The Electrical Research and Development Association (ERDA) signed an MoU with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) on February 12, 2018 for a strategic partnership in the areas of quality assurance, training and skill development, energy […]
Doosan Lentjes presented its supercritical 300 MW class circulating fluidised bed (CFB) boilers for low-grade Indian coals for the local industry and utilities at the CFBC Technology Seminar 2018 held in February in New Delhi. […]
Power consumption in Bihar has seen a remarkable increase in recent years. Peak demand increased by over 138 per cent during the period 2012-17 vis-à-vis the all-India average growth of just 21 per cent. To […]
To sensitise and to propagate the message of safe electrical practices, the Chief Electrical Inspectorate of Maharashtra, in association with industry stakeholders including the International Copper Association (ICA) India, organised the Electrical Safety Week from […]
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market at the IEX and PXIL in December 2017 was 3,108 MUs and 2.36 MUs respectively. The average market clearing price range at the IEX was Rs 2.56 per […]
January Issue 2018
Despite the declining power deficit, the demand for diesel generator (DG) sets and engines is expected to stay strong, led by an increase in backup power requirements due to growing urbanisation and higher government spending […]
Diesel generators (DGs) are being used across industries as an alternative to grid power to support their operations. In recent years, several technological innovations have been undertaken in DG sets in order to reduce noise, […]
While coal continues to remain the mainstay of power generation in the country, liquid fuels account for a small yet significant proportion of the power generated. Amongst these, diesel is the most preferred option owing […]
To increase its operational efficiency and ensure effective network planning, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) is undertaking several digitalisation and grid modernisation initiatives. The discom is also focusing on enhancing its consumer service […]
The development and strengthening of the country’s transmission and distribution (T&D) network has always been a key focus area. To this end, a number of government initiatives and programmes have been undertaken such as the […]
During his long career with NHPC Limited, Balraj Joshi, Chairman and Managing Director, has contributed significantly to the company’s growth and indeed to hydropower development in the country…. For Balraj Joshi, it is a source […]
As a result of various central government initiatives, the demand-supply gap in the power sector has reduced significantly over the past few years. However, one area that still needs improvement pertains to the quality of […]
In November 2017, state-owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC) raised $400 million through its maiden green bond issue. The company listed its 10-year Reg S Green Bond on the London Stock Exchange’s (LSE) International Securities Market […]
Bangalore, India, January 2018 VSC-based HVDC Light technology can harness offshore wind to produce enough electricity to power several million households and service high demand centers over 2,000 kilometers away. Harnessing offshore wind energy can […]
The discoms have been wary of entering into long-term PPAs for the past few years. This is due to several factors including excess generation capacity and the availability of power at lower rates in the […]
The distribution segment is one of the most important yet among the weakest links in the electricity value chain. Over the years, the government has made several attempts to turn around this segment. But while […]
Advanced design and technology trends in cables and conductors are centred on reducing the right-of-way (RoW) requirement as well as increasing the current-carrying capacity of transmission lines. As space is often constrained in urban areas, […]
Maharashtra’s power sector has witnessed significant developments since the unbundling of its state electricity board in 2005. While various initiatives have been taken to modernise and upgrade the state’s power system, grid modernisation continues to […]
Dr U.R. Prasad, deputy chief (economics), Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), brings to the table a diverse mix of experience spanning the economics and regulatory segments. He completed his master’s in monetary economics from Andhra […]
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