Coal continues to be the mainstay of India’s power generation activity, with a share of over 60 per cent in the total installed capacity (as of December 2015). However, over the years, the costs of […]
Coal-based power is vital for meeting the country’s energy needs, given that it accounts for 60 per cent of the total installed capacity base and 80 per cent of the total generation. A significant amount […]
The Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), the nodal agency for rural electrification in the country, is poised to achieve the target of 100 per cent rural electrification by 2018. The corporation has devised a unique mechanism […]
PTC India Financial Services Limited (PFS) has emerged as a distinctive financial institution, meeting the financing needs of projects in the energy value chain. Classified as an infrastructure finance company by the Reserve Bank of […]
Despite relentless discom efforts, the aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses remain exceptionally high. Meter tampering and electricity theft are among the leading causes of commercial losses. Technology upgrades and increased vigilance have yeilded positive […]
With the notification of the much-awaited amendments to the Tariff Policy, the government has achieved another milestone in power sector reforms. While the amendments mostly succeed in meeting the industry’s expectations, attention has now turned […]
Sterlite Grid will deliver unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) technologies for the power transmission industry in partnership with Finland’s UAV solutions provider, Sharper Shape. UAVs offer timely information from remote places that are inaccessible through manual […]
Cargill India has opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for the production of Envirotemp™ FR3 fluid in Kurkumbh, Maharashtra. The dielectric fluid, which was previously imported from the US, will meet the specifications of international standards […]
Luminous Power Technologies has announced the launch of its modular switches business in India to further strengthen its home electrical portfolio comprising power backup solutions such as home UPS, inverter batteries and solar applications, as […]
Hartek Power Private Limited, an engineering, procurement and construction company based in Chandigarh with expertise in executing high voltage turnkey substations and power infrastructure projects, unveiled a diversified portfolio at its maiden appearance at ELECRAMA […]
Schneider Electric showcased its technological expertise and unveiled several products and concepts at ELECRAMA 2016 in Bengaluru from February 13 to February 17, 2016. The products and offerings showcased by the company include its new […]
Toshiba Transmission and Distribution Systems (India) Private Limited (TTDI) has announced the completion of a major investment worth $30 million in its Hyderabad factory, which has boosted the production capacity of transformers by 50 per […]
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has distributed over 60 million light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs under the Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP). The flagship scheme is executed across 11 states in India. The distribution of these […]
With the aim of making the industrial sector energy efficient, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) launched the Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme in August 2012. It is one of the four components of […]
Powergrid approves Rs 3.28 billion investment for transmission projects (India) In order to ramp up two transmission projects, the board of Powergrid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) approved an investment of Rs 3.28 billion. These […]
Sterlite Power Grid Ventures Limited (Sterlite Grid) has successfully issued India’s first transmission bonds. This move is in line with its policy of using innovative financial instruments for projects. In January 2016, the company issued […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently issued draft regulations defining the structure for the exchange of energy saving certificates (ESCerts) on the power exchanges. The CERC (Terms and Conditions for Exchange of Energy Savings […]
Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL) was set up in 2003, following the restructuring of the Assam State Electricity Board. It is responsible for power transmission in Assam and was operating 4,979 ckt. km of […]
India is emerging as a frontrunner in developing interconnections with the South Asian Association for Regional Corporation (SAARC) member states for trading electricity. During the 18th SAARC summit held in Kathmandu, Nepal, in November 2014, […]
Reliance Power Limited (RPower) has had a mixed experience on the ultra mega power project (UMPP) front. After winning three out of four UMPPs awarded by the Ministry of Power between 2007 and 2009, the […]
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