Glimmer of Hope
Hydro gets some deserved attention
The flexibility offered by hydropower plants has significant value for secure and reliable operation of the grid, […]
Generation
Glimmer of Hope
Generation Review
A slew of measures to ease stress in coal-based plants
The conventional power generation segment continues to be the mainstay of the power sector, accounting for over […]
Equipment Upgrades
Enhancing energy efficiency through new technologies
For India’s coal-fired power plants, which continue to have a majority share in installed capacity and power […]
Balancing Act
Flexibilisation of power plants is the need of the hour
India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) aim to base 40 per cent of the total installed power […]
Focus on Maintenance
Coal-based power continues to dominate the Indian power generation segment. These plants account for over 63 per […]
Digitalisation Gains
New and emerging solutions in the BTG industry
Digitalisation is playing a key role in the upgradation of conventional power plants, which will help meet […]
Coal Play
Efforts to increase coal output continue
In the past couple of years, the central government has undertaken a number of initiatives to augment […]
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 […]
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. […]