ABB wins $23M orders for 765 kV transformers

Switzerland, Zurich: ABB has won orders worth $23 million from Power Grid Corporation of India to supply 765 kV ultra-high voltage power transformers for substations in the northern Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

$252M to be invested in Nagpur district power infrastructure

India, Nagpur: The Central Government of India and the Maharashtra State Government have decided to invest around $252 million in a major boost to power infrastructure in Nagpur district in order to improve the quality of power supply in urban and semi-urban areas and help Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) provide agricultural pump connections to farmers.

Indonesia to spend $125B on adding generating capacity

India, Mumbai: From 2013 to 2022, Indonesia’s only government-owned corporation in electricity generation, transmission and distribution PT PLN has a long-term plan for an additional generating capacity of 59.5 GW, with a total estimated expenditure of around $125 billion.

Dry Type Transformer Market expected to reach $5.38B by 2020

India, Pune: The report “Dry Type Transformer Market by Technology (Cast Resin, Vacuum Pressure Impregnated), by Phase (Single-Phase, Three-Phase), by Voltage (Low, Medium), by Application (Industrial, Commercial, Others), by Geography – Global Forecast to 2020” has been published by Markets and Markets.

Siemens to invest €1B in India and create 4,000 jobs

India, New Delhi: During his visit to New Delhi, Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser announced the company will invest €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in India in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.

CG wins three-year maintenance contract from ERDF

India, Mumbai: Crompton Greaves Ltd has been awarded with a three-year contract by the French distribution network operator Électricité Réseau Distribution France (ERDF) to provide maintenance and repair services to 4,500 power transformers.

Tamil Nadu invests $1B in new substations

India, Tamil Nadu: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has announced that new substations will be established at a cost of over $1 billion in order to strengthen the power infrastructure in the state, according to The New Indian Express.

CG to supply transformers to Korea’s electric utility

India, Mumbai: Avantha Group Company CG has secured an order for 365 kV and 154 kV capacitive voltage transformers from Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), the largest electric utility of South Korea responsible for 93% of Korea`s electricity generation.

SPDCL to build nine new indoor substations in Vijayawada

India, Andhra Pradesh: The indoor substation being built on the Museum Road in Vijayawada in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India dedicated for the Chief Minister’s camp office is in advanced stages of completion and is likely to be ready by August 15.

Tata Power commissions natural ester filled power transformer

India, Mumbai: Tata Power Company, India’s largest integrated power company, has announced the introduction of natural ester filled 33/11 kV, 20 MVA power transformers in Mumbai distribution with the objective to increase transformation capacity with a reduced footprint.