Power
RK Singh calls for ways of expanding energy access
June 22, 2021
RK Singh calls for ways of expanding energy access
RK Singh said that India’s energy access and energy transition stories have multiple lessons and learnings, which can benefit other…
Ladakh inching closer to achieve carbon neutrality
June 18, 2021
Ladakh inching closer to achieve carbon neutrality
As many as 19 villages in Siachen has been electrified with supply from the Chamshen micro-hydel project (MHP), a development…
RK Singh reviews progress of energy transition & efficiency
June 17, 2021
RK Singh reviews progress of energy transition & efficiency
R.K. Singh, Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy chaired a high level meeting to review the progress of various…
Power consumption grows 9.3% in first half of June
June 16, 2021
Power consumption grows 9.3% in first half of June
Power consumption in the country grew by 9.3% in the first half of June to 55.86 billion units (BU), indicating…
NHPC, BSHPC to set up 130.1 MW hydro project in Bihar
June 15, 2021
NHPC, BSHPC to set up 130.1 MW hydro project in Bihar
NHPC on Monday signed a pact with Bihar State Hydroelectric Power Corporation (BSHPC) to implement a 130.1-megawatt (MW) Dagmara hydroelectricity…
CG Power lines up Rs 135 crore capital expenditure
June 14, 2021
CG Power lines up Rs 135 crore capital expenditure
CG Power and Industrial Solutions, acquired by the Tube Investments of India group company of Murugappa Group last year, has…
Odisha approves Rs 1,637 cr investment projects
June 12, 2021
Odisha approves Rs 1,637 cr investment projects
Odisha government on Friday gave its approval to four industrial projects envisaging investment of around Rs 1,637.41 crores.
NHPC’s earns highest ever profit of Rs 3,233 Crore
June 11, 2021
NHPC’s earns highest ever profit of Rs 3,233 Crore
NHPC reported highest ever net profit after tax of Rs 3233.37 Crore on standalone basis in the FY 2020-21 compared…
Tata Power first to install Smart Meters in Mumbai
June 11, 2021
Tata Power first to install Smart Meters in Mumbai
Tata Power is the FIRST Distribution Utility in Mumbai to initiate Smart metering for its consumers with more than 7000…
Delhi sees highest power demand this summer at 6,499 MW
June 11, 2021
Delhi sees highest power demand this summer at 6,499 MW
Pushed by the weather condition, Delhi's peak power demand soared to 6,499 MW on Thursday afternoon, the highest so far…
ReNew Power, Precourt Institute for Energy join hands
June 9, 2021
ReNew Power, Precourt Institute for Energy join hands
ReNew Power announced a collaboration agreement with the Precourt Institute for Energy at Stanford University and its StorageX Initiative.
Power Grid acquires Sikar-II Aligarh Transmission
June 9, 2021
Power Grid acquires Sikar-II Aligarh Transmission
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has acquired transmission project SATL, which will evacuate electricity from 8.1GW solar energy…
Power consumption grows 12.6% in first week of June
June 8, 2021
Power consumption grows 12.6% in first week of June
Power consumption in the country grew at 12.6% in the first week of June to 25.36 billion units (BU), indicating…
NHPC, JKSPDCL JV for 850MW Ratle hydropower project
June 5, 2021
NHPC, JKSPDCL JV for 850MW Ratle hydropower project
NHPC said it has incorporated a joint venture firm Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd for implementing 850 MW Ratle project…
China warns several regions for missing energy targets
June 4, 2021
China warns several regions for missing energy targets
China's state planner warned provincial and regional governments against missing their energy consumption and efficiency targets for 2021 after two-thirds…
EESL ties up with ISHRAE for energy efficient solutions
June 3, 2021
EESL ties up with ISHRAE for energy efficient solutions
State-owned EESL has partnered with ISHRAE for implementation of energy efficient and clean energy solutions in the heating, ventilation, air…
Power Ministry takes steps towards reduction in coal import
June 3, 2021
Power Ministry takes steps towards reduction in coal import
Government of India has enabled State governments and UTs by allowing flexibility in utilization of domestic coal amongst power generating…
Power Ministry seek comment on MBED via discussionpaper
June 3, 2021
Power Ministry seek comment on MBED via discussionpaper
Ministry of Power has circulated discussion Paper on Market Based Economic Despatch (MBED) on 1st June 2021 to all concerned…
Energy sector illuminates with technology advancement
June 3, 2021
Energy sector illuminates with technology advancement
Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Technology Advancements Enabling Prosumerism in Energy Sector, finds that smart grids have created a paradigm…
Reduced power tariff to benefit poor consumers: Punjab CM
May 30, 2021
Reduced power tariff to benefit poor consumers: Punjab CM
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday said that the massive cut, ranging from 50 paise to Rs 1…
Srinagar Leh transmission system transferred to Power Grid
May 28, 2021
Srinagar Leh transmission system transferred to Power Grid
Ministry of Power, Government of India has transferred the prestigious 220 kV Srinagar-Drass-Kargil-Khaltsi-Leh Transmission System to Power Grid
AIPEF demands scrapping of bidding for DISCOMs in UTs
May 27, 2021
AIPEF demands scrapping of bidding for DISCOMs in UTs
All India Power Engineers' Federation (AIPEF) demanded scrapping of ongoing bidding for DISCOMs in Union Territories citing serious flaws.
Investments worth Rs 2,202 Cr approved by PGCIL board
May 23, 2021
Investments worth Rs 2,202 Cr approved by PGCIL board
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) said its board has approved investments totalling Rs 2,202 crore for various power…
Pakistan’s largest nuclear power plant to start operation
May 22, 2021
Pakistan’s largest nuclear power plant to start operation
Pakistan's largest nuclear power plant was opened on Friday, generating electricity for the national grid as the country tries to…
China’s electricity grid major hurdle in its climate ambitions
May 21, 2021
China’s electricity grid major hurdle in its climate ambitions
one of the most pressing challenges for China to meet its pledge to pivot towards renewables is overhauling its electricity…