Load shedding inevitable in Maharashtra due to coal, water shortage
Stating that load shedding in Maharashtra is inevitable due to demand and supply mismatch amid summer, Energy Minister Nitin Raut said coal is in short supply.
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NLC India’s power generation rises 19% to 2,920 cr units
NLC India Ltd on Thursday said it has registered an 18.64% rise in power generation at 2,920 crore units in FY22. "This is the highest ever…
Marine Battery market to reach $1.99 Billion by 2030
Marine Battery Market is segmented by Battery Type, Ship Type, Function, Nominal Capacity, Sales Channel and Battery Density.
KERC approves increase of energy charges by 5 paise per unit
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission on Monday approved an increase in energy charges by five paise per unit and raised fixed charges ranging between ₹10 and…
India powered by 1,742 public charging stations
The number of electric vehicles on roads in India has reached over ten lakh with around 1,700 charging stations operational in public places across the country,…
NTPC delivers electrifying performance in FY 2021-22
NTPC delivered a phenomenal performance with the highest ever annual group generation of 360 BU, a growth of 14.6% compared to previous year.
Delhi govt, DERC urge Centre to ensure adequate power supply to Delhi
The Delhi government and the city's power regulator DERC on Wednesday wrote to the Centre asking it to ensure adequate electricity supply to save the national…
3 year extension for 10 mega power projects to submit docs
Union Cabinet extended the time limit for 10 power projects by 36 months to furnish documents required to become certified mega projects to avail tax benefits…
Konkan Railway accomplishes ‘Mission 100% Electrification
On a mission mode to electrify its entire Broad Gauge network to provide environment friendly, green & clean mode of transport to its people under the…
Probe ordered into fire incident involving Ola e-scooter in Pune
The government has ordered a probe into the incident of an Ola electric scooter catching fire in Pune last week.
Beginning 2023, India to start building nuclear plants in fleet mode
With the first pour of concrete for a 700 MW atomic power plant in Karnataka's Kaiga scheduled in 2023, India is set to put in motion…
Pakistan power sector bankrupt, defaults on loans
But the country lavishly spends its resources on secretly funding terrorist activities and fails to honour its payment obligations to the Chinese partners in the power…
Mizoram has potential of generating 4,000 MW hydroelectricity
Mizoram has the potential of generating 4,000 MW of hydroelectricity, state power minister R Lalzirliana said on Wednesday.
Adani Power to study ammonia co-firing for power generation
Adani Power on Tuesday said it has collaborated with IHI Corporation and Kowa Company to study ammonia co-firing for environmentally sustainable power generation.
Adani Power board okays merger of six arms with itself
Adani Power said its board has approved an amalgamation scheme for the merger of its six wholly-owned subsidiaries with itself.
Sterlite Power concludes refinancing of Khargone transmission project
Sterlite Power has successfully concluded refinancing the Khargone transmission project, which would help it to pre-pay the project loan.
Delhi’s peak power demand may surpass 8,000 MW this summer
The peak power demand in Delhi is expected to cross the 8,000 MW mark for the first time in the summer of 2022, the BSES said…
RECPDCL hands over Gadag Transmission to ReNew Ventures
State-owned REC arm REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd has handed over Gadag Transmission, a project-specific special purpose vehicle to ReNew Transmission Ventures.
EV sales set to rise, scenario will change in 5 years: Gadkari
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari expressed optimism about the adoption of EV sales and alternative fuel-powered vehicles, saying the scenario will change in…
India producing 81% of lithium-ion batteries for e-vehicles
India has been producing 81% of Lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles in the country, Road Transports and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said.
Gujarat paid ₹828 crore excess to CGPL for power procurement
The Gujarat state government procured power from a private player by paying ₹828 crore in excess to the agreed rate, shows the figures provided by the…
No power crisis in India, generation capacity greater than peak demand
India is not facing any power crisis as the installed electricity generation capacity stood at 395.6 gigawatts against the peak demand of 203 GW recorded in…
NTPC slapped notices on Assam govt for power dues
The country's largest power producer NTPC had sent notices to the Assam government threatening to curtail power supply if past dues were not paid, Governor Jagdish…
Myanmar ministry blames gas prices for worsening power cuts
Many parts of Myanmar are suffering worsening power cuts that are affecting water supplies and halting online classes, compounding the misery for residents following the economic…
Tata Power partners Enviro to install EV charging points in Gurugram
Electric-vehicle charging infra provider Tata Power has collaborated with Enviro - the facility management wing of real estate developer Vatika Group - to install 59 EV…