BTG
New Lease of Life
The renovation and modernisation (R&M) and life extension (LE) of a TPP is a cost-effective way of generating additional power from the existing units at a lower cost and in less time. The R&M of […]
flexibilisation
BTG
Emerging Opportunities: BTG tendering pipeline shows signs of revival
The Indian boiler, turbine and generator (BTG) industry has been grappling with the challenges of under-utilisation of manufacturing capacity and a shrinking order pipeline from thermal power plants (TPPs) in view of the shifting focus of […]
Specials
Flexible Operations: CEA comes out with recommendations for TPPs
India aims to achieve 175 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2022. While this is expected to lower carbon emissions and help meet the growing energy demand, the integration of renewables into the grid […]
Digitalisation of Power Plants
A Step Up: Digital solutions at TPPs get more sophisticated
The deployment of digital solutions at the boiler, turbine and generator (BTG) level has gained traction in the past couple of years in view of the increasing renewable energy integration into the grid and tightened […]
Coal-based Power Generation
Better Load Response: Flexibilising TPPs for stable grid operations
The power sector scenario in India is changing significantly in line with the country’s commitment to explore low-carbon pathways for energy generation and emission reduction. As per its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC), India has […]
Coal-based Power Generation
Enhancing Efficiency: R&M experience of coal-based power plants
The renovation and modernisation (R&M) of thermal power plants (TPPs) is undertaken primarily to equip existing units with the latest technologies in order to improve their performance in terms of output, reliability and availability, reduce […]
Renewables
Peaking Power Options: Industry looks for solutions to cope with increasing renewables generation
In light of the huge renewable capacity addition planned in the country, peaking power is emerging as the centrepiece of discussions in the sector. The intermittent and unpredictable nature of renewables makes it challenging to […]
Companies
WBPDCL: Supercritical and clean energy focus
West Bengal’s energy availability in the past five years or so has seen a significant improvement with both peak and energy deficits of less than 1 per cent. The state’s leading generating company, West Bengal […]