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POWERGRID Acquires SPV for 6 GW Barmer RE Evacuation Project

POWERGRID has acquired the Barmer HVDC Power Transmission SPV for a 6 GW renewable energy evacuation project from Barmer, Rajasthan, involving a ±800 kV, 6,000 MW HVDC system and an approximately 1,000-km transmission line to South Kalamb.

Powergrid | September 24, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1005

POWERGRID Wins INR 1,152 Crore ISTS Project to Integrate 7.5 GW RE from Lakadia REZ in Gujarat

POWERGRID has won an ISTS project to integrate 7,500 MW of renewable energy from Gujarat’s Lakadia REZ Phase II, at an annual transmission charge of INR 1,152.49 crore. The project involves the establishment of a new 765/400 kV substation and 765kV transmission lines traversing through Gujarat.

Powergrid | September 05, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1936

POWERGRID Wins ISTS Project to Evacuate 6 GW of Renewable Energy from Rajasthan

POWERGRID has won a tariff-based competitive bidding process to develop an ISTS project for evacuating 6 GW of renewable energy from Rajasthan’s Barmer Complex, with annual transmission charges of INR 3,244.33 crore.

Powergrid | September 03, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1857

Vikran Engineering Bags INR 120.69 Crore POWERGRID Contract for 400 kV GIS Substation Expansion

Vikran Engineering to design, supply, erect, and commission 400 kV GIS infrastructure at three major substations that will enhance grid reliability, strengthen inter-regional power transmission and improve power evacuation capabilities.

Powergrid | August 01, 2026 | By News Bureau | 1718

POWERGRID Opens Bids for 500 MW/1,000 MWh BESS Deployment Across India

POWERGRID has invited bids for a 500 MW/1,000 MWh two-hour BESS project across India, covering design, supply, erection, testing and commissioning under a long-term agreement.

Powergrid | July 27, 2026 | By EI News Network | 1048

POWERGRID Commissions Khavda Phase IV Transmission Project for 7 GW RE Evacuation

POWERGRID has commissioned the Khavda Phase IV transmission project, enabling evacuation of up to 7 GW of renewable energy from Gujarat.

Powergrid | July 16, 2026 | By EI News Network | 773

POWERGRID Secures JPY 80 Billion Green Loan from JBIC for Khavda-Nagpur HVDC Project

Power Grid Corporation of India has secured a JPY 80 billion green loan from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to finance the Khavda-Nagpur HVDC transmission project.

Powergrid | July 08, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1237

POWERGRID Appoints Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan as CMD

Power Grid Corporation of India has appointed Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan as its Chairman and Managing Director, effective April 1, 2026.

Powergrid | April 04, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1361

POWERGRID Issues Tender for 100 MW/200 MWh Battery Storage Project in Punjab

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) invites bids for 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage project at Bhatinda substation in Punjab.

Powergrid | March 04, 2026 | By EI News Network | 1916

Govt Approves POWERGRID’s Subsidiary Equity Investment Limit Hike to INR 7,500 Crore

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved enhanced investment delegation for Power Grid Corporation of India, increasing the subsidiary equity investment limit from INR 5,000 crore to INR 7,500 crore, to support renewable evacuation and transmission expansion.

Powergrid | February 25, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2219

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Building the Grid for India's Fastest-Growing Renewable Hubs

India added close to 45 GW of renewable capacity in 2025 and reached 50 percent non fossil generation capacity five years ahead of its stated commitment. Yet beneath this achievement sits an uncomfortable engineering truth. Generation and transmissio...

Powergrid | July 28, 2026 | By News Bureau