According to a new report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy, there are as many as 34 thermal projects with a capacity of over 40 GW in the sector that are categorised as non-performing […]
One of the key challenges in hydropower development in the country is the lack of adequate transmission infrastructure for the evacuation of power from remote sites. The transmission utility of Uttarakhand is working to address […]
The past few years have been tough for the gas-based power generation segment and the stress seems far from over. Already struggling with low plant load factors (PLFs) and shortage of natural gas feedstock, power […]
Considered a pioneer in the power transmission industry, Seema Gupta is among the first few women electrical engineers in the country to work for the development of power transmission project. Gupta recently took over as Director, […]
With increasing renewable energy penetration, rural household electrification and proliferation of electric vehicles, power quality is likely to get affected owing to greater harmonics. To this end, policymakers and decisionmakers are working towards reducing power […]
The renovation and modernisation (R&M) of coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) is crucial, both from an environmental and an economic perspective. As of February 2018, there are a total of 622 coal-based power plant units […]
The Indian electrical equipment industry must explore global markets, believes Suresh Prabhu, minister of commerce and industry, and former power minister. At the inaugural of ELECRAMA 2018, the five-day flagship event organised by the Indian […]
State discom Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) is the sole distribution licensee in Assam, serving a consumer base of more than 3.3 million. The discom has made significant strides in ensuring power availability and […]
Eaton announced the introduction of a range of cutting-edge power distribution products at ELECRAMA 2018. The products launched at the event included Eaton’s RVAC SF6 Ring Main Unit (RMU). With advanced safety and ergonomically designed […]
The privatisation of Delhi’s discoms in 2003 marked an important milestone in distribution reforms, opening up the segment to private players. Now, almost 15 years later, the private sector is set to capitalise on another […]
REC raises $300 million through dollar bonds (India) The Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) has raised $300 million through dollar bonds. The 10-year Regulation-S bonds were priced at a coupon of 4.625 per cent. The bond […]
Coal India Limited (CIL) is set to implement a coal pricing mechanism based on the gross calorific value (GCV) of each coal consignment from April 1, 2018. A more transparent and reliable methodology will replace […]
Ratish Kumar, director, projects, NHPC, started his career as a trainee engineer at the company’s Baira Siul hydroelectric project (HEP) in 1982 and gradually moved up the professional ladder. He became a part of NHPC’s […]
With the increasing use of electrical equipment, discoms need to focus not only on the quantum of power supply, but also on its quality and reliability. Power quality may suffer due to harmonic distortions, dips […]
The need for a flexible, resilient and intelligent grid is becoming a priority for policymakers. With the future power system being required to deal with new challenges such as a greater influx of renewable energy, […]
Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL), which was incorporated in 2003, is the largest state transmission utility in the north-eastern region. It has managed to significantly expand its network over the years. However, a key […]
Moody’s Investors Service has assigned a Baa3 rating to the Rural Electrification Corporation’s (REC) proposed senior unsecured notes, issued under its $3 billion medium-term note programme. The bonds will have a maturity of 10 years […]
In a major policy move, the central government has allowed commercial mining of coal by private players. So far, the private sector was allowed to mine coal only for captive use in the power, cement […]
Harish Agarwal, CEO, Supreme and Company Private Limited, has had a long association with the company. Forty years in fact. Aside from spearheading the company’s operations along with his brother Rajesh, who is also president […]
The share of renewable energy in the overall power mix has increased dramatically over the last decade. Today, renewable energy generation accounts for 10 per cent of the total power produced in the country as […]
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