Coal Currents
TPPs continue to face demand and fuel challenges
With nearly 75 per cent share in the total power generation during 2018-19, coal continues to be […]
Generation
Coal Currents
Running Dry
Inadequate gas supply hampering segment growth
The gas-based power generation segment in the country has delivered a flat performance in the past couple […]
Promoting Hydro
Government takes policy initiatives but more efforts needed
The hydropower segment finally received some policy attention this year with the central government introducing initiatives to […]
Tracking Nuclear
Trends and developments in the segment
Nuclear power is considered an ideal solution to India’s twin challenges of meeting a huge energy requirement […]
Outlook for Captives
Growing share of CPPs despite fuel supply issues
Captive power plants (CPPs), both stand-alone and grid connected, are playing a significant role in meeting the […]
Costly Capital
Need to re-engineer hydro project financing
The hydropower segment has received a fresh lease of life with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs […]
GSECL
Focus on improving its operational performance
Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) was incorporated in August 1993 to augment Gujarat’s generation capacity. Following […]
Emission Control Efforts
Gencos’ plans and progress
Reducing emissions from coal-based power plants has been one of the key focus areas of the government. […]
SOx Control
Technology options for thermal power plants
Indian coal contains sulphur in the range of 0.2 per cent to 0.7 per cent by weight. […]
Gas Support
A good peaking power option in a growing renewables’ scenario
The changing role of various energy sources in meeting the power demand is driving India’s energy transition. […]
Limiting NOx
Key technologies to ensure compliance with emission norms
With over 150 GW of coal-fired power plants operating on subcritical technology, India ranks second among the […]
Cleaning Up
Global economies explore coal exit strategies for a cleaner future
A number of countries in the world are undergoing an energy transition and have set targets for […]
Containing Emissions
New technologies to curb PM and mercury levels
Apart from SOx and NOx, thermal power plants release other emissions such as particulate matter (PM) and […]
Reducing Imports
Use of cost-effective indigenous alloys may drive FGD uptake
By K.K. Pahuja, President, Indian Stainless Steel Development Association Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a toxic air pollutant […]
Fresh Hope
Cabinet approves relief measures for the thermal and hydropower segments
It was a month of hectic policy action for the power sector. The government made two key […]
Coal Initiatives
Government efforts to improve supply position
Coal is the most dominant fuel for power generation in India. However, while coal production has been […]
Digital Wave
Utilities adopt advanced technology solutions for cost and efficiency gains
The digital revolution in the power sector has gained momentum. Power generation utilities across the world are […]
A Step Up
Digital solutions at TPPs get more sophisticated
The deployment of digital solutions at the boiler, turbine and generator (BTG) level has gained traction in […]