The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has pulled up the Odisha government for non-inclusion of sizing charges in the run-of-mine price of coal during assessment, resulting in short levy of royalty of Rs […]
Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) has re-launched its mobile application, Mor Bijlee, with additional features that enables consumers to avail more than 16 electricity-related services. . Services related to meter, name updation, new […]
The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) in its recent amendments to the tariff-based competitive bidding guidelines for procurement of grid-connected solar power has stated that a letter of undertaking (LoU) from public sector […]
Essar Power Transmission Company Limited (EPTCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Essar Power Limited, has commissioned the 337-km, 400 kV Mahan–Sipat transmission line, the final leg of a 465 km transmission system consisting of three inter-state […]
The Appellate Tribunal of Electricity (APTEL) has upheld an order of electricity regulator Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) for compensation for non-availability of coal for its arm Adani Power Maharashtra Limited (APML). In September 2019, […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has recently notified the draft Electricity (Change in Law, Must-run Status, and Other Matters) Rules, 2020. The draft rules aim to ease and expedite the process of availing of compensation […]
India is currently facing an acute air pollution crisis, with the presence of 14 of the top 20 most polluted cities in the world. In view of the growing environmental concerns, the government has been […]
Transmission line length has grown considerably over the years to cater to the increasing generation capacity and power demand. Between 2014-15 and 2019-20, the line length increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of […]
Ravindra D. Chavan is a transmission industry veteran and has worked across several domains including supply chain management, quality enhancement and business development. At present, he is director (projects), Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited […]
The coal-based thermal power industry is responsible for a significant share of emissions by the country’s industrial sector. The combustion of coal converts nitrogen bound in coal to form products such as nitric oxide (NO), […]
In the past two decades, India’s economy has been propelled by the power sector. More than 130 million people have joined the power grid since 2013, indicating a massive expansion in access to electricity. The […]
Soltec, a Spanish manufacturer of equipment for solar power plants, is planning to raise Euro 150 million through an IPO in Madrid’s stock market.. The funds raised will be used for expansion in the fast-growing […]
Wind turbine firm Vestas has launched a new variant of turbine optimised for low and ultra-low wind project conditions in India. The turbine would be locally manufactured and sourced in the country. According to the […]
eMatrixmile India Private Limited and Magenta EV Solutions Private Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to install and commission Qyk Pod electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Mumbai, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and […]
Husk Power Systems, a Bihar-based off-grid renewable energy start-up, has received a fund of $5 million from Dutch development bank FMO. Husk Power operates renewable energy mini-grids in Asia and Africa. The $5 million investment […]
NHPC Limited is estimated to suffer a loss of Rs 844.10 million due to the shutdown of 120 MW Sewa-II power station in Jammu and Kashmir till March 31, 2021. . Last week, the company […]
The Uttar Pradesh government has reportedly decided to withdraw privatisation plans for the state’s discoms. The state government had earlier announced plans to privatise Purvanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited (PuVVNL). The move comes  after a […]
According to the power minister, future energy bids would be planned to encourage manufacturing using advanced and latest technology. While speaking at a recent industry event ‘India PV Edge 2020’, the minister highlighted the various […]
While the sector has been trying to work around the supply disruptions caused by Covid-19 over the past six months, capacity addition is yet to pick up. As per the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) latest […]
The Indian automobile industry recorded sales of 26.27 million units in 2018-19, of which only 0.75 million were electric vehicles (EVs). The EV industry is at a nascent stage in India and has the potential […]
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