Tackling power supply interruptions is one of the major challenges facing the country’s industrial sector. Therefore, it is essential for the industries to be equipped with a backup power supply option. Some of the key […]
Even though the overall energy and peak deficits have declined significantly, the power sector in India continues to be bogged down by problems like load shedding and sudden power failures. Certain areas still face a […]
The recently held Power Ministers’ Conference, the fourth such conference since the present government took over in May 2014, witnessed the participation of most of the states with full vigour and interest, a sign of […]
According to the 2011 Census of India, 81 million households rely on energy sources other than grid electricity for lighting and other basic energy needs. Of these, almost 94 per cent reside in rural areas. […]
S.D. Dubey, chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), accords high priority to wiping out the demand-supply gap in the country and ensuring grid stability in the wake of renewable energy integration. With the government […]
The distribution franchise model is attracting attention once again as a possible solution to segment woes. Recently, the Rajasthan government awarded two distribution franchises in Kota and Bharatpur to CESC Limited. While this model opens […]
With electric vehicles (EVs) forming a key component of the smart grid landscape being envisaged by policymakers, the transportation segment is gearing up for major changes. The segment currently accounts for nearly 72 per cent […]
JSW Energy to acquire JPVL’s 500 MW Bina TPP (India) JSW Energy Limited has executed definitive agreements with Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited (JPVL) for the acquisition of its 500 MW Bina thermal power plant (TPP) […]
Challenging market conditions, price pressures, a move towards tender-based support mechanisms and competition from Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have kicked off consolidation in the wind OEM space. The past one year has witnessed several […]
The strong financial health of distribution companies, low aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses, and improvement in renewable purchase obligation (RPO) compliance are some of the key achievements of the Gujarat power sector. Recently, the […]
Motors and drives are critical components of the power generation process and can significantly reduce the internal energy consumption of power plants. A thermal power plant typically uses 8-15 per cent of the electricity it […]
Vimal Kejriwal, managing director and chief executive officer, KEC International Limited (KEC), sees equipment ordering levels in the power sector improving, driven by government reforms. Excerpts from a recent interview… What were KEC’s key performance […]
Reliance Power Limited (RPower) has been one of the long-standing players in the power industry, with a diversified and large operational portfolio of nearly 6,000 MW. The company has posted a robust operational and financial […]
The power system in Turkey has witnessed record expansion over the past 10 to 15 years. Sustained investments have been made across the power generation, transmission and distribution segments to cater to the rapid rise […]
Following the union cabinet’s approval of the policy for flexibility in the use of domestic coal, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), in consultation with the stakeholders, has released the methodology for its implementation. The methodology […]
The Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY), launched by the central government in November 2015, is perceived as the most comprehensive reform initiative ever taken to improve the operational and financial efficiency of the discoms. The […]
Early in its tenure, the government introduced two flagship programmes for fixing the power distribution segment. The Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) was one of these, an initiative aimed at restoring the missing links in […]
Total power generation increased by 14.73 per cent in April 2016 as compared to the same month last year, with an increase of 18.62 per cent in thermal and nuclear generation, and a 17.07 per […]
Total power generation stood at 99.2 billion units. At around 35.86 billion units and 31.81 billion units respectively, the central and private sectors accounted for the major share of generation.
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