MNRE grants blanket extension for commissioning of RE projects
The MNRE has granted an extension of 30 days for the commissioning of renewable energy projects […]
Central Sector
MNRE grants blanket extension for commissioning of RE projects
MoP issues notice on power generation as essential service
The MoP has issued a notification stating that power generation is an essential service and that the […]
Power demand declined by 8.4% in March 2020 vs March 2019
The country’s power consumption has declined by 8.4 per cent to 99.38 BUs in March 2020 compared […]
Central government likely to issue hydropower obligation
The central government is likely to issue guidelines soon for setting hydropower obligation targets till 2030 for […]
CIL eases payment terms for customers
Coal India Limited (CIL) has decided to ease payment terms for its customers as well as directed […]
REC’s boards approves 7 transmission project specific SPVs
REC Limited’s board has approved a proposal to incorporate seven project-specific special purpose vehicles (SPVs) as wholly […]
NHPC concludes 2 GW ISTS-connected solar auction
NHPC Limited has concluded the 2 GW interstate transmission system-connected solar projects auction. The winners include SoftBank, […]
PFC and REC plan medium-term concessional loan to discoms
PFC and REC Limited are planning to offer medium-term concessional loans with a two-year moratorium to state-owned […]
MNRE issues order reaffirming ‘must-run’ status of RE projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification regarding payment to renewable energy […]
MoP issues clarification on payment security mechanism for discoms
The MoP has clarified that discoms will continue to be obligated to pay for power within 45 […]
EESL plans to set up 1,500 MW of decentralised solar plants
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) plans to set up 1,500 MW of decentralised solar power plants across […]
NTPC and CPCB to jointly install ambient air quality monitoring stations
NTPC has signed an agreement with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for providing financial support for […]
NHPC signs MoU with CCI for 2,880 MW Dibang project in Arunachal Pradesh
NHPC Limited has signed an MoU with Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) for exploring possibilities in […]
NVVNL signs agreement with Directorate of Transport of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVNL) has signed an agreement with the Directorate of Transport of Andaman […]
NTPC commissions new units totaling 1,050 MW
NTPC Limited has commissioned the 800 MW Unit 1 of the Darlipalli Stage I (2×800 MW) Super […]
MoEFCC issues Draft Battery Waste Management Rules, 2020
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued the Draft Battery Waste Management Rules, 2020 […]
Parliamentary Committee expresses concern on power sector’s budget
The Parliamentary Committee on Energy has expressed concern over the lower budgetary allocation for the power sector […]
CCI approves acquisition of NTPC’s stake in THDC and NEEPCO
The Competition Commission of India has given its nod to the acquisition of the central government’s entire […]
MNRE issues directive to remove tariff cap in RE project auctions
The MNRE has issued a directive to SECI, NTPC Limited and state government departments to remove the […]
Power minister dedicates 11 REMCs to the nation
The power minister has dedicated 11 renewable energy management centres (REMCs) to the nation. Set up under […]