carrying out HT/LT DCW Improvement and capital extension works Details 8Tender for work of replacement of rusted 132kV & 33kV gantry structure, equipment structure Details 8Tender for supply of various metallic bellows for flue gas and PA FD ducts Details 8Tender for work of inspection, rectification, ensuring healthiness with complete overhauling of EOT crane Details 8Tender for work of overhauling, servicing & repairing of air preheater and its connected system of boiler Details 8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 220V DC 375AH, Ni-Cd type battery set with dismantling & buyback of existing battery set Details 8Tender for supply of heat restriction consumables for boiler Details 8Tender for routine & breakdown maintenance work of 400/132/11kV A & BTPS switchyard Details 8Tender for construction work of one number barrack Details 8Tender for maintenance of power cooling tower equipment Details 8Tender for maintenance of CW pumps and its associated duct, valves, TWS,EOT etc. Details 8Tender for disc insulator replacement by SRI of 220kV D/C line Details 8Tender for shifting work of bridge Details 8Tender for upgradation of 17km of 66kV double circuit line to 110kV DC line. Details 8Tender for upgradation of 66kV SC line Details 8Tender for revamping and managing of EV charging stations Details 8Tender for replacement of weasel conductor with 11 KV AAAC AL-59, 99 Sq.mm Details 8Tender for laying of AAAC covered conductor Details 8Tender for replacement of weasel conductor Details 8Tender for attending emergency breakdown work & annual routine maintenance work at 220/132/110 kV substations Details You can also click on Tenders for more For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips: 8Saatvik Green Energy Limited – An Integrated Renewable Energy Player Details 8Oil India Surges on JV with RVUNL for 1.2 GW Renewable Projects Details 8Tender for hiring of dewatering pumps for evacuation of water from green belt Details 8GST cut to save investors up to 1.5 trn in renewable sector: Pralhad Joshi Details 8Adani Power shares near record high after 34% rise in 2 days; rally decoded Details 8India launches Rs.42,000 crore nuclear power project in Rajasthan Details 8Mauritania Signs $300 Million Deal for 220 MW Hybrid Solar-Wind Power Plant Details 8Inox Clean Energy begins solar module production at Bavla plant in Gujarat Details 8PESB recommends B Sairam as next Coal India chief Details 8Govt headhunter body recommends B Sairam as next Coal India Chief Details 8NCL CMD B Sairam set to be next Chairman of Coal India Limited Details 8Nations’ plans to ramp up coal, gas and oil extraction ‘will put climate goals beyond reach’ Details 8Countries plan major expansion in fossil fuels disregarding Paris goals: Report Details 8Govt headhunter body recommends B Sairam as next Coal India Chief Details 8IISc and Delta Electronics India develop fast charging solutions for EVs Details 8MNRE mulls rebidding for languishing vanilla solar & wind power projects Details 8Prime Minister Modi Lays Foundation Stone for SJVN’s 200 MW Solar Project in Khavda, Gujarat Details 8India powers ahead: Record energy output and diversified supply signal drive for energy independence Details 8MP achieves historic milestone in renewable energy Details 8The evolving landscape of rooftop solar in India: Challenges and opportunities Details 8Ceigall India rises 3% on winning this deal from Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Details 82 Stocks to buy now for an upside of up to 25%; Recommended by Trade Brains Portal Details 8HPSEBL to recruit over 2,600 youth to strengthen power services Details 8NTPC to Acquire Uranium Assets Overseas Details 8Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lay foundation stone of Major Hydro Power Projects of NEEPCO in Arunachal Pradesh Details You can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails
1) VRE barely dented peak demand on 2025-09-19 8During the all-India peak, variable renewables contributed just 3.61% of demand met. Inference — Peak fell in the non-solar window; wind under-delivered relative to evening ramp need. Why it matters — Peak-hour firmness still leans on thermal and hydro; short VRE share limits price compression headroom.
2) Solar window delivered deep VRE penetration intraday 8Within solar hours on 2025-09-19, VRE penetration topped ~30.63% in select blocks. Inference — Midday surplus is material yet time-bounded; balancing hinges on flexible demand or pumping. Why it matters — Monetising this shoulder-hour surplus needs storage or load-shift; otherwise curtailment/low MCPs persist. 3) Frequency excursions were minimal on Sunday 8On 2025-09-21, total time outside 49.9–50.05 Hz was 0:01:56 (hh:mm:ss). Inference — Weekend load profile and fewer ramp shocks aided tight control. Why it matters — Low excursion time caps deviation exposure and reduces ancillaries needed for correction.
4) Day-to-day tightening in frequency bands 8Excursion time improved from 0:02:42 (2025-09-19) to 0:01:44 (2025-09-20). Inference — Better day-ahead schedules and milder ramps likely trimmed control error (cross-check with VRE profiles). Why it matters — Consistent improvement lowers penalty tails and ancillary spend volatility.
5) Eastern Region voltage discipline held at 100% compliance 8On 2025-09-20, major ER 400 kV nodes reported 100.00% time within the IEGC voltage band. Inference — Adequate VAR/tap management kept corridor transfer capability intact during ramps. Why it matters — Clean voltage profile preserves ATC and curtails reactive losses, improving transfer economics.
6) ATC violations were nil across reported corridors on 2025-09-21 8The System Reliability Indices table shows 0.00% “Percentage of time ATC was violated”. Inference — Constraints were not binding at corridor level; price spreads reflect supply/mix more than transmission scarcity that day. Why it matters — On unconstrained days, MCP signals better represent generation stack economics, useful for hedging.
7) HPX RTM showed patchy liquidity footprints 8The latest weekly HPX RTM snapshot page contains ~33 ‘0.00’ entries across bids/volumes/schedules. Inference — Micro-liquidity gaps persist in specific blocks; participants risk partial fills and slippage if not staggered. Why it matters — Execution quality on RTM improves with sliced orders/venue-mixing; thin books amplify price impact.
8) Southern Region ops: clear peak–off-peak energy swing 8SR “Day Energy (Net MU)” display shows distinct off-peak vs evening-peak footprints for 2025-09-21 (values displayed on summary page). Inference — Load shape remains steep; without storage/PSP absorption, evening dependence on thermal peakers persists. Why it matters — Peak MU concentration raises exposure to spot volatility; contracts need peak-aligned hedges. Click on Details for more
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8Cooling tower packages remain reliant on two–three Indian players. In the latest thermal power tenders landscape, limited competition risks inflated pricing and weaker bargaining power. Whether BHEL diversifies vendor pools in future packages is the larger question—one that will shape outcomes in latest thermal power tenders. 8If pre-qualification widens and sourcing expands across latest thermal power tenders, the vendor base could deepen; if not, concentration will persist. Stakeholders watching latest thermal power tenders should track bid participation and PQ tweaks closely.Details
Private sector drives 80% of India’s renewable capacity, notes CMD 8With the private sector developing the majority of India's renewable infrastructure, the emphasis on crowding in capital at scale is critical for sustaining growth. 8This insight is vital for financial analysts and investors.
Reserved order in power dispute may signal regulatory realignment in Himachal Pradesh 8The expected decision could prompt a reevaluation of regulatory norms, impacting the operational strategies of electricity suppliers and consumers.
Flowgen Renewable Energy challenges HPSEBL in legal tussle 8Flowgen Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd.'s legal case against HPSEBL has been scheduled for a hearing in October, highlighting ongoing regulatory disputes that could affect renewable project timelines in Himachal Pradesh.
HPPTCL's tariff review petition signals potential regulatory shifts 8HPPTCL's pursuit of a tariff review against HPSEBL may prompt significant changes in the regulatory framework, impacting future power transmission agreements and pricing structures. Click on Details for moreDetails
Reduction in GST for renewables: A catalyst for cheaper clean energy 8The GST reduction on renewable energy components is expected to lower project costs significantly. 8IREDA's endorsement of this move underscores its potential to make clean energy more viable and widespread.
HPSEBL and Hateshwari Hydro Energy petition marks critical regulatory juncture 8As the petition moves forward, industry professionals need to stay informed about potential regulatory shifts that could redefine strategic operations in the region.
Awaited verdict in HPSEBL case could impact regional power dynamics 8The conclusion of arguments in this legal dispute signifies a potential shift in how power projects are managed in Himachal Pradesh, with implications for future regulatory and contractual frameworks.
HPSEBL's legal challenge reveals potential policy shifts in power sector 8The case between HPSEBL and Darjeeling Power may indicate upcoming policy adjustments. 8The outcome could redefine regulatory standards, making it essential reading for executives.
Energy sector litigation: HPSEBL and Swadeshi delay ruling awaited 8The upcoming decision on Swadeshi’s delay application is pivotal, potentially affecting regulatory procedures and dispute resolution timelines in India's energy sector. Click on Details for moreDetails
8MP Discom transformer tender bypasses digital monitoring norms seen elsewhere Indian Power news. No mention of online monitoring or IoT readiness appears in the specifications, a notable gap for Indian Power news watchers. Other utilities increasingly demand such features for reliability tracking, a trend across Indian Power news coverage. 8This omission signals either cost sensitivity or lagging policy uptake, a storyline recurring in Indian Power news. For sector trackers, this is one to watch in Indian Power news. Details
High - capacity transformer supply still struggling to find bidders 8The repeated deferrals suggest few OEMs are ready to commit to the 500MVA transformer build. Global supply chain and site readiness may be factors. The promoter’s flexibility underscores urgency but also dependence on limited suppliers. Technical scope clarified — rooftop solar RESCO 8Developers must set up 2×650kWp DC arrays feeding into 2×500kW AC inverters under net - metering. Oversizing is deliberate to maximise energy yield. Hospital and medical college integration makes access and safety uniquely complex.Details
Chimney scope aligns with three 800MW units but technical details are missing 8The package is tied to three units but design codes and deliverables are not disclosed. This creates uncertainty on stack height liner material and aviation norms. Bidders will struggle to price without clarity. REC’s extension practice shows systemic pattern in Karnataka 8This is not an accident but part of REC’s tendering rhythm. By synchronising multiple projects REC seeks to benchmark tariffs. The risk is bidder fatigue and price bunching rather than cost discovery.Details
Hybrid delivery model reshapes consultancy scope 8The tender requires legal expertise under a hybrid format splitting work between onsite and remote. This creates interface complexity and blurred cost recovery. Contractors face uncertainty on travel and expense liabilities.
MSETCL substation: Pre - bid tie - up shifts risk before tariff certainty 8MSETCL is requiring EPC tie - ups before submitting to the BPC reversing normal sequencing. This forces contractors to price under uncertainty. The promoter gains insulation from tariff volatility.Details
8Kishore Infrastructures won at Rs.72.7 lakh while ARG quoted Rs.3.76 crore. The 81 percent spread is far outside sector norms. Such disparity suggests either reckless undercutting or structural flaws in cost assumptions.Details
8The combination of split awards and arithmetic corrections may set a template for Rajasthan’s RDSS tenders. Vendors should expect this dual strategy to persist. Its replication would shape bidding strategies across upcoming circles.Details
8The winning bid is less than one - tenth of the next competitor’s offer. The spread exceeds 877 percent highlighting an outlier quote. Such extreme undercutting is rare in RDSS tenders.Details
8Power and Energy Consultants India Ltd (PECI) has entered at least three packages. Their presence provides some competition but still leaves the field narrow. This could evolve into a duopoly dynamic between PECI and WAPCOS. In these Solar power projects tenders, PECI’s multi-package play signals serious intent. 8Across these Solar power projects tenders, bidder depth remains thin. For developers tracking Solar power projects tenders, the immediate takeaway is limited rivalry despite headline interest. Procurement teams evaluating Solar power projects tenders should watch price-discovery risks if the field stays two-firm. As further Solar power projects tenders are released, the balance could shift if a third consultant enters. Details
8Polycab and Lumino Industries traditionally cable suppliers are now competing as EPC contractors. Their entry expands competitive dynamics but raises questions on execution bandwidth. How they price turnkey risks will be closely watched.Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders: 8Tender for supply and commissioning of RTU at various substation Details 8Tender for supply of idlers for CHP Details 8Tender for procurement of spares/consumables for rail track maintenance of 1x660 MW for coal handling Details 8Tender for maintenance of generator and associated auxiliaries, excitation system Details 8Tender for miscellaneous cabling contract for power plant Details 8Tender for supply all materials providing tower foundation ACSR panther conductor Details 8Tender for supply of ECO hopper spill over ash disposal tray Details 8Tender for works contract for laying of UG cable and erection of HT/LT line Details 8Tender for civil work for various foundations Details 8Tender for construction of temporary dyke and dewatering Details 8Tender for supply and delivery of crane spares, etc. Details 8Tender for replacement of underground pipelines Details 8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of automatic water level recorder alongwith Details 8Tender for AMC for the departmental heavy earth moving machinery Details 8Tender for supply & replacement of condenser for bluestar chiller Details 8Tender for supply of stay set complete for operation and maintenance works Details 8Tender for supply of LT three phase channel cross arm Details 8Tender for work for replacement of suspension/ tension conventional insulator Details 8Tender for supply of natural draft cooling tower Details 8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of new 33kV source line Details 8Tender for interconnection of 33 kV railway from substation Details 8Tender for empanelment of agencies for restoration of distribution infrastructure Details 8Tender for supply of LT automatic change over switch Details 8Tender for work contract for de-silting work Details 8Tender for supply installation testing commissioning of submesible non clog slurry sewerage dewatering pump Details 8Tender for fabrication and supply of cross bracing set complete Details 8Tender for dewatering work of plunge pool Details 8Tender for construction of 02 number of bunkers Details 8Tender for upgradation of 17km of 66kV double circuit line to 110kV DC line. Details 8Tender for procurement of 40 km of LT aerial bunched cable of size 1x25 sq.mm Details 8Tender for renovation of drinking water distribution system Details 8Tender for purchase of LT ABC 25Sqmm Details 8Tender for constructing 1.2KM 11kV using covered conductor Details 8Tender for HT/LT and HT post inseration Details 8Tender for biennial civil maintenance and housekeeping work Details 8Tender for round the clock routine work of assistance in coal movement operation at coal handling plant Details 8Tender for work of daily routine/preventive and breakdown maintenance of WDS-6/WDM-2/WDS-4B locomotive Details 8Tender for daily routine maintenance and repair work of rail track Details 8Tender for picking of stones, boulders, foreign materials Details 8Tender for assistance in the operation, maintenance and breakdown maintenance of stacker/re-claimer Details 8Tender for supply of various LT cables Details 8Tender for work of cleaning, routine/preventive and breakdown maintenance of fuel oil pump house Details 8Tender for routine and breakdown maintenance of coal mill reject system Details 8Tender for procurement of 20 MT ISI marked polypropylene yellow coloured rope Details 8Tender for procurement of metallic expansion bellow for Flue gas Details 8Tender for procurement of conveyor belt Details 8Tender for complete overhauling of 6.6KV HT motors of U-5 on upcoming Details 8Tender for supply of double pole transformer structure material complete set Details 8Tender for construction of control room and allied civil works for the proposed 33/11 kV substation Details 8Tender for construction of control room and allied civil works Details 8Tender for construction of control room and allied civil works for the proposed 33/11 kV substation Details 8Tender for construction of control room and allied civil works Details 8Tender for construction of control room with electrification septic tank ,sewer line Details 8Tender for repairing of existing chain link fencing Details 8Tender for procurement of LV, MV and DC system Details 8Tender for procurement of internals of pressure vessels Details 8Tender for supply and delivery of flat twin core, LT, PVC cables of size Details 8Design, manufacture, testing before dispatch & delivery of 600 sets of 450 KVAr rating Details 8Tender for construction of control room, providing plinth foundations for structures and equipments Details 8Tender for augmentation of transformation capacity of ss by addition of 132/33kV,1x25 MVA power transformer Details 8Tender for annual maintenance contract for the work of repairing, overhauling, alignment & servicing of old 245kV CB/ DB isolator & earth switch of various Details 8Tender for annual maintenance for civil work Details 8Tender forr AMC for services during annual & emergency outages at HVDC terminal station Details 8Tender for work of stub strengthening, tower leg Details You can also click on Tenders for more For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips: 8Novel fast charging solution for electric vehicles Details 8Beyond Megawatts: The human cost of Kishtwar’s hydroelectric boom Details 8Avaada Group Expands Renewable Energy with Surendranagar Solar Plant Details 8Residue to resource: Turning agricultural waste into renewable energy Details 8Green steel needs renewable energy, hydrogen, scrap recycling, CCUS: IREDA CMD Details 8Carbon emissions from India's power sector may peak by 2030 Details 8Waaree Energies and 3 other Solar stocks with PEG less than 1 to keep in your radar Details 8India records lowest solar-plus-storage tariff at MP Morena project Details 8Serentica Renewables, SECI ink India’s first load-following renewable PPA Details 8Oil India, RVUNL to Jointly Develop 1.2 GW Green Energy Projects in Rajasthan Details 8Waaree Energies to acquire 76% stake in smart meter firm Racemosa Details 8Our Efforts Are Focussed On Reducing Imports In Hydrogen Production: NITI Aayog Member Saraswat Details 8Hydrogen to play transformative role in India's space missions: Isro chief Details 8Dhordo in Kutch set to become Gujarat’s fourth solar village Details 8Meta looking to enter power-trading business as AI demand surges Details 8Gujarat sees peak power demand of 23,800 MW as monsoon retreats Details 8Knowledge Nugget: National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025 Details 8Why phasing out ISTS waiver is a step towards equitable energy development Details 8Foundation Stone For Rajasthan Nuclear Power Project To Be Laid On September 25 Details 8India's power sector emissions drop for second time in 50 years Details You can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails
NTPC Mouda tender reflects reversal of quick procurement drive 8While NTPC has recently pushed to shorten tender cycles this case diverges. Ten extensions contradict the promoter’s digitisation and speed narrative. The reversal may undermine credibility in automation procurement. State promoter’s late - cycle thermal strategy stands out 8HPGCL’s decision to add 800 MW thermal capacity in 2025 is unusual amid a national RE shift; the ash handling EPC is a signal of policy persistence. For vendors tracking Thermal power plant tenders, this move suggests the pipeline may not be closed. If Thermal power plant tenders continue to surface from state promoters, it points to a trend; if Thermal power plant tenders remain sporadic, it’s an outlier. Either way, aligning bids and supply chains to Thermal power plant tenders now could shape go-to-market strategy.Details
Pattern mirrors wider state genco struggles with ESG consultancy bids 8Repeated extensions resemble recent delays in similar state utility tenders. Weak market response to ESG consultancy packages is becoming a pattern. MPPGCL adds another case to the list. Compliance deadlines clash with tendering delays at Koradi FGD 8Compliance deadlines clash with tendering delays at Koradi FGD. FGD systems are statutory but bid dates keep slipping, a pattern mirrored across FGD contracts in India. The mismatch could expose MAHAGENCO to regulatory penalties, a risk that underscores the execution fragility seen in FGD contracts in India. Contractors may gain time, but repeated extensions in FGD contracts in India weaken project commissioning credibility and investor confidence. Unless procurement discipline tightens, Koradi may join the backlog of delayed FGD contracts in India.Details
ICT procurement: NTPC risks higher prices if vendor turnout stays low 8With thin participation OEMs enjoy stronger bargaining power. Prices for core materials like CRGO steel are already inflated. NTPC may end up paying a premium unless competition broadens. Pattern of ash dyke civil works facing procurement drag 8Pattern of ash dyke civil works facing procurement drag persists across NTPC thermal projects and comparable state-sector builds. In NTPC thermal projects, similar packages have slipped as soil unpredictability repeatedly emerges as the geotechnical bottleneck driving risk premiums and bid hesitancy. 8Benchmarks from NTPC thermal projects and recent state tenders show that clearer risk allocation for ground improvement, tighter constructability sequencing, and early geotech calibration are decisive. How BHEL stages investigations, mitigation, and contracting on this package could set a precedent for future supercritical units across NTPC thermal projects as well as state utilities. For EPC bidders tracking NTPC thermal projects, this outcome will be a bellwether.Details
Re - tender raises doubt on PGCIL’s bundling strategy 8GIS packages spanning distant nodes may not deliver efficiency. The first failed attempt points to poor commercial design. Whether PGCIL unbundles or persists will set the precedent.
Potential precedent for future intra - state BOOT tenders 8Potential precedent for future intra-state BOOT tenders: by issuing a name fix via late amendment, PFCCL may normalise this sequencing, a point that will echo across News on power sector discussions. Future bidders may anticipate similar post-deadline clarifications, which News on power sector trackers will read as a signal of policy drift. If repeated, this could hard-code a wait-and-see posture that slows bid finalisation an outcome already visible in News on power sector narratives around intra-state rollouts. 8For procurement planners, the lesson often stressed in News on power sector briefings is to lock nomenclature and approvals earlier in the timeline. Absent that, News on power sector stakeholders should expect rising transaction costs and a structural inefficiency in intra-state project rollouts.Details
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders: 8Tender for overhauling and reconditioning of open and close gear box Details 8Tender for renewal and strengthening of most corroded damaged trestles brazings Details 8Tender for supply of numerical over current protection relays for LT switchgear feeder Details 8Tender for supply of ECO hopper spill over ash disposal tray Details 8Tender for works for effecting services in various schemes Details 8Tender for supply of 200Nos of 22 kV standalone complete sets of structure materials Details 8Tender for supply of metallic expansion joints Details 8Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of main cooling water pump motor set Details 8Tender for repair of spillway glacis, providing sill beam Details 8Tender for supply, retrofitting, testing and commissioning of new fast acting brushless excitation system Details 8Tender for construction of 4 platform supply vessels Details 8Tender for work of overhauling, repairing, to carry out actual load test & certification of 125/20 Ton EOT crane Details 8Tender for replacement of various high energy drain valvess Details 8Tender for supply & installation of marshalling box with accessories for station service transformers Details 8Tender for works of complete overhauling of HP and IP stop/control valves Details 8Tender for work of replacement of complete crusher body Details 8Tender for supply of vertical rigid life line and installation of vertical life line Details 8Tender for erection work of 66kV LILO line Details 8Tender for construction of 11kV spur line with AAAC covered conductor Details 8Tender for shifting and dismantling a portion of 33 kV railway feeder Details 8Tender for supply of 1 No. of indoor type 9 unit panel Details 8Tender for work of overhauling / servicing with providing & fixing of required spares of 245kV circuit breakers Details 8Tender for supply, fabrication and erection of GI steel structures Details 8Tender for supply, fabrication and erection of GI steel structures, earthing materials, etc. Details 8Tender for supply of 11kV tapping cross arm Details 8Tender for engagement of consultancy service Contract for preparation of DPR for setting up of one model solar Details 8Tender for supply of spares for boiler feed pump Details 8Tender for supply of LED lights Details 8Tender for detailed geotechnical investigation Details 8Tender for supply of in-situ probe type on line CO, SOx, NOx, CO2 flue gas analyser with accessories Details 8Tender for requirement of safety valves and its spares installed in turbine Details 8Tender for chimney package Details 8Tender for supply and erection of 110kV XLPE cable Details 8Tender for urgent repairing of RCC pipe line leakage Details 8Tender for biennial contract for deployment of water tanker in ash dyke Details 8Tender for supply of 2 set of OTDR with accessories and 9 set of power meter and laser Details 8Tender for procurement of 66kV transmission lines and substation hardware fitting items. Details 8Tender for supply of XLPE cable for working voltages Details 8Tender for supply of power cable fault locator, XLPE cable Details 8Tender for supply of various types of copper FRLS cables Details 8Tender for procurement of critical and recommended spares Details 8Tender for civil works for repair and renovation Details 8Tender for procurement of sewage treatment plant Details 8Tender for civil, structural and architectural works Details 8Tender for supply of oil filled service transformer Details 8Tender for supply of 11kV standalone structure material complete set Details 8Tender for supply of various sizes of SEC wire Details 8Tender for supply of smart pneumatic positioners Details 8Tender for work of collection of fly ash, bed ash Details 8Tender for supply of various types of vacuum interrupter Details 8Tender for construction of cupboards, vitrified floor tiles and other civil works Details 8Tender for construction of b/wall, aluminum work, electrical work and other civil works Details 8Tender for supply and installation of LT fuse sets in 11/0.4 KVA substations Details 8Tender for shifting and reconstruction of 11 kV, LT lines and substations Details 8Tender for repairing of the damaged embankment portion at 10MW solar plant Details 8Tender for work of painting H-frame of 66 kV H-frame lines Details 8Tender for replacement of existing 2x100 MVA 220/132 kV ICT by 2x200 MVA 220/132 kV ICT Details 8Tender for replacement of existing 2x100 MVA 220/132 kV ICT Details 8Tender for supply of end-user infrastructure Details 8Tender for estimate for installaion of 36 no. DTR fencing for DTR Details 8Tender for estimate for DTR fencing Details 8Tender for supply of clamp meter/tong tester/digital power analyzer Details 8Tender for sealing services for attending ash leakages Details 8Tender for work of up-gradation of capacity of 400kV bus, TBC bay Details 8Tender for work of erection and strengthening of H-frame lines Details 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing commissioning of 362 kW of grid connected solar PV power plants Details 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing commissioning of 96 kW of grid connected solar PV power plants Details 8Tender for procurement of electric line materials Details 8Tender for special estimate to create 132kV bay for feeding additional 20/25mva 132kV T/F Details 8Tender for supply of 110kV 100 sqmm AAAC AL7 XLPE insulated CC Details 8Tender for supply of belt feeder for raw coal feeder Details 8Tender for supply of miscellaneous electrical items Details 8Tender for outsourcing of the biennial contract for operation & maintenance of the fire protection system Details 8Tender for execution of works contract for capital, DCW, improvement, HT/LT lines Details 8Tender for supply, fabrication, erection of GI steel structures, earthing, materials, etc Details 8Tender for supply of 36 inch center distance worm gear and shaft assembly Details 8Tender for execution of works contract for capital, DCW, improvement, HT/LT lines Details 8Tender for execution of works contract for capital, DCW, improvement, HT/LT lines and DT maintenance works Details 8Tender for execution of works contract for capital, DCW, improvement, HT/LT lines Details 8Tender for appointment of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) service provider Details 8Tender for appointment of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) service provider for smart prepaid metering Details 8Tender for appointment of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) service Details 8Tender for AMC for repair laying and jointing of conveyor belts Details 8Tender for appointment of advanced metering infrastructure Details 8Tender for appointment of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) service Details 8Tender for procurement of rubber pads for wagon tipplers Details 8Tender for SITC of new 12 HP VRF/VRV system and new ducting work Details 8Tender for construction of 33 kV substation Details 8Tender for R and M works at various Details 8Tender for construction of 33 kV substation Details 8Tender for supply of various type gear boxes with drive Details 8Tender for supply of spares of mechanical seal of BFP and booster pump Details 8Tender for requirement of various orifices installed in PF piping of HP-1103 bowl mill system Details 8Tender for supply of P-way materials Details 8Tender for supply of P-way materials for maintenance of railway track Details 8Tender for WC for repairing of complete bearing wheel assembly main support wheel Details 8Tender for expert engineer for AC system Details 8Tender for bi-ennial rate contract (BRC) for complete boiler plant Details 8Tender for supply, dismantling and commissioning of new acid tank with accessories & piping Details 8Tender for various civil work Details 8Tender for construction of RCC wall at stacker reclaimer Details 8Tender for supply of 1.5/2.0 ton capacity split A.C installed at various Details 8Tender for development of 11 kV outgoing area including construction of cable trench Details 8Tender for construction of single circuit transmission line Details 8Tender for procurement of 20 KL transformer oil tanker machine. Details 8Tender for procurement of 10 kV digital insulation tester. Details 8Tender for repairing, inspection and testing of 50 MVA, 132/33 kV power transformers Details 8Tender for biennial rate contract for maintenance of room air conditioner Details 8Tender for biennial contract for operation of AHP and ESPs of all units along Details 8Tender for tit-bit repair of plant Details 8Tender for supply, fabrication, erection of GI steel structures, earthing, materials, etc Details 8Tender for supply and erection of 15 deg fabricated ceramic coal bend for HP 803 bowl mills Details 8Tender for supply, fabrication, erection of GI steel structures, earthing, materials, etc., Details 8Tender for construction of precast compound wall and misc. civil works Details 8Tender for annual rate contract for attending all emergency/breakdown/schedule/preventive maintenance repair works etc. of 220kV line through underground cable Details 8Tender for annual maintenance contract for repairs, overhauling of 33 kV/11kV VCB installed at various Details 8Tender for work of providing & fixing electrical insulation Details 8Tender for upgradation of SCADA system at 220kV substation Details 8Tender for replacement of old existing 0.2 ACSR panther conductor by equivalent Details 8Tender for replacement of old existing 0.2 ACSR panther conductor Details You can also click on Tenders for more For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips: 8PM to lay foundation stone for nuclear power plant, other projects in Rajasthan on Sep 25 Details 8Smart meters to be installed in residences of govt officials legislators Haryana minister Vij Details 8JSW Energy to acquire Tidong Hydro Project for Rs1,728 crore in renewables push Details 8Solar stock in focus after Co. to acquire 76% stake in Racemosa Energy to foray into Smart Meter business Details 8RS.5,000 Cr Investment: Power stock jumps after announcing solar and renewable project in India Details 8Sardar Swaran Singh Institute Invites Experts For Bio-Energy Plant Inspections Details 8RP Sanjiv Goenka Group to set up 3 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh Details 8CERC to finalise virtual PPA guidelines soon Details 8Adani Power A Turnaround In India’s Corporate History, Says Morgan Stanley With 29 Pc Stock Upside Details 8Blue Energy Motors raises $30 million from Nikhil Kamath, Omnitex Details 8Centre likely to nudge next bidders of coal mines to turn some reserves into gases Details 8Coal: Backbone of India's Energy Ecosystem Details 8Over Rs 10K crore water cess of industries pending, says CM Mohan Charan Details 8India Triples Non-Fossil Power Details 8Green energy stock to buy now for an upside of more than 30%; Recommended by UBS Details 8First time, India’s CO2 emissions from power sector dip in Jan-June Details 8Rare drop in power sector CO emissions in first half of 2025 Details 8Rajasthan’s Rs 42,000 crore Mahi Banswara project will mark entry of NTPC in nuclear power sector Details 8Decoding India's electrical steel landscape -- A 360-degree view Details 8SEC signs MoU with India’s NTPC to establish power plant services company Details 8Optimizing power generation and cost efficiency in a solar-powered building Details 8A.P.’s solar power generation capacity stands at 5,006 MW, says Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar Details 8India unveils strategy to boost geothermal energy generation Details 8Rajasthan Emerges as Nuclear Power Hub with Banswara Project Adding 5900 MW Capacity Details You can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails
DVC Konar project: Hybrid GIS/AIS design adds complexity 8The pooling station is not standard mixing GIS and AIS at different voltages. Contractors must grapple with interfaces across equipment classes. This design could deter bidders with limited hybrid experience. Godhna project: Environmental compliance obligations unclear 8There is no mention of FGD systems ash disposal or water sourcing mandates. These compliance gaps can inflate EPC costs and cause regulatory delays. Investors remain wary of such omissions.Details
APTEL's new directive demands proactive legal engagement in P&NG matters 8The directive for early submissions and constant case monitoring signals a shift towards more dynamic legal proceedings in the energy sector. Energy sector on alert as APTEL reschedules key court proceedings 8The postponement of APTEL's Court-II hearings could create uncertainties in regulatory timelines, prompting energy companies to adjust their strategic roadmaps accordingly. Delay in APTEL hearings could influence power project timelines 8Project developers and financiers should prepare for potential knock-on effects in project approvals and dispute resolutions due to tribunal rescheduling. IREDA policy update tightens confidentiality for whistleblowers 8With a renewed focus on confidentiality, IREDA's updated policy ensures whistleblowers' identities remain protected. 8This critical measure aims to encourage more reports of misconduct without fear of retaliation, strengthening ethical oversight. Torrent Power leads with multiple cases against Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission 8Torrent Power has three simultaneous cases filed against the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, indicating potentially contentious regulatory or operational disagreements. 8Industry stakeholders should monitor these disputes for implications on future regulatory frameworks in Gujarat. ACME and Adani headline major regulatory battles in energy sector 8With multiple ongoing disputes, major players like ACME and Adani reveal the intense regulatory landscape they navigate, affecting their strategic operations and market positioning. Click on Details for moreDetails
Tribunal decision could reshape transmission tariff policies 8The outcome of TANGEDCO and Moxie Power’s appeals against CERC may lead to significant changes in transmission tariff policies, affecting stakeholder strategies across the sector. Adani Power's Udupi plant challenges ?195 crore disallowance in capital costs 8Adani Power Ltd. contests CERC's disallowance of substantial additional capital costs for its Udupi power plant. 8The case could set a precedent for future regulatory assessments of power plant operational expenses. Safeguard duty compensation: tribunal supports higher carrying cost for solar projects 8In a boost for the solar sector, the tribunal’s ruling on ACME’s appeal may influence future regulatory decisions on duty compensation, ensuring developers aren’t financially disadvantaged. DVC's tariff methodology faces legal challenges 8The Tribunal deliberates on the legality of WBERC's tariff orders, which allegedly retroactively altered tariff methodologies, in a case with significant implications for regulatory practices and consumer rights. Adani Electricity embroiled in regulatory disputes spanning multiple states 8Adani Electricity's persistent legal battles with the Maharashtra and Central Electricity Regulatory Commissions underscore the strategic complexities and regulatory friction faced by major power players in India. Project delays loom as regulatory appeals pile up in court 8The extensive backlog of appeals signifies potential delays in power project execution, highlighting the urgent need for streamlined legal processes to maintain market momentum. Click on Details for moreDetails
New inspection protocols set for bioenergy plants under MNRE program 8SSS-NIBE has introduced revised guidelines for plant inspections, mandating compliance for Central Financial Assistance. 8This change underscores a regulatory shift aiming to enhance operational efficiency and environmental compliance. Regulatory compliance pressures intensify with new BIS standards 8As new models and capacities are added to the ALMM, manufacturers face escalating pressures to meet stringent BIS compliance, affecting production timelines and market strategies. Appeal tribunal enforces Rs. 6.51/unit tariff despite procedural delays in solar project 8Procedural hurdles faced by Celestial Solar Solutions did not sway the tribunal to grant a higher tariff, highlighting strict adherence to regulatory timelines and agreements. Tariff division expansion at DERC amid regulatory challenges 8DERC's tariff division is expanding its team with new consultants, reflecting a strategic focus on managing complex tariff orders and regulatory proceedings effectively. Tribunal tackles asset decapitalization debate in Uttarakhand hydro project 8Decapitalization of damaged assets raises complex regulatory debates as Him Urja seeks clarity on tariff impacts amidst infrastructure reconstruction. Delhi Electricity Commission faulted for tariff inadequacies leading to RPO lapses 8The tribunal criticized the Delhi Electricity Commission for creating financial hurdles that led to Discoms' RPO non-compliance. 8This judgment underscores the importance of accurate tariff settings. Click on Details for moreDetails
Talabira tender signals shift to stricter norms 8The combination of CTI testing strict BGs and free - issue globalisation marks a tightening of standards in Indian cooling tower tenders. If repeated this will become the new norm for large thermal projects. Powergrid imposes six - month cap on CRZ clearance 8Consultants must deliver regulatory approvals within six months irrespective of government delays. Such hard timelines shift uncontrollable risks to service providers. The structure could deter broader participation.Details
1) ER–NR ATC bind shallow, not redundancy stress 8On 2025-09-18, ER→NR ATC breached 3 blocks (0.75 hours, 3.13%). Inference — With (N-1) showing zero, these binds reflect corridor headroom, not redundancy. Why it matters — Price spreads here signal transfer-limit stress, curatives should target ATC uplift.
2) Frequency tails showed uneven ramp handling 8On 2025-09-18, average frequency was 49.988 Hz; min dipped 49.855 Hz. Inference — Dual tails (131 >50.03 Hz; 230 Why it matters — More time in penalty bands raises deviation charges for states. Ancillary schedules nearly net-zero on energy On 2025-09-18, SCUC-Up 66,072 MWh vs SCUC-Down −64,616 MWh (net +1,456). Inference — Flexibility support dominated; bulk correction minimal. Why it matters — Ramp scarcity, not energy deficit, is what drives cost exposure. 8Pre-dawn RTM blocks cleared near floor On 2025-09-18, MCP slid from Rs 3.61/kWh (00:00–00:15) to Rs 2.06/kWh (01:15–01:30). Inference — Thin bids created saw-tooth pricing; no parallel system stress evident. Why it matters — Mis-timed orders risk 2× cost swing inside one hour. 8Southern hydro exceeded plan by 34% On 2025-09-17, hydro actual was 179.42 MU vs programme 133.59 MU. Inference — Extra dispatch met ramp needs, curbing up-reg the next day. Why it matters — Sustained hydro flex stabilises reserves, containing ancillary outlay. 8Rajasthan coal yards brimmed above 200% On 2025-09-17, Chhabra-I PH-2 held 213%, Suratgarh STPS 164%, Kota 122% of norm. Inference — Overstocking can push partial-load ops, lifting aux losses. Why it matters — Carry costs and inefficiency penalties rise; pacing rail flow avoids waste. 8ER 765 kV substations stayed within band all day On 2025-09-17, Ranchi, Angul, Gaya, Jharsuguda, Sasaram held 100% within IEGC band. Inference — Strong VAR support and taps kept voltage profile clean. Why it matters — Compliance preserves transfer capability and avoids reactive penalties. 8Early RTM whipsaw exposed liquidity gaps On 2025-09-18, MCPs swung from Rs 3.61/kWh to Rs 2.06/kWh within adjacent blocks. Inference — Micro-liquidity, not (N-1) stress, drove these moves. Why it matters — Single-venue execution risks adverse selection; staggered bidding trims volatility. Click on Details for more Details
1) Bidder pool likely to consolidate around domestic EPC majors 8With foreign OEMs restricted domestic EPCs with Indian manufacturing will dominate. Expect a smaller but stronger bidder group. Competition may weaken in number but not capability.
2) Rooftop solar: Strict pricing caps imposed on transport and installation splits 8Bid schedules for Solar power projects in India break prices into four buckets with percentage limits. For Solar power projects in India, any excess over the cap is withheld until commissioning, a safeguard common across rooftop packages and increasingly used in Solar power projects in India. The approach curbs overpricing in Solar power projects in India but erodes contractor flexibility on logistics and installation splits across Solar power projects in India.Details
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8PGCIL has awarded a one of a kind package for a 400kV mobile GIS bay, marking India’s first utility scale experiment with deployable substations and setting a new reference point for Transmission equipment tenders in India. Toshiba beat Hitachi and Hyosung to secure the Rs 18.83 crore contract. The move signals a shift toward grid resilience tools within Transmission equipment tenders in India, but the commercial details leave key questions unanswered. 8Hitachi, Hyosung, and Toshiba all qualified, reflecting healthy vendor interest and showing that Transmission equipment tenders in India can avoid the single bidder trap often seen in high tech trials. Yet pricing behaviour remains the true unknown across Transmission equipment tenders in India, and the market will watch follow on packages to see how risk and price discovery evolve.Details
CTUIL consultancy tender for Raghanesda GIS sees deadline pushed 8The bid submission has been extended from 17 to 26 September A single 9day extension signals potential low initial participation The consultancy role covers independent engineer oversight of GIS augmentation. 8The short extension may reflect low participation from qualified consultancies GIS augmentation expertise is less widespread compared to AIS This constraint could limit competition unless PQCs are eased.Details
For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips: 8Tender for supply of 52 kV bushings for various substations Details 8Tender for replacement of entire defective batch/lot of CLR insulators Details 8Tender for replacement of entire defective batch/lot of CLR insulators with fresh/new CLR insulators Details 8Tender for replacement of entire defective batch/lot of CLR insulators Details 8Tender for construction of retaining structures at tower Details 8Tender for construction of watch tower Details 8Tender for procurement of 245kV bus post insulator Details 8Tender for annual maintenance contract of OPGW fibre network Details 8Tender for replacement of condensate stabilser with U stamping Details 8Tender for drifting work for geotechnical investigations Details 8Tender for supply installation, testing and commissioning of shaft current monitoring system Details 8Tender for laying of overhead optical fiber cable Details 8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of cooling tower fans Details 8Tender for supply of PH & analyzer and PH sensor cable Details 8Tender for work contract for online, routine, preventive & breakdown maintenance work (Mechanical) of Fire fighting system auxiliaries Details 8Tender for supply of permanent magnet magnetic pulley Details 8Tender for supply of various types of pressure gauges, pressure switches Details 8Tender for procurement of fyrquel FRF fluid for main turbine governing system Details 8Tender for estimate for interconnection of 11 kV line Details 8Tender for empanelment of agencies for restoration of distribution infrastructure Details 8Tender for estimate prepared for new 5 mva 33 11kV substation Details 8Tender for supply, installation, testing, commissioning of fully automatic instrument transformer Details 8Tender for supply of aluminium lugs Details 8Tender for procurement of full round and half round screen plates with fasteners Details 8Tender for procurement, installation and 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