Over the past few years, the UK has been working closely on redesigning its future transmission network infrastructure, to significantly step up offshore wind integration. Innovative thinking in network design has become imperative to achieve […]
In 2021, the Biden Administration set ambitious climate goals of achieving 100 per cent clean electricity by 2035 and net zero emissions by 2050. This has put the spotlight on the urgent need for rebuilding […]
The draft Green Energy Open Access Regulations, 2022 has been released by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). According to the proposed regulations, consumers will be eligible for open access via the intrastate transmission system […]
To cater to the evolving needs of the power system on account of increasing renewable energy penetration, and ensure grid security and adequate resource availability, one of the key regulations for the power sector, the […]
War-torn Afghanistan is taking small steps to restore its power sector, which is in a shambles like its economy. Due to international isolation following the political crisis arising from the takeover of Kabul by the […]
At a recent Renewable Watch conference on “Power Transmission in India”, Abhay Choudhary, director, Projects, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid), talked about the company’s investment plans, capacity addition targets and focus areas for […]
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is the largest ISO of about 38 balancing authorities in the western interconnection, handling over two-thirds of the electric load in the West. In collaboration with the California Public […]
India’s Ministry of Power has informed that India and Maldives plan to set up a transmission interconnection to facilitate the transport of renewable energy between the two countries. The proposal was discussed during the meeting […]
Over the past few years, the European Union (EU) has been making concerted efforts to shift towards cleaner energy by setting ambitious targets and formulating supporting policies. To achieve its goals of becoming carbon neutral […]
Himachal Pradesh is India’s leading state in hydropower generation, accounting for approximately onefourth of the country’s total hydro generation. Across its five major river basins – Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Yamuna – the state […]
As India moves towards deployment of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power by 2030, deploying adequate transmission infrastructure is becoming a critical part of the journey. Historically, large solar and wind power projects have faced […]
Sterlite Power has witnessed robust operational and financial performance over the past two years despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The company’s long-term strategy is to focus on clean and sustainable energy, keeping the transmission grid up […]
The Nordic countries are pursuing an aggressive decarbonisation effort, which is changing the electricity landscape in the region. Finland aims to become carbon neutral by 2035, Sweden by 2045 (with interim milestones for 2030 (63 […]
As most renewable energy projects, especially solar projects, are land intensive, floating solar is emerging as an efficient alternative. According to an article titled “Renewable Energy and Land Use in India: A Vision to Facilitate […]
Swapan K. Bhowmick, President, Teestavalley Power Transmission Limited, has over 40 years’ experience in the sector, with expertise in planning, engineering and project management of thermal and hydropower projects and their associated transmission systems. He […]
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has issued an expression of interest (EoI) to conduct a detailed survey and soil investigation along the transmission line route to evacuate power from the 880 MW Kaza […]
Renewable energy installations have grown by leaps and bounds in India, increasing from a mere 58.12 GW in 2016-17 to 104 GW as of November 2021. This comprises roughly 47 GW of solar and 40 […]
By Sarthak Takyar India is driving one of the world’s largest renewable energy expansion plans. The country’s target under the Paris Agreement to achieve 40 per cent of its installed power capacity from non-fossil sources […]
The Adani Group’s Adani Transmission Limited (ATL) has completed the construction of one of India’s longest intra-state transmission lines, measuring 897 Circuit Km. This feat was achieved in Uttar Pradesh by Ghatampur Transmission Limited (GTL) […]
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