The transmission segment is expected to witness a significant growth momentum over the next few years. As per CEA estimates, based on the capacity addition required for the inter-state and intra-state transmission systems, a huge […]
Power sector experts Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Secretary, Ministry of Power – India, Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC Limited, Jayant Kawale, MD, RattanIndia Power Ltd, J.P. Chalasani, Group CEO, Suzlon Group, Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, Global Infrastructure, […]
IEEMA provided significant assistance to the Odisha Government and the state power utilities for fast restoration of electrical infrastructure after the cyclonic storm “Fani” made landfall in Puri on the Odisha coast on May 3, […]
Total power generation stood at 118.77 BUs in April 2019. At around 39.48 BUs and 35.06 BUs, the central and state sectors respectively accounted for the major share in conventional power generation. Meanwhile, renewable energy […]
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market at the IEX and PXIL in May 2019 was 3,772.47 MUs and 1.17 MUs respectively. The average market clearing price range at the IEX was Rs 2.37 per […]
According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 4th Annual World Energy Investment (WEI) report published in May 2019, in India, energy sector investments have grown the most over the past three years, up 12 per cent between […]
PFC raises $1 billion in the international market (India) Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has raised $1 billion through Reg-S bonds in the international market. The transaction was carried out in two tranches – a five-year […]
NTPC has terminated the mine development and operation (MDO) contracts awarded to BGR Mining & Infra Limited for the Chatti-Bariatu coal mine in Jharkhand and Talaipalli coal mine in Chhattisgarh. NTPC had awarded the contract […]
June Issue 2019
The CERC has determined the average power purchase cost (APPC) at the national level as Rs 3.60 per unit for 2019-20. This is based on the tariff orders issued by the state/joint electricity regulatory commissions […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has notified the draft Power System Development Fund Regulations, 2019. The commission intends to review the existing regulations based on experience and achievements so far in the utilisation of […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the prudential framework for resolution of stressed assets. The framework provides a 30-day grace period to lenders and borrowers to recognise and resolve default. During this period, […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) is planning to issue an advisory to the regulatory commissions to not seek tariff redetermination of stressed assets that are acquired as part of the lenders’ resolution mechanism. The move […]
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned two pumping units – Unit 3 and 4 of 116 MW each – of the Kaleshwaram greenfield lift irrigation project in Telangana. The pump for each unit is […]
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited’s 1,200 MW wind solar hybrid tender has been undersubscribed by 300 MW. Only two developers have reportedly submitted bids under the tender – Adani Green Energy (600 MW) and […]
NTPC has earmarked a capex of Rs 200 billion for 2019-20. It expects to generate 310 BUs of electricity and produce 10.4 million tonnes (mt) of coal during the year. NTPC also plans to improve […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and the Department for International Development (DFID), UK, have collaborated to establish a model for determining an optimum mix and purchase of energy by discoms from different sources for efficient […]
A steering committee of the NITI Aayog has recommended a complete switch to electric three-wheelers and two-wheelers in a phased manner, starting from March 31, 2023. The steering committee on transformative mobility has also proposed […]
The central government is planning to launch a scheme offering subsidy to states for the deployment of 5,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in cities and on highways. As per the proposal, setting up stations […]
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