This document is a report on transmission system augmentation in India's power sector. It provides an overview of India's transmission sector, including its organization model, key players, regulations and reforms. It discusses trends in transmission capacity addition, upcoming projects, and the role of transmission in integrating renewable energy. The report also examines issues like technology upgradation, tariff structures, and opportunities and challenges in the sector. It aims to demonstrate how augmenting transmission infrastructure is crucial for further growth of India's power industry.

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Knowledge Redefined
Report on:
ransmission System Augmentation:
A Crucial Link for
India's Power Sector Growth
October 2011

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Report on : Transmission System Augmentation:
A Crucial Link for India's Power Sector Growth
Knowledge Redefined
Table of Contents
Chapter – 1 Overview o Renewable – Grid Connected
Comparison with other markets
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Introduction
? State-wise Rating
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Transformation of Transmission Sector
? Metis Viewpoints
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Organisation Model of Transmission sector in India
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? Scenario
Current Chapter – 7 Transmission Tariff and Pricing
Key Trends and Developments
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? Methods for pricing – comparative table
Global
Chapter – 2 Industry Structure ?is most suitable for India
Which
? Tariff Structure
Current
Organisation model
? Tariff Determination for Transmission Projects
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Functioning of Transmission System
? Transmission Pricing
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Key Players in transmission
? o Postage Stamp Method
o Central Transmission utility o Point of Connection
o State Transmission utilities
o Private Players Chapter – 8 Emerging Models in Transmission
o SEB’s & Transcos
o Regulators Introduction
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Major companies in power transmission sector
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Chapter – 3 Regulations, Policy and Reforms ? Models in Transmission
Business
o Public-Private Partnership
Introduction
? ? Joint Venture
Electricity Act, 2003
? ? Independent Power Transmission Companies
Regulations in Transmission Sector
? o Tariff Based Competitive Bidding
o Central Regulation o Emerging Concept of Merchant Transmission Lines
o State Regulations Attractiveness of Different Power Transmission Models
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o Centre Vs. State Metis Viewpoints
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o Implications of regulations
?framework for transmission sector
Policy Chapter 9 – Technology Upgradation
o National Electricity Policy
o National Tariff Policy ? Technology Used for Transmission
Global
o FDI Policy Major Technological Milestones
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o Loopholes in Policy Formulation and Implications Introduction of ultra high voltage technologies
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? Process
Reforms Integration with SCADA
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o Unbundling of SEB’s
o PPP in Transmission Chapter 10 – Power Market Developments
State Level
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? Level
Central Introduction
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Score card of Transmission reforms
? Promoting Power trading
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Metis Viewpoints
? ? Exchange Mechanism
Power
? Scenario of Power Trading
Current
Chapter - 4 Transmission System Expansion/Augmentation ?Trading and Transmission
Power
Open Access Key to success of Power Trading
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Plan-wise Capacity Addition in Transmission Lines and
? Transmission Constraints affecting Power Trading
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Transformation Capacity Metis Viewpoints
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Plan-wise Growth in Transmission Lines
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? of Inter-Regional Transmission capacity
Growth Chapter – 11 Integration of Renewable Energy into Grid
Transmission Capacity addition targets for 2011-12 and XII Plan
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? Augmentation by State Utilities
Capacity Introduction
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Strengthening of National Grid
? Renewable Energy Potential
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Upcoming Projects for XII Plan
? Grid Connectivity of Renewables
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o Regulatory Framework
Chapter – 5 SAARC Electricity Grid o The Indian Electricity Grid Code
o National Action Plan on Climate Change
? Benefits for SAARC Electricity Grid
Need & ? connectivity (State-wise)
Existing
Policies
? Transmission Infrastructure Issues and Challenges
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Major Transmission Projects
? Assessment of funds Required
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o Bangladesh-India Financing Mechanism and Suggestive Measures
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o Bhutan-India Conclusion
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o Nepal-India
o Sri-Lanka-India
Major Concerns
? Chapter 12 – Opportunities in the sector
? Forward
The Way
Opportunity for New Entrants
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Chapter – 6 Transmission Sector Performance Opportunities for Financing Institutions
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Opportunities for EPC contractors
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Introduction
? Opportunity for Equipment Manufacturing
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Operational
? Opportunities for IT companies
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o Infrastructure Disabilities
o Investments Inequalities Chapter 13 – Key Issues and Challenges
o Evacuation of power from NER
o Congestion management Regulatory
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o Renovation and Modernization ? and Commercial
Financial
o Technology Upgradation Operational and Technical
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o Transmission and Distribution Losses ? Execution
Project
Commercial
? Others
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o Aggregate Technical and Commercial Losses
Others
? Chapter 14 – Future Outlook
o Business Models
o Regulatory Framework Annexure

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