State Sector

Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Company Limited (APGENCO) has commissioned a 600 MW unit at the Rayalaseema coal-based power plant in Kadapa. The unit has been executed by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), which has executed […]

Telangana has become the first state in India to surpass the 3 GW solar power installation mark. In 2017, Telangana, along with Karnataka, accounted for all solar power addition in the country. In a separate […]

The Karnataka government has dedicated the 1,600 MW Yermarus thermal power station to the state. The coal-based plant is based on supercritical technology and is owned by Raichur Power Corporation Limited, which is a joint […]

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has launched a request for selection for the installation of 500 MW of grid-connected wind capacity and related transmission infrastructure across the state. Both domestic and foreign players can […]

Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company Limited (TANGEDCO) has received approval from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission to float tenders for the procurement of 1,500 MW of solar power and wind power at a […]

The Andhra Pradesh government, in association with AutoGrid Systems Inc., has announced an initiative to adopt smart grid and internet of things (IoT)-based solutions for improving the health of utilities and enhancing customer experience. The […]

EESL plans to invest over Rs 37.3 million across the e-mobility, energy efficiency, smart metering and solar rooftop segments in Andhra Pradesh. The MoUs in this context were signed at the CII Partnership Summit held […]

The Shakti Sthala Solar Park has been inaugurated at Pavagada in Tumkur, Karnataka. The solar park generated 600 MW of power as of January 2018. The capacity is expected to increase by 1,400 MW by […]

Diu has become the first union territory in India to have surplus energy and run 100 per cent on solar energy. The union territory generates 13 MW of electricity from solar power plants, of which […]

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) plans to set up 11 fast-charging stations for electric vehicles in the city. The first such station is expected to be set up at BESCOM’s office in K.R. Circle […]

Essar Power Limited has decided to surrender the Tokisud North coal block in Jharkhand owing to unexpected changes in tariff post auctions and delays in approval. The move is expected to affect coal supply to […]

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has floated a tender for developing 500 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects across the state. An additional 500 MW of capacity may be offered to participants willing […]

Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited has sought a rebate of 1 per cent on outstanding dues to wind energy generators. It is estimated that 266 PPAs signed by 50 companies have been impacted by […]

Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited plans to commence works on the 1,320 MW Udangudi Stage I supercritical thermal power station shortly. The Rs 100 billion project will be funded by the Rural Electrification […]

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to phase out three old state-owned TPPs. These TPPs are: Panki II (220 MW), Parichha Stage I (220 MW) and Anpara A (630 MW). In a separate development, several […]

SECI has issued a tender for large-scale solar-wind hybrid power plants with an aggregate capacity of 160 MW in Andhra Pradesh. The plants along with an energy storage solution are planned to be located in […]

Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company Limited (TANGEDCO) is planning to set up 125 power substations in the state. The utility has already commenced the task of identifying suitable spots for establishing these power substations. […]

Meghalaya Power Generation Corporation Limited has commissioned the 40 MW Umtru hydroelectric project in Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya. With the commissioning of the project, the power-deficit situation in the state is expected to improve. At present, […]

The Punjab government has issued orders to the state’s electricity department to provide power to industrial consumers at a subsidised variable cost of Rs 5 per unit and bear a power subsidy of Rs 7.48 […]

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has ruled that the PPAs signed between distribution utilities and developers can be revised, subject to the commission’s approval. The ruling was made in response to a petition […]