Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), the country’s largest engineering and manufacturing company, which caters to several core sectors of the economy, has been the backbone of the power sector. BHEL-made equipment accounted for about 54 […]
The acquisition of Delhi’s discoms by Reliance Infrastructure Limited has been one of the most successful exercises undertaken to privatise the distribution segment in the country. The two discoms, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and […]
The government has significant plans for the nuclear power segment, with a targeted installed capacity of 63 GW by 2032 from less than 7 GW today. A major shot in the arm for the segment […]
One of the key challenges in hydropower development in the country is the lack of adequate transmission infrastructure for the evacuation of power from remote sites. The transmission utility of Uttarakhand is working to address […]
The privatisation of Delhi’s discoms in 2003 marked an important milestone in distribution reforms, opening up the segment to private players. Now, almost 15 years later, the private sector is set to capitalise on another […]
The hill state of Himachal Pradesh holds 25 per cent of the total hydropower potential of the country, owing to its abundant water resources. As per estimates, the state has hydropower potential of 27,436 MW, […]
With an installed hydropower capacity of 6,641 MW, NHPC is the largest hydropower generator in the country. The central sector utility accounts for nearly 15 per cent share in the country’s total installed hydropower capacity […]
Power consumption in Bihar has seen a remarkable increase in recent years. Peak demand increased by over 138 per cent during the period 2012-17 vis-à-vis the all-India average growth of just 21 per cent. To […]
JSW Energy Limited (JSWEL), the energy arm of the JSW Group, is one of the leading private players in the power sector. Established in 1994, the company has projects across the generation, transmission, manufacturing and […]
Madhya Pradesh has been providing its residents 24×7 power since 2013 – an achievement that can be credited largely to the state’s distribution companies. These include Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPPKVVCL), […]
Digitisation of power plant operations, overhaul of old plants and optimisation of the energy mix are some of the steps needed to ensure power sector growth. This is relevant owing to the large-scale penetration of […]
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), India’s largest electricity distribution utility, has been successfully catering to the growing electricity demand of the state. Incorporated in 2005 following the unbundling of the erstwhile Maharashtra State […]
Incorporated in 2004, Odisha Power Transmission Company Limited (OPTCL) is one of the largest state-owned transmission utilities in the country. It commenced commercial operations in 2005-06 and is a deemed transmission licensee under the provisions […]
Since its launch in 2008, the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has evolved into the premier power exchange of the country, attracting nearly 6,000 participants. A high point for the IEX recently was its listing on […]
Karnataka Power Transmission Company Limited (KPTCL), the sole transmission company in Karnataka, is one of the largest transcos in the country. It is also among the few transcos to have consistently undertaken activities to modernise […]
From facing a severe power crisis to achieving 24×7 power supply, Telangana’s power sector has come a long way. This can be attributed to the state’s power utilities that have performed efficiently to achieve the […]
It was a hectic year for the Indian power sector with significant activity on many fronts. On the generation front, large capacities were added in the coal, hydro and nuclear power segments with public sector […]
Power utilities in the country delivered a mixed performance in 2016-17. The reforms introduced by the government and their effective implementation have led to operational and financial improvement in the distribution segment. Under the Ujwal […]
Gujarat’s state transmission company, Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) has drawn up a comprehensive plan for modernising and augmenting its infrastructure over the next four years. Investments in transmission are driven by the need […]
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