In view of the increasing power demand, the power ministry is reportedly mulling a proposal to bid out ultra mega power plants (UMPPs). To recall, the UMPP programme was launched in 2005 to develop large […]
In the past year, the power sector has witnessed significant growth, including the achievement of 100 per cent village electrification and an improvement in power supply. However, it continues to face several challenges such as […]
The power sector witnessed impressive growth in renewable energy capacity during the past year. Initiatives to increase power demand with the launch of the Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) and traction in the electric […]
The distribution segment has been high on the government’s reform agenda for the last few years. While the outcomes of the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) have been mixed so far, a number of reforms […]
Significant developments such as the adoption of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) stringent regulatory prescription for the resolution of stressed assets has weakened the investor sentiment over the […]
The transmission and distribution (T&D) equipment market has witnessed a satisfactory performance on the back of government schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) and Unnat Jyoti by Affordable Lighting […]
The power sector witnessed significant progress on various fronts, including a revival in demand growth, competitive tariffs being discovered for wind and solar projects as well as improved fuel security for power projects under the […]
The role of power transmission has evolved considerably over the years, from helping evacuate power generation, it is now becoming a competitor to generation, says S.K. Soonee, adviser and former chief executive officer, Power System […]
In contrast to an earlier advisory to discourage imports, the Ministry of Power (MoP) recently issued an advisory to the state utilities to compensate for the current domestic shortages through coal imports. After several years […]
Arghya Roy, Chief Manager, Digital Transformation, India Power Corporation Limited Traditionally, there have been four broad types of electric power generation in India: thermal, hydro, renewable and nuclear. Of these, India continues to rely heavily […]
In the past few years, the government has taken significant initiatives to address the challenges in the distribution segment. It is now looking to set up a National Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC). Considering the poor […]
By Purnendu Chaubey, Vice President, Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited Transmission lines are the lifeline of a nation as they carry electric power. Their safety has a direct bearing on the national economy and the lives […]
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) February 2018 circular, Resolution of Stressed Assets – Revised Framework, is expected to push the gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of banks to the north of Rs 9 trillion. The […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has recently introduced draft amendments to the Electricity Rules 2005 ,(existing rules) related to captive generating plants (CGPs) and has sought comments from stakeholders. Earlier, the draft amendments that were […]
Purnendu Dutt, President, HIRA Group Water is nature’s most wonderful, abundant and useful resource, used as a coolant for steam condensation in thermal power generation, HVAC systems and in process plants. For the efficient use […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently issued draft amendments to the National Tariff Policy (NTP), 2016, to address a number of challenges with respect to open access, renewable purchase obligations (RPOs), tariff structure and subsidy […]
The hydropower segment can benefit from policy and regulatory initiatives such as reducing tariffs, hydro purchase obligations and innovative financing products, believes N.L. Sharma, chairman and managing director, SJVN Limited, one of India’s biggest state-run […]
One of the biggest issues faced by the thermal power industry has been subdued demand, primarily due to the lack of power purchase agreements (PPAs) being signed by discoms. In order to provide some relief […]
Abhay Bakre, Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency Energy consumption across India has almost doubled since 2000 and the potential for further growth is enormous. At the same time, our economy – already the world’s […]
With rising environmental pressures globally, most developed countries are relooking at their energy sources. Europe has shown a sharp decline in the development of coal-based power plants. Meanwhile, the largest growing economies, China and India, […]
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