The Ministry of Power (MoP) has been entrusted with the task of formulating a framework for setting up charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs). In order to promote the large-scale deployment of EVs, it is […]
With the objective of facilitating faster adoption of electric mobility (e-mobility), Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has initiated a programme which envisages the replacement of existing government vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs). The company aims […]
What are the new and emerging challenges for the transmission grid? When we look at India, the demand for reliable power is high, both from consumers and industries. However, when we look at power generation, […]
The power distribution segment is witnessing significant changes because of renewed government focus on the segment through a plethora of schemes and a changing energy mix. At a recent Power Line conference, “Power Distribution in […]
THDC India Limited (THDCIL), a joint venture of the central government and the Uttar Pradesh government, has evolved significantly over the years. The company, which was formed with a mandate to develop and operate the […]
What is your view on the smart meter market in India? What is the outlook, going forward? India has the largest smart meter market in the world. Factors such as government policies, mandates, accurate billing […]
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), the nodal agency for implementing the National Mission on Energy Efficiency, has transformed the energy efficiency market. Set up in 2001, BEE has successfully initiated several important programmes including […]
State-owned Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) is a leading financial institution (FI) for the power sector and the nodal agency for various government programmes including the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY), the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti […]
The power sector is slated to see significant policy and reform moves in the near to medium term, according to R.K. Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and Renewable Energy. While the government […]
At a recent conference, “Wind Power in India”, organised by Power Line, Anand Kumar, secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), discussed the issues and challenges facing the wind power sector and the way […]
Domestic coal production has recorded a steady growth in volumes in recent years, highlighting the government’s strong focus on augmenting output. The coal ministry is now gearing up for the launch of commercial coal mining […]
The country’s apex regulator, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has been proactively working on a number of reforms to facilitate growth in the power sector. One of the landmark orders issued last year was […]
For NTPC Limited, the country’s biggest power producer with an installed capacity of over 51 GW, clean energy and electric vehicles are expected to be key areas of growth over the next few years. It […]
The country’s biggest power transmission utility, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid), I.S. Jha, chairman and managing director, Powergrid, spoke to Power Line about the company’s performance last year, its key projects, growth plans, […]
Although the country’s power mix is experiencing significant disruptions with a greater influx of renewables, coal-based power is expected to remain the backbone of the Indian power sector, says Atul Sobti, chairman and managing director, […]
Deepak Amitabh, chairman and managing director, PTC India Limited, expects power demand to pick up in the medium term on the back of improvements in the macroeconomic environment, better discom health and government stimuli. Excerpts […]
According to Anil Sardana, managing director and chief executive officer, Tata Power, the mood of the power sector has transformed from despair to optimism during the past year. However, issues related to stressed assets and […]
For de-stressing the distribution segment, the government needs to focus on addressing the legacy issues of discoms by devising customised solutions, believes Lalit Jalan, chief executive officer, Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RInfra). Excerpts from a recent […]
Positive on government initiatives, Ravi Uppal, outgoing managing director and group chief executive officer, Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL), believes that the reliance on thermal power in India will continue in the years to […]
Having won three distribution franchise bids in the past two years, CESC Limited is optmistic about more opportunities in this space going forward, says Aniruddha Basu, managing director, CESC Limited. However, more needs to be […]
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