Adani Power Maharashtra Limited and Adani Power Rajasthan Limited have jointly secured 9.9 million tonnes of coal linkages for 25 years, that is, one-third of the total coal auctioned by Coal India Limited under SHAKTI. […]
Spot market power prices witnessed a spike to Rs 9.91 per unit on September 12, 2017, marking a three-year high. The average price on the Indian Electricity Exchange peaked to Rs 5 per unit. The […]
Solar power developers that secured projects in the 1,200 MW mega auction in Jharkhand in March 2016 have agreed to reduce tariffs after an 18-month-long negotiation with the Jharkhand government. The tariffs have been reduced […]
The recent e-reverse auction conducted by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for 500 MW solar power projects witnessed the lowest winning bid of Rs 2.65 per kWh by Chennai-based GRT Jewellers for 90 MW. […]
The Puducherry Electricity Department has initiated a project for installing smart meters for domestic consumers under the smart grid pilot project being implemented by the department in the union territory. China-based Dongfang Electric Corporation has […]
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has notified the retail supply tariff schedule for 2017-18. The DERC has not made any change in energy charges for all categories. The fixed charges for consumers using up […]
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has reduced the tariffs for new wind power projects from Rs 4.50 per unit in February 2015 to Rs 3.74 per unit in its recent order. The revised tariff […]
The Karnataka government has floated a tender to purchase 1,000 MW of power, in anticipation of an increase in the peak load from 8,500 MW to 9,500 MW during the festive season. While 500 MW […]
Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) has inaugurated the first unit (65 MW) of the 195 MW Kashang HEP in Kinnaur district. The project work was initiated in 2009; however, it got delayed owing to […]
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL) tender for the procurement of 1,000 MW of coal-based power witnessed no participation from private players owing to the low ceiling price. As per the tender, IPPs were required […]
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) conducted a reverse auction for 500 MW of wind power capacity, which saw wind power tariffs reaching a record low of Rs 3.42 per unit. The previous […]
The MoP has notified the mechanism for the release of proportionate bank guarantee/fixed deposit receipts for provisional mega power projects. This is in line with the revised Mega Power Policy announced by the Cabinet Committee […]
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has launched the Unnat Jyoti by Affordable Lighting for All (UJALA) scheme in Melaka, Malaysia, to promote energy efficiency. Under the scheme, EESL will provide 10 high quality 9 W […]
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has approved an investment of Rs 1.98 billion for the second Baharampur-Bheramara 400 kV double-circuit transmission line. The commissioning of the transmission line is scheduled within 24 months […]
The power sector is witnessing significant changes, with record capacity additions taking place in the renewable energy sector, renewable tariffs declining sharply and power shortages coming down significantly. Disruptive changes are also taking place in […]
The growth of the power equipment industry has been weighed down by multiple challenges such as low capacity utilisation, stressed assets and delayed projects. However, there are a number of growth opportunities as well, triggered […]
There was significant stress in the power sector during the past year owing to subdued power demand, lack of power purchase agreement (PPA) tie-ups and promoter inability to infuse fresh equity, among other regulatory and […]
The power distribution segment has been facing several challenges, which the government is seeking to address through its reform agenda involving a host of programmes. As the sector moves towards the ambitious goal of 24×7 […]
The transmission segment has witnessed significant growth during the past one year owing to various government initiatives and the increasing focus on renewables. With continuous capacity additions and increased investments, the transmission segment shows potential […]
The predominant trends in the generation segment in the past year were the low plant load factor (PLF) of conventional power projects and the lack of new long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs). As the sector […]
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