Indian coal is characterised by high ash content of 35-45 per cent and a significant amount of inorganic impurities. The drift origin of coal results in the high inherent ash content. Besides this, the prevalent […]
Ash constitutes 26-40 per cent of the coal used for power generation. A coal-based unit ranging from 250 MW to 800 MW of capacity typically produces 100-320 million tonnes of ash per hour. Of the […]
As sensitivity towards the environment has increased over the past few years, policymakers have issued various guidelines with the objective of either reducing fly ash generation or ensuring its proper utilisation and transportation. In addition, […]
Coal-based power generation continues to be the mainstay of electricity generation in the country, constituting over 75 per cent of the total power generated in 2015-16. However, coal-based generation results in a large quantity of […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has been notifying regulations to define the emission standards for diesel generator (DG) sets for more than a decade. These are enforced at the manufacturing end […]
Diesel engines and generator sets are among the most preferred options for backup power generation for user industries like telecom, commercial enterprises, construction, IT and retail. Although there has been an overall reduction in the […]
A diesel generator (DG) set is a type of internal combustion (IC) engine that is mainly used in small industries requiring low captive power, or as a backup option to support operations. In recent years, […]
Generator sets are commonly used in both the consumer and industrial segments, with diesel increasingly becoming the more preferred fuel as it is extremely efficient with a higher energy density. In view of the high […]
Tackling power supply interruptions is one of the major challenges facing the country’s industrial sector. Therefore, it is essential for the industries to be equipped with a backup power supply option. Some of the key […]
Even though the overall energy and peak deficits have declined significantly, the power sector in India continues to be bogged down by problems like load shedding and sudden power failures. Certain areas still face a […]
The recently held Power Ministers’ Conference, the fourth such conference since the present government took over in May 2014, witnessed the participation of most of the states with full vigour and interest, a sign of […]
According to the 2011 Census of India, 81 million households rely on energy sources other than grid electricity for lighting and other basic energy needs. Of these, almost 94 per cent reside in rural areas. […]
S.D. Dubey, chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), accords high priority to wiping out the demand-supply gap in the country and ensuring grid stability in the wake of renewable energy integration. With the government […]
The distribution franchise model is attracting attention once again as a possible solution to segment woes. Recently, the Rajasthan government awarded two distribution franchises in Kota and Bharatpur to CESC Limited. While this model opens […]
With electric vehicles (EVs) forming a key component of the smart grid landscape being envisaged by policymakers, the transportation segment is gearing up for major changes. The segment currently accounts for nearly 72 per cent […]
JSW Energy to acquire JPVL’s 500 MW Bina TPP (India) JSW Energy Limited has executed definitive agreements with Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited (JPVL) for the acquisition of its 500 MW Bina thermal power plant (TPP) […]
Challenging market conditions, price pressures, a move towards tender-based support mechanisms and competition from Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have kicked off consolidation in the wind OEM space. The past one year has witnessed several […]
The strong financial health of distribution companies, low aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses, and improvement in renewable purchase obligation (RPO) compliance are some of the key achievements of the Gujarat power sector. Recently, the […]
Motors and drives are critical components of the power generation process and can significantly reduce the internal energy consumption of power plants. A thermal power plant typically uses 8-15 per cent of the electricity it […]
Vimal Kejriwal, managing director and chief executive officer, KEC International Limited (KEC), sees equipment ordering levels in the power sector improving, driven by government reforms. Excerpts from a recent interview… What were KEC’s key performance […]
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