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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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)Â […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Given the increasing renewable enÂergy 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 […]
Going forward, the share of hyÂdroÂpower in the country’s energy mix is expected to increase and thereby help in tackling climate change. In addition to generating clean energy, hydroÂpower has the potential to be used […]
The power sector, particularly generation and transmission, witnessed key financings in the year 2021. The fiÂnancing deals in conventional generation mainly focused on the resolution of streÂssed assets (Essar Power’s Mahan thermal power project and […]
Pumped storage plants (PSPs) are beÂing recognised as one of the largest forms of storage available at a competitive cost. It is a mature technology that offers the benefits of simple design, ease of scalability […]
With the growing integration of renewable energy into the grid, hydropower is expected to play a major role in addressing the intermittÂency and balancing requirements. The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has recently recognised India as […]
Renovation and modernisation (R&M) of hydroelectric projects (HEPs) is a cost-effective way to deal with technological obsolescence. It reÂstores lost capacity and improves the avÂailability, performance, reliability and efÂficiency of the plant. It also helps […]
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