Peak power demand crosses 5,000 MW in Delhi
Delhi's peak power demand hit the season's highest level at 5,021 MW owing to the ongoing cold wave conditions, power distribution company (DISCOM).
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$231 million loan to enhance power generation capacity
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a USD 231-million loan to augment electricity generation capacity in Assam through construction of a 120 MW hydroelectric power…
BHEL bags orders worth Rs 3,200 crore for Hydro projects
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has bagged significant orders, valued at Rs.3,200 Crore, for Electro-Mechanical (E&M) works for a Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Andhra Pradesh.
BHEL bag order for Reactor Header Assemblies from NPCIL
Amidst stiff competitive bidding, BHEL has won a prestigious order for the supply of 32 Reactor Header Assemblies from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited…
Electricity transmission tower torched in Gilgit-Baltistan
A transmission tower was recently set on fire by locals in Gilgit Baltistan citing it was of no use as the region was not getting any…
Coal, power and LNG prices rise across Asia due to winter
As an early winter chill grips China, South Korea and Japan, prices for coal, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and power are rising due to supply crunches…
Centre of Excellence for Skill Development in Power Sector
India, France and Schneider Electric announced the inauguration of first Centre of Excellence(CoE) for skill development in power sector in the campus of National Institute of…
Voith Hydro awarded 174 MW Asahan 3 hydropower plant
Voith Hydro has been awarded by Mitsubishi Corporation the electro-mechanical equipment contract for the Asahan 3 hydropower project in Indonesia.
Clear roadmap of Aatma Nirbhar Urja is being developed
Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan said that on the energy front, we are developing a clear roadmap of Aatma Nirbhar Urja…
LG Energy rolls out its Next Gen LG RESU Home Batteries
LG Energy Solution showcased the breath taking new generation of LG RESU products through the LG RESU Virtual Launch Event under the theme of 'Be Prepared…
TP Renewable commissions its 100th Solar Microgrid Project
While the Government of India has achieved 100% electrification under the Saubhagya scheme, communities in Indian states, especially, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh still have unreliable power…
APML enabled to revise compensation for higher coal price
Adani Power said electricity regulator MERC has passed two orders, which would enable APML to claim revised compensation of higher coal from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution…
Robust power islanding facility for Delhi to prevent blackouts
The government proposes to put in robust islanding facility for power supplies to prevent electricity disruptions in Delhi, especially for essential services, in case of grid…
Reliable, cost-effective nuclear fuel soon for Kudankulam
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant units 1 and 2 will have a new type of nuclear fuel which is more reliable and cost-effective and their fuel cycle…
CBAK Energy & LEAD to develop Smart Lithium Battery
Dalian CBAK Energy Technology signed a joint development agreement with Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co ("LEAD") to design and develop automatic production line for manufacturing tab…
AIPEF demands to withdraw Electricity Amendment Bill
All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) said that it supports the farmers movement against the Centre's new farm laws and also demanded that the Electricity (Amendment)…
Tata Power secures LoI for WESCO & SOUTHCO DISCOMs
Tata Power has received the Letter of Intent (LOI) from the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) for the distribution and retail supply of electricity in Odisha.
November sees slowdown in power consumption to 4.7%
India's power consumption growth rate slowed to 4.7% at 98.37 billion units (BU) in November amid the onset of early winters.
BHEL sets record with India’s highest rated Auto Transformer
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully manufactured and tested (short circuit) India’s highest rating Auto Transformer at the National High Power Test Laboratory.
Association of Power Producers writes to FM on debtors
The Association of Power Producers wrote to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 17th November 2020, highlighting the concerns of power debtors and extended litigations that has…
Meja Thermal Power Plant to be operational by December
The Meja Thermal Power Plant, Uttar Pradesh's first supercritical power plant, will be fully operational by December. Meja Urja Nigam Pvt Ltd (MUNPL) is a 50:50…
KPTL commissions Kohima-Mariani transmission project
KPTL has fully commissioned Kohima-Mariani electricity transmission project. In July, Kohima-Mariani Transmission Ltd (KMTL), a SPV, had commissioned Element-1 (substation) and Element-3 (New Kohima-New Mariani Line).
Tohoku Electric to restart reactor damaged in 2011 disaster
Tohoku Electric Power had received the green light from a local governor to restart one of its nuclear reactors, nearly a decade after it was damaged…
NTPC shaping well for the future with its diversification plans
NTPC is shaping up well for the future with its diversification plans and as a responsible corporate, NTPC is committed towards environment and the fast growing…
Cabinet approves Rs 1,810 crore for Luhri Hydro Project
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved the investment of Rs 1,810.56 crore for 210 MW Luhri Stage-I Hydro Electric Project…