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Nov 2025

UPCL tenders Rs 90-crore turnkey package for Bairaj underground HT-LT corridor under RDSS
8UPCL has floated a comprehensive turnkey tender to convert Bairaj’s overhead network into a fully underground system with GIS-tagged assets and RDSS-grade specifications. 
8The 12-month contract bundles civil, electrical and testing works under a tight quality-assurance framework. 
8Its enhanced 10 percent performance security and mandatory MQP/FQP compliance mark a decisive shift in UPCL’s risk allocation strategy. Details
8FPPAS turns negative for August 2025; November levy dropped
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Automatic monthly FPPAS regime detailed under RERC 2025 Rules
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Rooftop solar export rates fixed for net metering and net billing
8RERC tariff circular enforces monthly computation and truing-up
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State-level power-purchase mix underpins FPPAS variance
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Audit sheet validates computation integrity under Comml Cir 1111
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1) DAM price popped on 2025-11-01 amid tighter system posture
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DAM weighted MCP rose to Rs 3.73/kWh on 2025-11-01 from Rs 2.24/kWh on 2025-10-30.
Inference: The same day logged sizeable SCUC-Up awards (≈75,448 MWh), indicating tighter reserve needs that likely lifted day-ahead bids.
Why it matters: Higher DAM levels add Rs-crore costs to state portfolios over weekend blocks if procurement isn’t hedged.

2) RTM volatility widened through week; 01-Nov printed the week’s high

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RTM daily MCP peaked at Rs 3.83/kWh on 2025-11-01 versus a week low Rs 1.69/kWh on 2025-10-29.
Inference: Increasing intraday tightness into 01-Nov pushed bids higher across peak blocks.
Why it matters: Procurement desks relying on RTM face sharp mark-to-market swings; block-wise caps and spreads should be pre-budgeted.

3) Hydro-peaking auction offered big; cleared zero all week
8HPDAM posted ~1.23 lakh MWh sell bids daily but cleared 0 MWh on 27-Oct to 02-Nov.
Inference: Buyer interest didn’t materialise at offered price/shape, pointing to design-or timing-mismatch rather than supply scarcity.
Why it matters: Unused flexible hydro capacity leaves value on the table during peak hours and keeps balancing costs elevated elsewhere.

4) Frequency profile showed wide tails on 2025-11-01 despite near-50 Hz average
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Daily max frequency hit 50.30 Hz; min dipped to 49.54 Hz; average ~49.99 Hz.
Inference: Control bands were respected on mean but tails widened, implying reserve deployment timing, not absolute demand, drove excursions.
Why it matters: Tail risk increases deviation costs and protection trips; reserve placement needs finer 15-minute alignment.

5) Northern hydro under-delivered vs program while storages stayed robust

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Northern Region hydro actual was 158.45 MU vs program 189.51 MU on 2025-10-30 (-16.4%).
Inference: With reservoirs like Bhakra/Pong showing high levels and energy content, part of the gap looks like conservation/reshaping rather than water scarcity.
Why it matters: Intentional reshaping can push more megawatts into premium evening windows, affecting MCP and ancillary spend.

6) Zero ATC and (N-1) breaches logged; yet angular spread remained non-trivial

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System Reliability Indices for 2025-10-31 reported 0% violations across major corridors.
Inference: All-India angular-spread charts for the same day still show multi-node divergence, implying internal stress pockets without formal ATC/(N-1) breaches.
Why it matters: Hidden stress can surface as sudden price spikes or remedial actions even on “violation-free” days; traders and operators should not read zeros as risk-free.

7) Transmission elements on planned outage since 2021 still depress available capacity

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Planned-outage sheet lists bays/lines with revival dates pending since 2021-08/11.
Inference: Long-running workorders keep latent capacity sidelined; day-ahead security can look fine yet real transfer headroom is trimmed.
Why it matters: Extended deratings compress contingency margins and raise balancing costs when multiple elements stack up.

8) Exchange liquidity fragmented: PXIL DSM printed zero across all 96 blocks

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On 2025-10-31, PXIL DSM showed 0 MW cleared buy/sell in every 15-minute block.
Inference: Balancing liquidity clustered away from this product, increasing basis and transaction-cost risk for participants relying on it for fine-tuning.
Why it matters: Portfolio managers should not assume DSM hedgeability on PXIL; contingency plans need RTM/DAM-adjacent routes.
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8The national loss factor for ISTS schedules is set at 3.50% on an all-India average basis this week. Schedulers and OA consumers must apply the uniform factor across injections and drawals, affecting corridor economics and settlement deltas.
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8Tamil Nadu’s distribution utilities have retained the existing wheeling and supply tariffs for RSB, DB, and AS categories into FY 2025-26, extending the previous schedule without modification. The move formalises the Commission’s decision to maintain continuity pending completion of the next cost-of-service review.
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8GERC approves 1,000 MW of solar bids under GUVNL’s Phase XXVII tender, allowing PPAs to be signed within 15 business days. Tariffs remain the lowest since 2022, with GETCO transmission cost factored for landed rate calculation.
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8Arises from a monthly FPPCA adjustment note enabling automatic pass-through on an N+2 billing cycle for all consumer categories, keyed to variance between actual vs approved power-purchase costs and bounded by a 40 paise/unit cap.
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 For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
 
8Tender for repairing/replacement of plates and refractory work of bottom ash hopper and other works Details
 
8Tender for complete rectification work of SAS system Details
  
8Tender for construction work of 02 Nos. 220kV outdoor GIS feeder bay Details
  
8Tender for supply and commissioning of RTU at various substations Details
  
8Tender for dismantling of existing asbestos sheets and installation of galvalume sheets Details
 
8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 15 KW grid connected solar PV power plant Details
  
8Tender for construction of 11kV spur line with AAAC covered conductor and XLPE cable Details
  
8Tender for supply of various types of pressure gauges, pressure switches Details
 
8Tender for construction of new ICT foundation & allied works Details
  
8Tender for supply of various lighting material Details
  
8Tender for work of complete overhauling and dry out work of 20 MVA 16.5/6.9kV power transformer Details
  
8Design, supply, installation and commissioning of 500Wp capacity off-grid solar home lighting systems Details
  
8Tender for providing and fixing galvalume sheet over compound wall Details
  
8Tender for procurement of 40/33mm PLB HDPE duct Details
  
8Tender for supply of SF6 GAS detection Details
 
8Tender for supply, erection and commissioning of 220kV line Details
  
8Tender for erection, maintenance and dismentalling work of overhead Details
  
8Tender for erection, maintenance and dismentalling work of overhead HT/LT line Details
  
8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of LT power interconnection feeder Details
  
8Tender for feasibility study for implementing auto fast bus transfer scheme on 6.6kV 3000AMP station bus Details
  
8Tender for supply, erection, installation, commissioning and stamping of electronic, pit less type weighbridge Details
  
8Tender for procurement and erection of rigid type discharge electrode made of formed pipe Details
  
8Tender for procurement of M/s spares of rotor drive system Details
  
8Tender for supply of spares for milling level measurement system Details
  
8Tender for work of construction of air washer pump foundation Details
 
8Tender for replacement of old A/C units of air conditioning system Details
  
8Tender for reconductoring of 7.358KM LT OH line Details
  
8Tender for construction of 11 kV line using ACSR conductor Details
  
8Tender for rebabbiting and machining of TG bearing Details
  
8Tender for construction of 220/132 kV yard Details
  
8Tender for supply of various insulation materials for boiler Details
  
8Tender for procurement of upper and lower journal bearing of 883 XRP bowl mill. Details
  
8Tender for supply of brushable ceramic epoxy material for cladding works Details
  
8Tender for construction of control room extension & maintenance Details
 
8Tender for leasing of spare dark fibre of optical ground wire Details
  
8Tender for erection, maintenance and dismentalling work of overhead HT/LT line Details
  
8Tender for supply & application of fire retardant cable insulating coating for cable fire protection Details
  
8Tender for erection, maintenance and dismentalling work of overhead HT/LT line Details
  
8Tender for supply of coal mill spares Details
  
8Tender for erection, maintenance and dismentalling work of overhead HT/LT line Details
  
8Tender for providing & fixing of chain link Details
  
8Tender for erection, maintenance and dismentalling work of overhead HT/LT line Details
  
8Tender for supply, erection, and commissioning of 450 NB M.S. seamless pipe with supporting Details
  
8Tender for supply, erection, and commissioning of 300 NB M.S. seamless pipe with supporting Details
  
8Tender for replacement of weasel conductor AL 59 with ACS 104.98Sq.mm covered conductor Details
  
8Tender for replacement of weasel conductor Details
  
8Tender for supply and application of coating material on different underwater parts Details
  
8Tender for procurement of cable trays and accessories Details
  
8Tender for replacement of weasel conductor Details
  
8Tender for work related to installation of fuse set Details
  
8Tender for supply and construction of HT, L/T and TF Details
  
8Tender for T&P supply items Details
  
8Tender for procurement of brushable ceramic epoxy for cladding works Details
  
8Tender for supply, installation, testing & commissioning including required civil work Details
  
8Design engineering, supply, installation & commissioning of complete assembly of high pressure water pumps with motor Details
  
8Design, manufacture & supply of air washery blowers & ducts, erection & commissioning of complete air washery Details
  
8Tender for supply of 100 KVA lighting transformer with distribution panel and 30 KVA lighting transformer Details
  
8Tender for rate contract for online, routine, preventive, schedule and break down maintenance work in coal handling plant Details
  
8Tender for supply of battery ground fault tracer Details
  
8Tender for supply, dismantling and commissioning of new acid tank with accessories & piping Details
  
8Tender for construction of control room, chain link mesh fencing Details
  
8Tender for construction of control room, chain link mesh fencing, yard leveling Details
  
8Tender for construction of control room, chain link Details
  
8Tender for construction of control room, chain link mesh fencing Details
  
8Tender for construction of control room, chain link mesh fencing, yard Details
  
8Tender for construction of control room, chain link mesh fencing, yard leveling Details
  
8Tender for construction of control room, chain link mesh fencing, yard leveling and metaling, drilling of tubewell Details
  
8Tender for purchase of carb clad coated seat and disc Details
  
8Tender for annual work contract for assistance in operation of the equipment auxiliary of electrical system Details
  
8Tender for work contract for overhauling servicing of various valves installed Details
  
8Tender for work contract for complete refurbishment of vacuum pumps Details
  
8Tender for supply, erection, testing & commissioning of 220kV & 66kV equipments & materials Details
  
8Tender for annual contract for transportation loading & unloading of various EHV materials Details
  
8Tender for work of servicing of 22kV gas insulated switchgear Details
  
8Tender for annual work contract for restoration of collapsed towers of EHV lines Details
 
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips:
 
8Coal India Appoints Sanoj Kumar Jha as Interim Chairman-cum-Managing Director Details
  
8Ingka Investments makes its first renewable energy investment in India Details
  
8Over 250 MW rooftop solar capacity achieved in Delhi Details
  
8Tripura tops list of NE States in implementing scheme to promote solar energy use in agri sector Details
  
8G Square Launches Zero EB Revolution with Free Solar Power Details
 
8MNRE Minister Joshi Urges 85% Localisation in India’s Wind Energy Sector by 2030 Details
  
8Senvion India signs MoU with Integrum for up to 50 4.2M160 wind turbines across five Indian states Details
  
8Global Offshore Wind to Triple by 2030, India Plans 37 GW Auctions Details
  
8India Showcases Global Leadership in Clean Energy at 18th Renewable Energy India Expo 2025 Details
  
8RSWM Forges Green Energy Partnerships with Adani Group Entities Details
  
8From Dholera to GIFT City: Top 8 Mega Projects Transforming Gujarat in 2025 Details
  
8Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project To Reduce Karnataka's Reliance On Fossil Fuels, Promote Renewable Energy: Energy Minister Details
  
8New joint industry project to standardise offshore wind geospatial data management Details
  
8Adani Green Energy Gains as Subsidiaries Sign Pacts to Supply 60 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Power Details
  
8Stocks Slide: Power index declines on the back of subdued demand Details
  
8New Bill Aims to Reform India’s Electricity Distribution System Details
  
8Power Finance Corporation Executive Director Sanjay Sharma Retires Details
  
8Fears abound Electricity Amendment Bill Details
  
8NLC India ready to invest Rs 10,000 crore in solar power projects in Telangana: Kishan Reddy Details
  
8MSEDCL Bags ‘Wind India-2025’ Award at International Conference on Wind Energy Sector Details
  
8Rising Capital Flows: Sector witnesses robust financing activity Details
  
8Sri Lanka, India: Power Grid Integration Talks Details
 
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8The April fault at one place began with a simple isolator flashover; by August, another failure tested the grid’s breaker logic itself.
8Protection schemes worked
8But the next battle is with data synchronization and mechanical reliability.
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8A new biometric attendance regime will track entry-exit timings in real time, flagging late arrivals and early exits across its plants. The move blends efficiency with surveillance an unmistakable signal that attendance laxity will now carry financial cost.
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8India’s first large solar project combining 100 MW of solar and 120 MWh of storage has quietly entered the global spotlight.

8Find out why it’s being cited internationally as the model that turns renewable power into a round-the-clock source.
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8Within a week, reactive payables rose modestly but receivables fell 23%.

8This tighter voltage discipline and coordinated reactive absorption by state utilities.
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8Once sidelined by cheap coal, gas turbines are back in the evening slot.

8October’s Security-Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC)  optimisation pushed every NTPC gas block into positive increment schedules while hydro held steady and coal was down-scheduled.
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8Deviation discipline has improved because the new SCUC regime is making large coal units eat the down-scheduling, while preserving flexible hydro and paying fast-start thermal.

8This is a quiet but decisive shift in dispatch philosophy
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8The latest deviation data shows a sharp 35% drop in total payable charges across the Northern Region.

8Grid behavior improved markedly in Haryana, Delhi, and J&K, turning them from penalty payers into net earners.
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8The North-Eastern grid is learning that keeping the lights on is easier than keeping the paperwork straight. Under the IEGC-2023 code, every 132 kV substation must now face annual and third-party protection audits—an engineering, financial, and bureaucratic marathon.
8From Mizoram’s hunt for audit vendors to Assam’s tariff-approval bottlenecks, the latest NERPC minutes reveal a system straining under compliance: reports delayed, tenders pending, and field teams juggling GPS time-syncs with CPRI contracts.
8In the region’s hills and corridors alike, auditing the grid has become the toughest circuit to close.
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8In a precedent-setting order, GERC accepted Tata Power Renewable Energy’s claim that the 2020 extension of safeguard duty raised project costs by over Rs 88 crore and must be compensated.
8The Commission’s finding anchors fiscal certainty for future solar bids tied to imported modules.
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