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 stations to reduce the cost of…
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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 stakeholders for obtaining their inputs and…
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 shift toward active energy distribution.
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 per unit, in domestic power tariff…
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
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
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) said its board has approved investments totalling Rs 2,202 crore for various power transmission projects.
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 wean itself off its reliance on…
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 grid that is the world's largest
Taiwan president to scrutinise electricity management
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen pledged to look into the tech powerhouse's electricity management after two major blackouts hit homes and businesses in less than a week
ADB commits record $3.92 billion loan to India for 13 projects
The Asian Development Bank has committed a record USD 3.92 billion in sovereign loans for 13 projects to India in 2020
IEX clocks highest trade volume of 22.42 BU in Q4FY’21
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) recorded the highest power trade volume or sales of 22.42 billion units (BU) in the March quarter with year-on-year growth of 62.1%.
NTPC Kahalgaon project ensures uninterrupted power
The NTPC Kahalgaon project ensured uninterrupted generation of electricity in all seven units of the plant
NHPC to acquire 2% stake in Chenab Valley Power Projects
NHPC has got approval of the concerned authority to acquire the entire 2 per cent equity stake of PTC India in Chenab Valley Power Projects Private…
PLI scheme for National Programme on ACC Battery Storage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of Department of Heavy Industry for implementation of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme 'National Programme on Advanced…
Power Ministry ensures 24×7 power supply to oxygen plants
Ministry of Power has undertaken a number of pro-active preventive and remedial measures to ensure that there is uninterrupted power supply to Oxygen Plants by the…
Asia Pacific’s energy transition will be long-drawn-out
Energy transition is firmly underway in Asia-Pacific (APAC) but the pace and degree varies across markets, S&P Global Ratings has said in a new study.
IEX starts cross-border electricity trade for integrated market
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) announced starting of cross-border electricity trade on its platform in first-of-its-kind initiative for exchanges to expand their power markets beyond India to…
India’s power consumption grows nearly 45% in April
Power consumption in the country grew nearly 45% in the first half of April to 60.62 billion units (BU) over the corresponding period a year ago
AIPEF urges govt to hold electricity distribution privatisation
All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) urged the government to put on hold the privatisation of electricity distribution entities.
NHPC JV with JKSPDCL for 850-MW Ratle hydropower
NHPC will form a joint venture with JKSPDCL, 'Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd', to implement an 850-megawatt (MW) hydroelectric project in Chenab river basin.
Residential energy storage to reach $13,910 M by 2027
The Residential Energy Storage market size is projected to reach USD 13,910 Million by 2027, from USD 6,716.5 Million in 2020, at a CAGR of 12.9%…
Design of robust ToU framework for Gujarat Electricity Tariff
India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF), a PPP initiative of Government of India, with support from Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF) embarked on the project "Design of…
Niti Aayog launches India Energy Dashboards version 2.0
With an aim to provide single-window access to the energy data for the country, government think tank Niti Aayog launched India Energy Dashboards (IED) Version 2.0
Iran calls Natanz atomic site blackout, nuclear terrorism
Iran on Sunday described a blackout at its underground Natanz atomic facility an act of nuclear terrorism, raising regional tensions.