The central government has allowed the sale and registration of electric vehicles (EVs) without batteries. The move is likely to boost the battery-swapping industry at the same time. The move comes after the ministry of […]
According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), US electricity consumption will drop 3.4 per cent in 2020 as coronavirus lockdowns caused businesses to close. EIA has projected that retail power sales will drop to […]
Three villages located along the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Keran area have been connected to the national grid amid heavy snowing and the Covid-19 lockdown. Keran remains cut-off for nearly six months […]
Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation has started manufacturing a set of steam generators for the fifth 1,000 MW unit to be set up in Kudankulam nuclear plant in Tamil Nadu. Central PSU Nuclear Power Corporation […]
Goa government has announced a rebate of Rs 1,830 million for all electricity consumers. Reportedly, 50 per cent of fixed charges are waived for April and May for all low tension domestic, commercial and other […]
KKR, private equity firm, has backed off the plan to become a sponsor of India Grid Trust (IndiGrid), an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT). Earlier in May 2019, KKR – in a first of its kind […]
 The Delhi High Court has directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to allow the Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) to remit about $55 million (around Rs 4.11 billion) to its Mauritius-based subsidiary. JSPL […]
PTC India Limited reported an over 7 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,000.6 million for the June quarter, helped by reduced expenses. The company’s net profit stood at Rs 932.6 million […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has disposed of a petition filed by Pranurja Solution Limited, seeking grant of registration to the petitioner’s company to establish and operate as a power exchange. Further, in the […]
The power distribution segment continues to be the weakest link in the power sector. High aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses, poor billing and collection efficiency and delays in tariff hikes have significantly deteriorated the […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) plans to allow the electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and trading licensees to introduce a competition transition charge (CTC), which has been receiving public criticisms. The CTC proposes to make […]
Tata Projects Limited and its consortium partner have completed an 110-km stretch of the 200 km, 500 kV Surathani-Phuket transmission line project in Thailand. Reportedly, this transmission line is an achievement since it passes through […]
In response to a petition filed by Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL), the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has allowed it to enter into swap transactions for managing the unexpected energy crisis during […]
Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL) has announced the successful partial completion of the North Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme (NERSS)-VI Project. The project entails establishment of the 400/220 kV, 2×500 MVA New Kohima substation and 400 […]
India’s coal import fell 43.2 per cent to 11.13 million tonnes (mt) in July 2020 on account of high stockpile of the dry fuel at pitheads, plants and ports. Reportedly, the country had imported 19.61 […]
The government has proposed to bring in a consumer charter in the new tariff policy regulations that will give rights to the consumer to seek 24×7 electricity supply and provide them compensation for any deviation […]
The global Covid-19 crisis is significantly impacting the economy. The power sector too is feeling the effects of the pandemic, leading to tough times for the boiler, turbine and generator (BTG) industry. The domestic BTG […]
Solar power is the fastest growing segment in the Indian power sector. The country’s solar power capacity has grown from a meagre 6,763 MW to 34,628 MW in a span of just five years between […]
The Covid-19 crisis has posed widespread challenges for discoms as the decline in demand has led to revenue losses and liquidity concerns. The pan-India lockdown to control the spread rendered the commercial and industrial (C&I) […]
JSC Uzbekenergo is planning to build a 500/220/10 kV, 1,400 MVA modern energy-saving substation and associated 410-km-long power lines. The power lines will be located in the Quyi Chirchiq district of Tashkent region. Of the […]
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