The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Power Index tracks the share prices of 18 power companies operating across various segments of the industry and is weighted by free-float capitalisation. Over the past 12 months, it plunged […]
The operational performance of power utilities has improved over the past year. The sector has witnessed an increase in the plant load factors (PLFs) of thermal power plants (TPPs), as well as a decline in […]
Pankaj Batra, chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), believes that the power sector has matured significantly in recent years and will continue on the growth trajectory on the back of growing power demand, introduction of storage […]
The power sector has witnessed considerable financial activity in the past year, with the focal point being renewables and the resolution of stressed assets. The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) segment indicated a growing trend with […]
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), the country’s largest power generation equipment maker, has recorded an impressive performance in the past year. The company’s order inflows rose by 74 per cent in 2017-18 over the previous […]
The recent power demand-supply mismatches have given an impetus to power trading in the country. The industry has witnessed an increase in the traded volumes, rise in spot prices of power and convergence of power […]
September Issue 2018
At the forefront of India’s energy efficiency improvements has been Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). After having successfully transformed the LED lighting segment, it is paving the way for rolling out smart meters and electric […]
Private major JSW Energy Limited is one of the leading power generation utilities in the country with an installed capacity of 4,531 MW. Over the years, it has set benchmarks for the operational performance of […]
From the discontinuation of generation-based incentives (GBIs) and phase-out of the accelerated depreciation (AD) benefit in 2017, to the replacement of the feed-in tariff (FiT) mechanism with competitive bidding, the past year or so has […]
As India aggressively moves towards its goals of renewable energy capacity addition and universal power supply, a key area of concern is the lack of availability of adequate transmission infrastructure. Focus on developing intra-state transmission […]
According to Anil Sardana, managing director and chief executive officer, Adani Transmission Limited (ATL), both the power transmission and distribution segments need significant reforms. Greater private participation and new technologies are some steps to address […]
The distribution segment is readying itself for a number of structural changes, including the introduction of competition. This is an intricate issue that must be handled sensitively, says Debasish Banerjee, managing director (distribution), CESC Limited. […]
While the past few years have been extremely tough for equipment industry providers, the outlook for the segment is expected to turn bright. The modernisation of old power plants, installation of emission control equipment, investments […]
By R.V. Shahi, Former Secretary, Ministry of Power The goal of 24×7 Power for All is a great initiative – not only laudable but also achievable. Fifteen years ago, setting such a goal, to be […]
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