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Jyoti Structures Bags ₹649 Crore Power Grid Transmission Line Contract
Jyoti Structures has secured a ₹648.91 crore contract from Power Grid for an HVDC transmission line package under the Barmer-II and South Kalamb project.
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Jyoti Structures has secured a ₹648.91 crore contract from Power Grid for an HVDC transmission line package under the Barmer-II and South Kalamb project.
Gaurav Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary – Energy, Government of Karnataka, discusses the state’s approach to integrating renewable energy while maintaining grid reliability and meeting rising electricity demand. In an interview with ENERGDIVE, he outlines state’s resource adequacy plans, the role of thermal, hydro and storage capacity, and more for modernising its distribution infrastructure.
As India accelerates its renewable energy transition, Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2026 comes at a pivotal moment for the industry. Organised by Informa Markets India, the 19th edition brings together renewable energy, storage, manufacturing and global technology players. Julian Thomas, Portfolio Director – Energy & Battery Sector, Informa Markets India Pvt Ltd, discusses REI’s evolution, global partnerships, and the opportunities ahead.
The state may be behind Rajasthan and Gujarat in installed capacity, but its renewable energy story is becoming harder to ignore. New solar parks, storage, transmission infrastructure and distinctly seasonal demand profile are reshaping the state’s role in India’s clean power transition.
Tata Power's data centre pipeline includes 1,236 MW of transmission-linked opportunities, 1,150 MW of green energy capacity and 430 MW of upcoming distribution load.
The power ministry has updated RoW compensation guidelines for interstate transmission lines, including methods to determine land value where states lack specific policies.
GEC-III will strengthen intra-state transmission networks to evacuate 135 GW of renewable energy and deploy 50 GWh of BESS by FY2032-33.
India’s renewable build-out is entering a new phase where storage, transmission and firm power contracts will determine how clean energy the grid can actually count on.
Vedanta Aluminium ramps up production to meet rising demand for high-grade aluminium products in the expanding power transmission sector.
At the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting, Manohar Lal highlighted India’s power-sector growth, regulatory reforms and critical mineral supply-chain priorities.
Coal India subsidiary Mahanadi Coalfields has invited bids for a turnkey 80 MW/320 MWh standalone battery storage project at four grid substations in Odisha, with the system intended to support peak demand management, grid stability and renewable-energy integration.
Power Minister Manohar Lal highlighted India’s energy capacity, clean power expansion and regulatory reforms during G20 Energy Abundance Working Group meetings in Houston.
Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) won a ₹4,700-crore inter-regional transmission project connecting Karnataka and Maharashtra.
BRICS New Delhi Declaration asserted that energy security is crucial for economic development, national security and welfare of all the nations.
Tata Power has commissioned a 162 CKM, 400 kV transmission line and 1,000 MVA GIS substation under its Jalpura-Khurja project in Uttar Pradesh.
India’s foremost power and utilities convergence to bring ministries, state governments, utilities, global energy majors and investors together around projects spanning generation, grids, storage, digitalisation and domestic manufacturing
Building renewable capacity is no longer India's biggest challenge; expanding transmission, scaling storage and securing firm power now define the country's path to a resilient, low-carbon electricity system.
A series of government plans released over the past two years charts the most ambitious expansion of India's electricity system since Independence, combining clean energy, nuclear power, transmission, storage and distribution reforms to support a developed economy by 2047.
Power Grid Corporation of India has emerged as the successful bidder for an Inter-State Transmission System project in Gujarat under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding. The project will facilitate the evacuation of renewable power from the 5,500 MW Jam Khambhaliya REZ Phase II and 1,000 MW Jamnagar Phase-I projects.
Vikas Poddar joins Torrent Power as Chief Financial Officer with over 25 years of international experience across India, the UK and Southeast Asia.
Aurora Energy Research has launched its India Grid Service to help the power industry forecast renewable energy curtailment risk and assess grid connectivity, starting with Rajasthan and expanding across six other states.
Power Grid has appointed Amol Babulal Taori as Director (Finance) on its Board for a five-year tenure, according to a Ministry of Power order.
Schneider Electric has launched Yuva Yodha, a national technology hackathon focused on developing solutions across smart manufacturing, grid reliability, sustainable agriculture and smart buildings.
Nearly 75% of 250 energy professionals surveyed by ENCIS expect renewables to surpass coal as India's primary source of electricity by 2035, with grid readiness emerging as the biggest challenge.
Schneider Electric has promoted Ratnesh Pandey as Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President – Marketing for India, strengthening its leadership team.
AI adoption in India's power generation sector is projected to increase by 65% by 2030, with predictive maintenance, operational efficiency emerging as the primary drivers, as per an ENCIS survey.
Adani Energy Solutions has approached the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission for a parallel electricity distribution licence to distribute and supply power within a data centre park in Noida. The regulator has invited public comments before taking a final decision.
The Andhra Pradesh Government has sanctioned a ₹521.58 crore power infrastructure package under RDSS to strengthen electricity infrastructure and ensure reliable power supply during the Akhanda Godavari Maha Pushkaralu–2027, with major network upgrades planned across four districts.
From September 1–3 2026, Yashobhoomi, IICC at Dwarka in New Delhi will become the meeting point for India's energy ecosystem, as Bharat Electricity, POWERGEN India and Indian Utility Week come together as a single integrated platform, bringing a strategic summit, exhibition and awards programme under one roof.
As India’s clean energy transition gains steam, government initiatives such as PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM are driving a shift from centralised power generation to distributed solar systems, enabling households, farmers and communities to become active participants in the country's evolving energy economy.
GK Energy secured a ₹48.02 crore, 10 MW rooftop solar order to install systems across 1,150 sites within 90 days, marking its largest rooftop solar contract.
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd has appointed Venkata Subrahamanayam Vallurie as Chief Financial Officer with effect from July 1, bringing over 35 years of experience in finance, accounting and resource mobilisation.
Adani Energy Solutions will acquire IntelliSmart Infrastructure for ₹3,050 crore, expanding its smart metering portfolio to over 4.7 crore meters and strengthening its position in power distribution digitalisation.
Haryana will begin on-ground smart meter deployment from August 31 as part of efforts to improve discom efficiency, reduce losses and modernise power distribution infrastructure.
West Bengal will begin phase-wise deployment of smart electricity meters from July, targeting nearly two crore consumers across the state.
Government introduces phased local content norms for HVDC projects, targeting 60% domestic value addition by 2035.
As global electricity demand rises with the expansion of renewables, electrification and data-centre growth, power grids are facing increasing pressure to modernise. Simon Evans, Director & Global Digital Energy Leader at Arup sat down with ENERGDIVE to discuss the urgent need for grid modernisation, digital infrastructure, interoperability and governance as electricity systems adapt to rising demand from renewables, electrification and data centres.
Government releases key plans to integrate 900 GW non-fossil capacity by 2035, outlining transmission expansion and grid readiness roadmap.
The new draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 signals a structural shift from capacity expansion to financial discipline, renewable integration, market reform and digital sovereignty, as India prepares its power sector for the demands of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said India’s energy transition must be supported by a parallel grid transition as AI-driven digital tools reshape renewable integration, power system planning at the Summit.
India added a record 52,537 MW of generation capacity in the first 10 months of FY 2025–26, with renewable energy accounting for over 75 percent of the additions.
Government tells Lok Sabha that Discom arrears of ₹1.39 lakh crore reported in June 2022 have been reduced to ₹4,109 crore after 43 EMIs under Late Payment Surcharge Rules, 2022.
Adani Energy Solutions has secured long-term financing from a Japanese bank consortium for a ±800 kV HVDC transmission corridor to evacuate 6,000 MW of RE power from Rajasthan to UP.
Government projects thermal capacity need of 3,07,000 MW by 2034–35, up from 2,11,855 MW in 2023; 17,360 MW commissioned since April 2023, says Minister Shripad Naik.
India installed 3.9 crore smart meters under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) as of December 2025 slashing AT&C losses from 21.91% in 2021 to 15.04% in 2025.
The Ministry of Power will present the ‘Prakash Ganga’ tableau at the Republic Day parade, highlighting India’s power sector reforms, grid expansion and clean energy transition.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India Energy Week 2026 in Goa virtually, with global ministers and industry leaders gathering to discuss energy security, investment and decarbonisation pathways.
India’s high-voltage transmission network has crossed 5 lakh circuit kilometres, strengthening grid capacity to integrate rising renewable energy generation.
Delhi will introduce a new EV policy next financial year, offering incentives, scrappage benefits, and expanded charging infrastructure across public and residential areas to reduce pollution and modernise transport.
The Centre released the Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 for public consultation, proposing reforms in tariffs, renewables, storage, markets and grid operations to prepare the power sector for 2047.