
April Issue 2022
April Issue 2022
April Issue 2022
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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