The power transmission network has been growing steadily to ensure congestion-free transmission of power, provide evacuation infrastructure for power generation plants, especially those based on renewable energy sources, and tackle the demand-supply mismatch across regions. […]
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has recently asked the state regulators to furnish information on delayed and inadequate tariff hikes for discoms. The case was initiated suo motu by the tribunal in continuation of […]
At the Conference of Power and Renewable Energy Ministers of States and UTs held in October in Gujarat, R.K. Singh, minister of state (independent charge) for power and new and renewable energy, sent out a […]
In view of the growing environmental concerns associated with fuel-based mobility, the government has developed a policy framework and taken several other initiatives to create an e-mobility ecosystem in the country. The Faster Adoption and […]
Amidst a scenario of large-scale stressed assets being put on the block, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) in a key positive has recently approved the transfer of ownership of Prayagraj Power Generation Company Limited […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEF&CC) notified new emission norms for thermal power plants (TPPs) in December 2015 with an objective to reduce the emission of major pollutants such as particulate matter […]
Incorporated in 2005, Torrent Power Limited is a leading private sector power utility with a presence across the generation, transmission and distribution segments. The company has a diverse portfolio of generation assets totalling over 3,700 […]
UDAY’s term is over and the power distribution segment continues to be affected by the chronic debt problem. As per recent data shared by the Ministry of Power (as of September 2019), the cumulative book […]
Minesh Dave is a Tata Power veteran, having joined the company in 1982 as a postgraduate engineer trainee. During his 37-year-long journey with the company, he has progressed through various functions including operations, engineering, project […]
Increasing demand for low greenhouse gas emissions, on-site power generation, lower energy costs, application flexibility and high energy efficiency will drive the uptake of waste heat recovery (WHR) and cogeneration systems in the coming years. […]
Transmission tower designs have evolved significantly over the years. Narrow-base, multicircuit towers are being used in place of conventional towers to ensure structural optimisation. These towers reduce right-of-way (RoW) requirements, minimise the visual impact, enable […]
Reiterating its commitment to support the e-mobility transformation in the country, the government recently issued revised guidelines and standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The new guidelines are more investor and consumer friendly, and […]
NHPC signs agreement with creditors for reviving Lanco Teesta project (India) NHPC Limited has signed an agreement with the committee of creditors for availing of a loan of Rs 45 billion from the Power Finance […]
India is the largest emitter of sulphur dioxide (SO2) in the world. SO2 emissions are a significant contributor to air pollution. The largest sources of SO2 are thermal power plants (TPPs) and other industrial facilities […]
Established in 2009, Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) has been making continuous efforts to improve its performance. As the sole distribution licensee in Assam, APDCL is responsible for the development and management of power […]
Distribution franchisees are likely to form a key component of the government’s plan to revive the distribution segment. The Ministry of Power (MoP) has reportedly drafted a plan for the states to have multiple private […]
The proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) is likely to put strain on the distribution network in multiple ways. Since the EV load is non-linear, it can cause severe power quality (PQ) issues owing to harmonic […]
GE Steam Power has been one of the biggest and oldest players in the Indian power generation industry with a vast scale of operations and presence in the country. Critical to its operations in India […]
NTPC Limited’s 1,320 MW Khargone Super Thermal Power Station, located in Selda and Dalchi villages in Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh, is the first ultra supercritical thermal power plant in the country. The 660 MW Unit […]
R.K. Chugh, president, IEEMA, is optimistic about the industry’s prospects. “Electrical equipment manufacturers will see a resurgent market for products as well as digital solutions over a five-year horizon, primarily on the back of reform measures,” he says. “Metering will remain buoyant, considering the […]
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