The emergence of novel paradigms in the distribution segment such as decentralised generation systems, net metering, energy storage, electric vehicles (EVs) and associated charging infrastructure is expected to upend the structural architecture of the industry. […]
The government recently launched the Gram Unnat Jyoti by Affordable Lighting for All (UJALA) programme, – an ambitious scheme to provide the world’s cheapest light emitting diode (LED) bulbs in rural areas. This unique and […]
Complying with the revised emission norms is one of the key priorities of Indian thermal-based power generation companies. Developers are opting for flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems to meet sulphur oxide (SOx) norms, and are […]
Dubai-based Phanes Group, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) and investment agreement (IA) for developing a 200 MWАС grid-connected solar PV plant in Nurata, Navoi Region. Phanes Group has signed the PPA with National Electric […]
Tata Power Solar has doubled its manufacturing capacity of cells and modules to 1,100 MW at its Bengaluru facility. This aims to meet the increase in demand that the company has seen for its solar […]
ReNew Power has commissioned a 110 MW solar power project at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. ReNew Power has a power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India for sale of power at a tariff of […]
Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML) has announced plans to source 30 per cent of the total electricity from renewable energy sources by 2023. Further, the company plans to increase this share to 50 per cent […]
The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 45 billion production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to boost domestic manufacturing capacity of solar photo voltaics (PV) modules. The scheme aims to promote manufacturing capacity of Giga Watt scale […]
Over the past couple of years, upgrading metering infrastructure with the adoption of smart meters has been one of the key focus areas of distribution utilities. Smart meters can improve the operational and financial performance […]
Coal-based electricity is a critical component of the Indian energy mix, accounting for more than 206 GW of installed capacity (55 per cent of total capacity) as of December 2020 while generating over 71 per […]
With the tightening of emission control regulations, flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems will become a must have for the thermal power industry over the next few years. Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate […]
Japan-based J-Power will be converting the Birchwood Power Facility, a retired coal-fired plant in Virginia, USA into a solar generation and storage facility. … J-Power USA, a local subsidy of J-Power, along with Fortress Investment […]
Tata Power and Social Alpha have announced investment in an industrial internet-of-things (IoT) start-up ‘URJA’. … With this offering, Tata Power aims to be a fully integrated Energy as a Service (EaaS) solution provider with […]
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved incorporation of the clause regarding “change of law” in the power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed by small scale distributed solar projects. These PPAs will be executed under […]
During 2020-21, Indian Energy Exchange (IEX)recorded the highest ever yearly electricity volume of 73,941 MU, an increase of 37 per cent on a year-on-year basis. … The average yearly price forDay Ahead Market (DAM) stood […]
The total dues owed by discoms to power generators stood at Rs 1,026.84billionin February 2021, an increase of 17 per cent over the last year. … However, the total outstanding discom dues has decreased in […]
April Issue 2021
The distribution sector is undergoing a transformation catalysed with the large-scale adoption of smart grids and digital solutions. These developments have the potential to reinvent the relationship between customers and distribution companies (discoms), enhance the […]
In a bid to enhance the country’s domestic solar manufacturing capabilities, the union cabinet recently approved the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) proposal to implement the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for high efficiency […]
State-owned Electricity of Vietnam’s (EVN) subsidiary, National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT), plans to invest an amount of VND 3.6 trillion into two 500 kV and seven 220 kV power grid projects in northern Haiphong City […]
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