India is looking at an investment of about $100 billion to achieve the renewable energy target of installing 175 GW by 2022. Of this, about 30 per cent is to be procured through equity and […]
RattanIndia Power Limited has successfully completed one of the biggest debt resolution exercises in the power sector by bringing in leading foreign institutions. American multinational financial company Goldman Sachs and global alternative investment adviser Värde […]
BSES discoms, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), are among the few technologically advanced distribution utilities in the country. The discoms, a joint venture of Reliance Infrastructure Limited and the […]
The non-availability of skilled and employable manpower has been a significant challenge for the power sector, especially in the power distribution segment. The Power Sector Skill Council (PSSC) has been playing a key role in […]
With one of the most highly available systems and lowest transmission losses, Delhi Transco Limited (DTL) is amongst the few best-run state transmission utilities in the country. DTL, incorporated in 2002 after the unbundling of […]
In India, coal is irreplaceable as the prime energy source with around 72 per cent of the entire power generation in the country dependent on it. Coal India Limited (CIL) leads India’s coal production, accounting […]
As T&D utilities expand and upgrade their grids, they are continuously looking for technologies and products that can help in reliable and economic delivery of electricity. A key technology in this context is high-voltage disconnectors, […]
Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGC) was set up in 1984. The company’s first project, the 420 MW Ib thermal power station (TPS) in the Ib Valley area of Jharsuguda district, was commissioned in 1994 […]
With the thrust on renewable energy, efficiently integrating such intermittent sources of energy is becoming a key priority for transmission system operators. A case in point is the state transmission company, Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation […]
With a focus on maintaining its leading position in the power sector, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is actively diversifying its operations. The engineering and manufacturing company has been a major provider of multiple solutions […]
Incorporated in 2005, Torrent Power Limited is a leading private sector power utility with a presence across the generation, transmission and distribution segments. The company has a diverse portfolio of generation assets totalling over 3,700 […]
Established in 2009, Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) has been making continuous efforts to improve its performance. As the sole distribution licensee in Assam, APDCL is responsible for the development and management of power […]
GE Steam Power has been one of the biggest and oldest players in the Indian power generation industry with a vast scale of operations and presence in the country. Critical to its operations in India […]
The power sector witnessed an uptick in corporate activity in the past year. In the generation segment, while conventional capacity commissioning was tepid with only central and state public majors adding new projects, significant renewable […]
The operational performance of power utilities has improved over the past year. The plant load factors (PLFs) of thermal power plants (TPPs) have recovered marginally owing to increased demand, while the majority of the state […]
Uttarakhand has an estimated hydropower potential of around 25 GW, however, only 4 GW has been brought online so far. Due to low resource utilisation and the state’s growing power needs, it ends up purchasing […]
Companies in the capital goods space are facing challenging times with sluggishness in new investments in several sectors as well as rising non-performing assets in the banking sector. The Rs 61.23 billion Thermax Group, a […]
With the electricity industry experiencing significant changes, transmission companies (transcos) are gearing up for technology adoption for a more stable and reliable grid. A case in point is the state transmission utility, Madhya Pradesh Power […]
Established in 2002, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) is the largest discom in Karnataka accounting for 45-50 per cent of total energy sales in the state. The discom has a high level of operational and […]
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