We have turned 25!
Letter from the Publisher, Alok Brara
We have turned 25! And it’s time for another anniversary issue. […]
September 2021
We have turned 25!
Interview with Suresh Prabhu
“Learn lessons from power sector reforms”
Suresh Prabhu, Former Union Power Minister, has been one of the key change-makers in the power sector. […]
Interview with Alok Kumar
“The viability of the sector is most important”
The power sector has achieved several important milestones over the past few years, including universal electrification and […]
A Major Challenge
By R.V. Shahi, Former Secretary, Ministry of Power
During the month of August, 2021, I had good opportunities of participating in two important Webinars on issues concerning problems in the Electricity Distribution Sector in India which are creating a very adverse impact on the entire power supply chain […]
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. to invest in Vietnam’s Bitexco Power Corporation
The Japanese utility, Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. plans to invest in Vietnam’s Bitexco Power Corporation (BPC) […]
Adani Green Energy to acquire 40 MW solar project in Odisha
Adani Renewable Energy (MH) Limited (AREMHL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), plans to […]
Sembcorp raises SGD675 million through SLBs
Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries has raised SGD675 million through sustainability-linked bonds (SLB) with a tenor of 10-and-a-half years […]
NTPC REL signs first Green Term Loan
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (REL) has signed its first green term loan agreement of Rs 5 billion. […]
MoP redesigns renewable energy certificate mechanism
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has approved the amendments in the existing renewable energy certificate (REC) mechanism. […]
Interview with Dr Ajay Mathur
“Fossil fuels will possibly disappear over time”
In 25 years, renewables plus storage will be the dominant generation source, believes Dr Ajay Mathur, director […]
Interview with S.K. Soonee
“India has got transmission right”
With the Indian electricity grid becoming increasingly complex, grid operation and transmission planning will evolve significantly over […]
PT PLN to construct subsea cable between Sumatra and Bangka
Indonesia’s state-owned power company, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PT PLN), is planning to construct a subsea cable […]
Virescent Infrastructure sets up the first RE InvIT in India
Virescent Infrastructure, a renewable energy platform sponsored by private equity major KKR has set up the first […]
Power Global signs MoUswith PositivEnergy and Redivivus
Power Global has signed MoUs with PositivEnergy and Redivivus for recycling oflithium-ion batteries.… When electric vehicle (EV) […]
Government launches second attempt of auction process coal mines
The central government has launched the second attempt of auction process for 11 coal mines, for commercial […]
NHPC approves proposal to form a subsidiary for RE projects
The Board of Directors of NHPC Limited has approved the proposal for setting up a subsidiary for […]
Turning Back the Pages
Celebrating the past, focusing on the future
Suite 104, Lodhi Hotel, New Delhi. That’s where it all began. A modest suite in the heart of the capital, which was Power Line’s first office, the headquarters where all the action was taking place. […]
MEMR passes new regulation for rooftop PV industry in Indonesia
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) of Indonesia has passed a new regulation for the […]
ISRPL floats a tender for a 2.9 MW rooftop solar system in Haryana
Indian Synthetic Rubber Private Limited (ISRPL)has floated a tender for the installation and commissioning of 2.9 MW […]
Government to extend provisions of subsidy under FAME II scheme
The central government is planning to extend the provisions of het Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid […]