Ezine Archive
April Issue 2022
April Issue 2022
Month: April 2022
IT-OT in Power
Digitalisation Initiatives: IT/OT solutions and strategies for the power sector
Digitalisation, decarbonisation and decentralisation are key trends shaping the power sector today. Utilities across the generation, transmission and distribution (T&D) segments are embracing information technology/operational technology (IT/OT) for enhancing consumer services, increasing process efficiency and […]
Finance
Financial Constraints: Standing Committee on Energy report on funding concerns for the renewables sector
The Standing Committee on Energy (2021-2022) has released its 21st report, titled “Financial Constraints in Renewable Energy Sector”. The report was presented to the Lok Sabha on February 3, 2022, and was laid in the […]
Regulation
“Consumers will play a larger role going forward”: Interview with CERC’s Arun Goyal
Effective implementation of already finalised regulations such as the Ancillary Services Regulations and the Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) Regulations is one of the top priorities of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), says Arun Goyal, […]
Companies
“Grid stability has increased tremendously”: Views of Powergrid’s Abhay Choudhary
At a recent Power Line conference on “Power Transmission in India”, Abhay Choudhary, director, Projects, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid), talked about the company’s investment plans, capacity addition targets and focus areas for […]
Editor's Pick
How the States Fare: NITI Aayog’s index benchmarks states’ energy and climate performance
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, NITI Aayog has released the State Energy and Climate Index (SECI), which benchmarks the performance of the states on various energy sector parameters and measures for mitigating climate change. The first […]
Editorial
April 2022
Amid the fresh coal crisis that is brewing in the country, the railway ministry has stepped in to resolve the logistics issue for coal supply to thermal power plants. The power and railway ministries have […]
IT-OT in Power
Change of Pace: Utility experience in the accelerated implementation of IT-OT
Power utilities are embracing IT and OT solutions in a big way to reduce costs, optimise operational performance and enhance customer experience. Besides, to manage the increasing penetration of variable renewable energy sources into the […]
Forum
Need for Coal: Measures for ensuring adequate supply at TPPs
Thermal power plants (TPPs) in the country have reportedly been witnessing depleting coal stock in recent days, attributable in part to the increase in power demand and logistical constraints. Amid concerns of shortages, Coal India […]
Perspective
Interview with Dr Rajib Kumar Mishra: “The opportunities are endless”
The power market design is witnessing a significant transition. The launch of electricity derivatives is on the horizon and initiatives are under way for virtual agreements and virtual power plants (VPPs). PTC India Limited aims […]
Finance
Financial Briefs: India and overseas
BlackRock Real Assets-led consortium to invest Rs 40 billion in Tata Power Renewable Energy (India) Tata Power Company Limited and a BlackRock Real Assets-led consortium, including Mubadala Investment Company, have entered into a binding agreement […]
Companies
NTPC: Aggressively expanding its renewable energy capacity
NTPC Limited, the country’s largest power generation company, is on a transition path. The company has a large capacity base of 68.9 GW, mainly dominated by fossil fuels (82.5 per cent is based on coal […]
Specials
Pellet Power: Growing traction in biomass co-firing in TPPs
Coal-based capacity is the largest contributor to power generation in India, with a share of 70.2 per cent as of 2021-22. This demonstrates a great reliance on coal, which is undergoing shortage issues. Another drawback […]
Forum
First steps: Green hydrogen plans and policy environment
Green hydrogen is set to become a game changer in the global energy landscape. Its versatility means that it can be used across various sectors such as transport, power and industries. Thus, both government agencies […]
International News
Feasibility studies to be conducted for a 150 MW floating solar farm in Malaysia
Shizen Energy Incorporated and the Nusa Baiduri Consortium, comprising Shizen Malaysia Bhd and Nusa BaiduriSdnBhd, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study for a 150 MW floating solar project in […]
Central Sector
NTPC invites bids from electrolyser technology providers for green hydrogen projects
NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has invited bids to select electrolyser technology providers for participation in its upcoming green hydrogen tenders. The tender intends to select electrolyser technology providerfor a period of two years for […]
State Sector
Mahagenco makes all 27 units across 7 TPPs operational
Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (Mahagenco), for the first time, made all 27 units of its seven thermal power plants (TPPs) operational on April 27, 2022 In order to meet rising power demand in […]
State Sector
Centre allocates 207MW additional power to J&K amid rise in demand
The central government has allocated 207MW additional power toJammu and Kashmir in order to meet the increasing electricity demand. The union government has allocated the additional power from the unallocated quota of central generating stations […]
Central Sector
NTPC to raise Rs 15 billion via NCD issuance
NTPC Limited has decided to issue unsecured non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of Rs15 billion on April 29, 2022, through private placement at a coupon rate of 5.78 per cent per annum with a door-to-door maturity of […]
Central Sector
CCEA approves construction of 540 MW KwarHEP throughCVPPL
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved an investment of Rs 45.26 billion for construction of 540 MWKwar Hydro Electric Project (HEP) on river Chenab, in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. The […]