The cyclic operation of thermal power plants (TPPs) may lower efficiency, increase maintenance requirements and reduce equipment lifetime. Further, due to wide variability in renewable generation, a certain degree of flexibility in TPP generation is […]
In a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at tracking the states’ energy footprint, the Ministry of Power (MoP) recently launched the State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index. The nationwide index is a joint effort of the NITI Aayog […]
Digitalisation is gathering momentum in the power generation industry as more companies realise the need to upgrade conventional power plants to meet the emerging market requirements. A digital power plant offers efficient and cost-effective power […]
In recent years, there has been considerable debate on whether coal can continue to play an essential role in the global energy mix. Coal is the most widely available fossil fuel resource. It forms the […]
While the government has set ambitious targets for renewable energy development, an increasing emphasis is also being laid on the development of supercritical and ultra-supercritical technologies for coal-based power plants as they can play a […]
With the approval for commercial mining, the coal mining industry is set to experience significant structural changes in the future as it moves from being a monopoly to a competitive industry. Amidst this changing scenario, […]
The fly ash produced as a by-product of coal combustion in the boiler poses environmental challenges, and its efficient, sustainable utilisation has been of paramount importance to the power industry. According to latest Central Electricity […]
Almost 40 per cent of ash generated from coal-based power plants is not utilised and ends up in landfill sites as a waste product. Fly ash, which accounts for 80 per cent of the total […]
Effective utilTransitioning to a resource-efficient and circular economy is the key to achieving the country’s sustainable development goals. In line with this, concerted efforts have been made in the power sector to ensure effective utilisation […]
In a significant policy development this month that came as a big relief to thermal power plant (TPP) owners, the government has issued a notification stating that investments in the installation of emission control technologies […]
The Ministry of Coal (MoC) has released the methodology for the rationalisation of coal linkages for independent power producers (IPPs), kicking off the process for private developers. Until now this was only available for central […]
The renovation and modernisation (R&M) of power plants is essential for maintaining their operational performance. Ageing infrastructure and increasing operational stress on the equipment leads to a significant deterioration in plant performance. Besides, in recent […]
The past few years have been tough for the gas-based power generation segment and the stress seems far from over. Already struggling with low plant load factors (PLFs) and shortage of natural gas feedstock, power […]
The renovation and modernisation (R&M) of coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) is crucial, both from an environmental and an economic perspective. As of February 2018, there are a total of 622 coal-based power plant units […]
Coal India Limited (CIL) is set to implement a coal pricing mechanism based on the gross calorific value (GCV) of each coal consignment from April 1, 2018. A more transparent and reliable methodology will replace […]
In a major policy move, the central government has allowed commercial mining of coal by private players. So far, the private sector was allowed to mine coal only for captive use in the power, cement […]
An important element of the renovation and maintenance strategy of thermal power plants (TPPs) is their compliance with environmental norms. Aimed at regulating the pollution by TPPs, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change […]
The hill state of Himachal Pradesh holds 25 per cent of the total hydropower potential of the country, owing to its abundant water resources. As per estimates, the state has hydropower potential of 27,436 MW, […]
Power utilities across the world have witnessed significant changes in their operations on account of various external factors, with one of the major drivers being environmental regulations. Environmental concerns of electric utility businesses have been […]
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