Under the smart city mission, eight cities in Uttar Pradesh have been identified for installation of e-charging facilities for two, three and four wheelers. According to a recent proposal, the e-charging facilities under the smart […]
Power producers’ total outstanding dues owed by distribution companies rose by over 36 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,290 billion in July 2020. According to the Payment Ratification and Analysis in Power procurement for bringing […]
The past year witnessed an increase in credit offtake from banks and non-banking financial companies in sectors such as renewables and power transmission. The bond market also witnessed increased traction. However, overall, power sector financing […]
It was a challenging year for most power companies, especially the past six months, as they battled the impact of Covid-19. Despite these challenges, they were able to achieve several critical milestones. On the generation […]
The Indian power transmission segment has demonstrated resilience in the challenging Covid times, notes Pratik Agarwal, managing director, Sterlite Power, one of India’s largest private transmission companies. In a recent interview with Power Line, Agarwal […]
Dr. Alka Rai – Assistant Professor, NTPC School of Business The present situation in the energy industry is complex due to many factors including regulatory challenges, geopolitical pressures, and environmental issues. Moreover, the scenario in the energy industry is very dynamic surrounded by continuous change, disruptions, and innovation. Given […]
According to Spain Energy and Environment Ministry, Spain will inject Euro 181 million ($215 million) of state funds into renewable energy projects in seven regions, aiming to boost employment and cut carbon emissions. The subsidies […]
The Rs 900 billion liquidity package for discoms to help them pay their dues till the month of March is reportedly set to be enhanced to Rs 1,200 billion factoring in these utilities’ outstanding till […]
EDF, I2EN and VJTI have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct a pre-feasibility study for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Maharashtra. Through this initiative, the three partners intend to contribute […]
The power minister has laid the foundation stone for construction of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited’s LILO of Kishenganj-Darbhanga transmission line at Saharsa in Bihar through a virtual event. The execution agency for the […]
India has invited Australia to participate in commercial coal mining and other strategic projects related to mines and minerals. … The coal ministry has launched the auction process for coal blocks for commercial mining, a […]
According to the government, it is aiming to push electricity for cooking in a big way as it will provide the poor strata of the society a cheaper option for their day to day requirement. […]
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Power Index tracks the share prices of 14 power companies operating across various segments of the industry and is weighted by free-float capitalisation. Over the past 12 months, it plunged […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted operations across sectors but the silver lining is that it has acted as a trigger for utilities in the power sector to lay more emphasis on technology. Power utilities, especially […]
The operational performance of power utilities remained tepid during the past year. Power demand had been falling since August 2019 as a result of shrinking industrial production, and the shutdown of commercial and industrial (C&I) […]
Total power generation stood at 119.97 BUs in July 2020. At around 41.16 BUs and 33.99 BUs, the central and private sectors respectively accounted for the major share in conventional power generation. Meanwhile, renewable energy […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to decarbonise and digitalise simultaneously, believes N. Venu, managing director, India, and region head, South Asia, Hitachi ABB Power Grids. In an interview with Power Line, Venu spoke […]
The past year was marked by several important policy and regulatory developments across various segments in the power sector. A key development was the notification of the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which proposes reforms […]
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