India’s imports of thermal coal fell by 41.5 per cent to 32.9 million tonnes during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as coronavirus lockdown affected power demand. Imports by utilities, which account for over three-fourths […]
India Power Corporation Limited is planning to expand its power distribution operations to new locations, subject to necessary clearances and approvals. The company currently holds a distribution license for supplying power over 618 square kilometers […]
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has notified the procedure for verification of captive generating plant (CGP) status in accordance with requirements in Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005. This procedure will be applicable […]
Andhra Pradesh plans to start disbursing power subsidies to all eligible agricultural consumers directly to their bank accounts by 2021-22 end. According to an order issued by the state government, the direct benefit transfer (DBT) […]
The sector’s immediate response to the pandemic has been good, but distribution reforms will be crucial to address the chronic challenges, believes Praveer Sinha, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Tata Power. At a recent […]
The lockdown announced in India to curb the virus was one of the longest in the world, and as a result, millions of migrant workers were forced to make their way back home, having lost […]
Norwegian municipal energy groups Agder Energi and Glitre Energi are exploring a tie-up that would form the country’s third-largest hydroelectric power producer and the number two grid operator. Agder would contribute to around three quarters […]
A subsidiary of France’s Total and Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) have signed a deal for a rooftop solar power system at the Singapore liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal. Total Solar Distributed Generation, a wholly-owned subsidiary […]
Energy storage solution provider Okaya Power Group has bagged an order from Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for commissioning power storage systems at three locations in Delhi. . Okaya Power Group, has bagged the contract […]
The Telangana legislative assembly has unanimously passed a resolution against the new Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and has asked the central government to withdraw it. According to the Telangana government, the proposed amendment in the […]
Under the draft rules providing for the Rights of Electricity Consumers, the power ministry has proposed to simplify the procedure for electricity connections. Accordingly, just two documents would be required for an electricity connection with […]
The power ministry has reportedly begun the process to set up a Rs 20 billion joint venture (JV) for providing a common backend infrastructure facility (CBIF) to discoms for faster roll-out of smart electricity meters […]
Singapore-based Sembcorp entered the Indian power sector a decade ago. Today, its Indian arm, Sembcorp Energy India Limited (SEIL), is a leading genco with a balanced portfolio of renewable and thermal assets. The company has […]
September Issue 2020
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of USD 127.8 million (EUR 108 million) to support the expansion of Cambodia’s transmission infrastructure and a grant for the country’s first utility-scale battery system. As […]
Adani Green Energy has tied up with around 10 international banks to diversify construction finance portfolio for its ongoing and future projects. . Adani Green Energy has a portfolio of 14 GW of operating, under […]
Mahindra & Mahindra has terminated a share purchase agreement signed with CLP India to sell the entire stake held by its step down arm Mahindra Renewables Private Limited (MRPL) in Neo Solren Private Limited (NSPL) […]
CESC Limited, which took over the power distribution franchise in Malegaon circle in Maharashtra in March 2020, has suffered a loss of Rs 2 billion. According to CESC, the electricity losses which were proposed at […]
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