BTG
New Lease of Life
The renovation and modernisation (R&M) and life extension (LE) of a TPP is a cost-effective way of generating additional power from the existing units at a lower cost and in less time. The R&M of […]
Generation
BTG
Ensuring Compliance
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the new emission norms for air and water consumption in December 2015. For thermal power plants (TPPs), these norms imply significant investments in emission reduction technologies […]
BTG
Towards Cleaner Coal: Technology trends shaping the BTG market
Coal-based power generation accounts for over 67 per cent of the overall power generation in the country. Therefore, limiting emissions from coal-based power generation is a huge challenge and a number of steps are being taken […]
BTG
Emerging Opportunities: BTG tendering pipeline shows signs of revival
The Indian boiler, turbine and generator (BTG) industry has been grappling with the challenges of under-utilisation of manufacturing capacity and a shrinking order pipeline from thermal power plants (TPPs) in view of the shifting focus of […]
EXPERT OPINION
Heat Rate Improvement: Strategies and solutions for economic gains in coal-fired power plants
Sundara Kavidass, MD, SP Energy Tek, USA Coal-fired power continues to dominate in India with more than 58 per cent share. However, the installed renewable energy capacity is on an increasing trend, reaching more than […]
Generation
MoP waives off ISTS charges on transmission of electricity generated from new HEPs
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued an order to waive off inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges on transmission of electricity generated from new hydroelectric projects (HEPs) for 18 years from the date of commissioning. […]
Specials
Power Projections: CEA issues draft National Electricity Plan
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) issued the draft National Electricity Plan (NEP) for generation in September 2022. The plan includes a review of the period 2017-22, detailed capacity addition requirement during the years 2022-27 and […]
Segment Review
Generation Shift: Increasing share of renewables in the installed capacity
The country’s power generation segment is witnessing a major shift, with renewables replacing thermal power in the installed capacity mix at a fast pace. As of August 2022, the country’s installed capacity stood at 405.8 […]
Companies
APGENCO: Revitalising the energy sector in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGENCO), one of the largest state power generation utilities in the country, has a generation capacity of nearly 5.6 GW. The genco is responsible for power generation in the […]
Regulation
Flexible Operations: CEA notifies draft regulations for TPPs
India has set a target to augment its non-fossil fuel electric capacity to 500 GW by 2030. While this is expected to lower its carbon emissions and help meet the growing energy demand, the integration […]
Thermal Generation
Digitalising TPPs: Improving the operational efficiency and capacity utilisation of plants
Digitalisation of thermal power plants (TPPs) is paving the way for substantial improvements in the efficiency of generation. Deploying digital technologies increases capacity utilisation and fuel efficiency, while reducing emissions and operation and maintenance (O&M) […]
Thermal Generation
Repurposing Fly Ash: Innovative disposal and utilisation techniques
Around 92 per cent of India’s thermal power plants (TPPs) are designed to operate on Indian coal, which has a high ash content compared to the imported coal, which has a lower ash content. On […]
Thermal Generation
Waste Less: Measures to optimise water use in the power sector
As India grapples with water quality and availability issues, water available for industrial use has become a cause for concern. Amongst industries, the power sector consumes a sizeable share of water, coal-fired plants being responsible […]
Thermal Generation
Controlling Emissions: Recent developments and challenges in FGD installation
Thermal power plants (TPPs) are responsible for the majority of emissions, the reduction of pollutants such as SOx, NOx and particulate matter (PM) is one of the top goals of power plant operators. Due to […]
Thermal Generation
Declining Trend: Slowdown in thermal capacity addition continues
Coal-based power is a key contributor to the country’s generation capacity, accounting for a major share of 52 per cent in the total installed base of 404 GW (as of July 2022). However, the pace […]
Finance
Stressed Asset Deal: Vedanta acquires Athena Chhattisgarh Power
In a key recent development in the stressed asset space, mining major Vedanta Limited has acquired Athena Chhattisgarh Power Limited for Rs 5.65 billion to meet its captive power requirements. Athena Chhattisgarh Power currently has […]
Renewables
Shift in Power: Plan to replace thermal energy with renewables
To meet India’s goal of decarbonisation and achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030, in a recent letter, the Ministry of Power (MoP) issued a year-wise trajectory for replacing nearly 58 BUs of […]
Industrial Power
Reusing Heat: Scope for cogeneration and trigeneration in India
At the 26th Conference of the Parties (CoP) that took place in 2021, India committed to reducing the energy intensity of its economy by 33-35 per cent in 2030 compared the 2005 levels. Cogeneration and […]
Hydro Power in India
Integrated Approach: O&M and asset management strategies for hydropower plants
Given the increasing renewable energy integration into the grid, hydropower is set to play a major role in addressing the intermittency and grid balancing requirements. Well-maintained hydropower assets offer significant benefits for a long period […]
Special Section
Revived Impetus: Hydro set to get more attention
Going forward, the share of hydropower in the country’s energy mix is expected to increase and thereby help in tackling climate change. In addition to generating clean energy, hydropower has the potential to be used […]