CEA’s LGBR projects peak and energy surplus in 2018-19
As per the Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the country […]
Central Sector
CEA’s LGBR projects peak and energy surplus in 2018-19
Central government notifies reduction in GST on Li-ion batteries
The central government has notified a reduction in the applicable rate of the goods and services tax […]
Central government directs 24 TPPs to increase generation
The central government has directed 24 state and central power plants holding large fuel stocks to increase […]
SECI cancels 2 GW Tranche-V wind tender
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has cancelled the 2 GW Tranche V ISTS-connected wind tender […]
BEE and NITI Aayog launch the State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index
Five states, namely, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab and Rajasthan, have emerged as the front runner states […]
Central government mulls awarding 25 transmission contracts to Powergrid
The central government is considering awarding 25 small and mid-sized power transmission contracts aggregating Rs 12 billion […]
NTPC plans to issue coal import tender
NTPC Limited is planning to issue a tender for the import of 2.5 million tonnes of coal. […]
Central government constitutes high-level committee for stressed asset resolution
The central government has constituted a high-level empowered committee to be headed by the cabinet secretary to […]
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy recommends framework for stressed asset resolution
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy has recommended that a new framework must be adopted to resolve […]
MoP asks states to import coal to meet demand
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has written to the states notifying the issue of coal shortage and […]
MoP plans rewards under SAUBHAGYA scheme
The MoP is planning a reward of Rs 500 million for state utility employees as well as […]
Gujarat top MoP’s annual integrated ratings
As per the MoP’s Sixth Annual Integrated Ratings for State Distribution Utilities, the Gujarat state discoms have […]
MoP pilot power procurement scheme receives bids from 8 companies
Eight companies have submitted bids for MoP’s pilot scheme for the procurement of 2,500 MW of power. Bids were […]
MoP issues draft note on flexibility in scheduling of TPPs
The MoP has notified a draft concept note for allowing flexibility in generation and scheduling of thermal […]
Allahabad High Court refuses stay on RBI’s circular on stressed assets
The Allahabad High Court has refused to stay the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) circular dated February […]
MoP proposes change in default temperature setting in ACs
The MoP has proposed to change the mandatory default setting for air conditioners (ACs) to 24 °C, […]
Coal ministry issues clarification on coal transportation
The Ministry of Coal has issued a clarification regarding the responsibility of coal quality during transportation. The […]
MNRE extends timeline for completion of solar parks
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the timeline for completion of 40,000 MW […]
Powergrid operationalises transmission scheme associated with the Gadarwara STPP
Powergrid Warora Transmission Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, has commenced […]
NHPC signs PPA with UPPCL
NHPC Limited has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited for a […]