NVVN acquires 5% equity stake in PXIL
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd. has acquired 5% equity stake in Power Exchange of India Ltd.
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Govt to bring battery swapping policy to promote EVs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced that the government will bring a battery swapping policy to boost the use of electric vehicles in the country…
Budget should focus on ESG issues: Experts
With the government committing to become carbon neutral by 2070, it is imperative that the forthcoming Budget should focus on Environmental.
ProLogium, Mercedes to develop solid-state battery cells
ProLogium, a leader in solid-state batteries, and Mercedes-Benz have signed a technology cooperation agreement to develop next-generation battery cells.
Jio-BP opens EV charging hub in Delhi
A joint venture of billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd and energy supermajor BP has opened one of the country's largest EV charging hubs in Delhi,…
Energy crisis will be focal point against Imran Khan Govt
Pakistan's acute energy crisis has triggered protests in the country.
Growatt unveils battery system for off-grid energy storage
Global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider Growatt adds AXE LV battery system to its smart energy product portfolios.
APTEL to hear plea against Delhi DISOCMs exit from Dadri
Appellate Tribunal for Electricity will hear on Monday an NTPC's plea challenging a Central Electricity Regulatory Commission's Order.
Delhi govt, CESL sign pact for installation of EV charging stations
Delhi government signed an agreement with the CESL for installation of charging and battery swapping stations for electric two, three and four wheelers at cluster bus…
Delhi CM flags off DTC’s first electric bus
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flagged off Delhi Transport Corporation's first electric bus and said 300 more such buses will soon join the public transport in the…
SJVN’s 1,320-MW Buxar Plant enters advanced construction phase
SJVN Ltd said its 1,320-MW Buxar Thermal Power Plant has entered the advanced construction phase.
Power consumption grows 1.5% in first fortnight
India's power consumption grew marginally at 1.5% in the first fortnight of January to 49.34 billion units compared to the same period a year ago.
Surging global electricity demand peaks emissions to record levels: IEA
Creating strains in major markets, pushing prices to unprecedented levels and driving the power sector's emissions to a record high, the International Energy Agency said on…
CESL to set up 900 more EV charging stations in 2022
Convergence Energy Services Limited plans to install at least 900 more electric vehicles charging stations in the country in 2022.
Mercedes-Benz to assemble its EQS electric luxury sedan in India
Mercedes-Benz plans to start local assembly of its EQS electric sedan in India this year, part of a broader push to electrify its portfolio in Asia,…
DERC turns down request to relinquish 98 MW power allocation
Power regulator DERC has turned down city DISCOMs request to allow them to relinquish 98 MW of power allocation from three generation plants of NTPC, official…
PTC India to provide power management to MbPT
PTC India has bagged a tender worth ₹9 crore for providing power management services to Mumbai Port Trust for three years.
Nepal Power Exchange signs agreement with Manikaran Power
Nepal Power Exchange Ltd signed a trading agreement with India's Manikaran Power Ltd under which it will sell electricity produced by the domestic private sector to…
UP slashes electricity tariffs for farmers by half
Amid various political parties seeking to woo voters with promises of free power and other freebies ahead of the assembly polls.
Cabinet nod for 2nd phase of Green Energy Corridor with ₹12,000 cr
Union Cabinet gave its nod to investing ₹12,031 crore for laying transmission lines to evacuate electricity generated from renewable power projects in seven states.
GAIL completes acquisition of IL&FS’s 26% stake in OTPC
GAIL Ltd on Tuesday said it has completed the acquisition of bankrupt Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services' 26% stake in ONGC Tripura Power Company.
ETO Motors to set up 2,500 EV charging stations in Delhi
Government’s intent to revamp the EV charging station network in Delhi was given a fillip with the entry of ETO Motors, the leading electric mobility solutions…
Power minister dedicates AGC to the nation
Union Power Minister RK Singh has dedicated to the nation the Automatic Generation Control project which would help in maintaining the frequency and reliability of the…
NTPC plans to acquire 5% equity in PXIL
NTPC is mulling acquiring 5% equity stake in Power Exchange of India Ltd that provides various electricity trading options, a senior official said.
Renewables power November all-India electricity generation
All-India power production increased marginally in November 2021 supported by increase in generation from renewable sources, said India Ratings and Research.