Delta, a global provider of power and thermal management solutions, has launched its third manufacturing plant in India at Hosur in Tamil Nadu. The plant is part of Delta’s investment commitment and expansion plan in […]
Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Limited (KEPL) has completed the manufacturing and testing of its high pressure ring section type boiler feedwater pump with a 3.9 MW motor. The pumps have been shipped to Mirfa Independent Water […]
Powerica Limited showcased the launch of Containerised Gensets in the range of 750 kVA to 2,000 kVA at the Consultant and Customer Seminar organised along with Cummins India Limited. These gensets provide leading sound attenuation, […]
Moxa, a leading provider of a full spectrum of quality products for industrial networking, computing and automation, has received the ABB Supplier Award. Moxa has a distribution and service network that caters to customers in […]
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor company, has surpassed 2 billion units of sales of its STM8 microcontrollers, with particularly strong success in China. According to World Semiconductor Trade Statistics, the company’s share in the general purpose […]
Powergrid accords investment approval for eight transmission projects (India) Powergrid’s board has accorded investment approval for the implementation of eight transmission projects. The approved projects are the Rs 8.44 billion Common Transmission System for Phase […]
The power sector continues to witness significant mergers and acquisitions (M&As). In a recent development, integrated power utility India Power Corporation Limited (IPCL), formerly known as DPSC Limited, signed an agreement with France-based ENGIE Global Developments […]
The quality of coal has been a constant matter of discord among coal miners and power generation and distribution companies, since the price of coal in India is determined on the basis of its gross […]
In a landmark order, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has struck down the compensatory tariff allowed by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in February 2014 to Adani Power Limited (APL) and Coastal Gujarat […]
Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (PTCUL) was incorporated in 2004 to comply with the unbundling requirements of the Electricity Act, 2003. Prior to that, the transmission and distribution assets in the state were owned […]
Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) was incorporated in August 1993 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the erstwhile Gujarat Electricity Board (GEB). The company commenced its commercial operations in 1998 with its business limited […]
The key global trends currently shaping the power sector are an increase in the share of renewable energy sources in power generation, the use of sophisticated and energy-efficient technologies, and the rise in power demand […]
The share of renewable energy in India’s total installed capacity has increased from about 8 per cent in 2007-08 to over 13.5 per cent in 2014-15. This is set to go up further, with the […]
The contours of India’s energy security strategy have changed significantly over the past few years in light of the mounting concerns over the limited availability of fossil fuels and the national commitments to carbon emission […]
Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RInfra) has demerged some of its power generation and supply assets in Mumbai, Goa and Andhra Pradesh to its wholly owned subsidiary, Reliance Electric Generation and Supply Private Limited (REGSPL). To this […]
The Ministry of Power’s (MoP) regasified liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) auction scheme witnessed an unexpected outcome when gas-based power producers quoted sub-zero per unit bids in the latest round. The auction was conducted by MSTC […]
The Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) was launched by the central government in November 2015 to facilitate the revival of the discoms, which have been struggling with losses and mounting debt. Within five months of […]
Reducing the cost of power has been a key priority for the present government. On many occasions in the past, the government has reiterated its intention of providing electricity at affordable prices. It wishes to […]
Total power generation increased by 9.63 per cent in February 2016 as compared to the same month last year, with an increase of 11.5 per cent in thermal and nuclear generation and a 10.82 per […]
Total power generation stood at 88.98 billion units. At around 32.44 billion units and 29.46 billion units, the central and private sectors respectively accounted for the major share of generation.
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