The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has finally initiated the approval of existing PPAs with wind energy developers. KERC has settled a month-long dispute with the state government by endorsing at least one wind power […]
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has announced a hike in power tariffs for consumers for 2017-18. The average hike is 12 per cent for domestic consumers. For urban domestic consumers, the tariffs have […]
Coal India Limited has given its approval to award coal contracts to the 10 power plants that won supply contracts in the first round of the Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyla Transparently in India […]
NHPC Limited’s board has approved amendment of the company’s memorandum of association to enable it to apply for a trading licence to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. The decision is in line with the MoPs […]
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned a 54 MW coal-fired captive power project at Sangattain Indonesia’s East Kalimantan. The power project has been developed by PT Citra Kusuma Perdana (PT CKP) for their coal […]
The prime minister has dedicated the 60 MW Tuirial hydro electric project (HEP) in Mizoram to the country. The two 30 MW units of the HEP were commissioned by the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation […]
The MoP and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency felicitated some energy efficient companies on December 14, 2017, to mark National Energy Conservation Day. The winners were chosen from among 322 energy efficient companies across the […]
The Solar Energy Corporation of India has floated a tender for setting up 2 GW ISTS-connected wind power capacity across the country. Proposals have been invited on a build-own-operate basis. The eligible bid capacity has […]
The proposed hydro power policy is reportedly at the final stage of preparation and will be sent to the Cabinet for approval. The draft policy aims to provide Rs 16.7 billion to support 40 stalled […]
NTPC Limited has floated a tender to acquire stressed thermal assets across the country. As per the tender, only those coal-based power plants will be acquired which have been commissioned after April 1, 2014 and […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) is planning to impose penalties on distribution companies for power cuts deemed as avoidable from April 1, 2019 onwards. The move is part of the government’s plan to provide reliable […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified the Guidelines for Tariff-based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid Connected Wind Power Projects. These guidelines mark a shift from the feed-in […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has notified the draft Grant of Connectivity and General Network Access (GNA) to the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) and Other Related Matters Regulations, 2017. The draft regulations aim to address […]
The central government has set up a panel to tackle the issue of stressed power assets in the country. The committee is headed by Amitabh Kant, chief executive officer (CEO), NITI Aayog, and comprises secretaries […]
Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSSPDCL) is one of the country’s newest and best performing discoms. It has a number of noteworthy achievements to its credit including zero load shedding and procurement of […]
TTC Corp plans to begin construction for three solar projects aggregating 150 MW in Vietnam by May 2018. The plants will be located in the central and southern provinces of Vietnam and will require an […]
Siemens has entered into a Euro 380 million contract with the Taif Group for the construction of a 495 MW combined cycle power plant in Tatarstan, Russia. The project is part of the Nizhnekamskneftekhim project. […]
The Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy has approved the Plano Decenal de Expansão de Energia 2026 or Decennial Energy Expansion Plan 2026 (PDE 2026) for the country. The approved plan indicates that the internal […]
State Grid Brazil Holding, the Brazilian company of China’s SGCC, has put the first transmission line associated with the 11.2 GW Belo Monte power complex into operation. This is the largest high voltage direct current […]
Enel Green Power Brasil (EGPB) has been awarded the right to build a 388 MW solar PV project in the state of Piaui, Brazil, which will be supported by 20-year power supply contracts and involve […]
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