MP: Powergrid Floats 20 MWh BESS Tender At Solar Plant Updated On Mon, May 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy State-run Powergrid Corporation of India has issued a tender for the development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), designated as Package BESS-01. The 20 MWh (5 MWh x 4 hours) system will be co-located with an existing 85 MW solar PV plant at Nagda, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Bids are invited until June 16, 2025. […] Read more
GE Vernova Wins Powergrid EHV Gear Order For Renewable Energy Corridors Updated On Fri, May 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy GE Vernova has been chosen by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) to supply more than 70 extra-high-voltage transformers and shunt reactors for key transmission projects across India. The 765 kV units will support transmission infrastructure for renewable power evacuation projects under India’s Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) framework. The order was secured via GE […] Read more
Powergrid Commissions 85 MW Solar Plant In Madhya Pradesh Updated On Fri, Apr 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (POWERGRID) has commissioned an 85 MW solar photovoltaic power plant at Nagda in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, the company said in a regulatory filing. The project was developed through its subsidiary, POWERGRID Energy Services Limited, and was declared commercially operational on April 24, 2025. With a target of 50% of […] Read more
PowerGrid Wins Bid For Andhra Pradesh Transmission Project Updated On Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian transmission company Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) successfully bids for the Andhra Pradesh transmission project. This project is under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding to establish the Inter-State transmission system for the project namely “Transmission System Strengthening at Kurnool-III PS for Integration of Additional RE Generation Projects” on build, own, operate and transfer […] Read more
Rajasthan: POWERGRID Commissions RE Evacuation Projects Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy POWERGRID Sikar Transmission Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) today announced the commissioning its assigned work of augmenting the power evacuation from the solar energy zones of Rajasthan. The project was envisioned to evacuate 8.1 GW of green power from the zones. POWERGRID, in its filing before the […] Read more
Prakash Chand Garg Joins NSEFI As Its New Principal Advisor Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), an industry body representing India’s renewable energy sector, has appointed Prakash Chand Garg as NSEFI’s new Honorary Principal Advisor. PC Garg’s illustrious career spans over 37 years in the power sector, during which he has held diverse and impactful roles. In his long career, he has contributed […] Read more
Powergrid Seeks Bids To Build Solar Powered Green H2 In Rajasthan Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Powergrid recently released a tender to develop a transmission and distribution pilot project. The tender provides Package GH2-01 for the establishment of a solar PV-powered Green Hydrogen plant and a fuel cell-based microgrid pilot project. This project is located at the 400/220/33kV Neemrana substation in Rajasthan and includes Operation and Management (O&M) for 10 years. […] Read more
RE Evacuation From Khavda To Nagpur Set To See A Fillip Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The evacuation of renewable energy from Khavda Renewable Energy Park is set to get a fillip. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (POWERGRID) has awarded a contract to develop a high voltage direct current (HVDC) link. This link will aid in the transmission of green from Khavda to Nagpur. This is set to be used […] Read more
Power Grid To Raise Funds To Secure Rs 5,000cr Through Bonds Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian government enterprise Power Grid has now decided to raise fresh funding by issuing bonds to secure Rs 5000 crore on a private placement basis. The public-listed company in its latest disclosure before the stock exchange said that the Board of Director of the firm has approved the plan. “…this is to inform that the […] Read more