NTPC achieves 100% PLF at three of its power stations
NTPC has achieved 100% Plant Load Factor (PLF) on 9th May 2020, at three of its thermal power stations. NTPC Vindhyachal (4760 MW) in Madhya Pradesh,…
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Power Minister releases data on energy savings
Power Minister R.K.Singh released a Report on “Impact of energy efficiency measures for the year 2018-19” through Video conference. While unveiling the e-book he said, “we…
Thermal Power Plants to Have 2,43,034 MW Capacity by 2021-22
As per the extant National Electricity Plan, the installed capacity of thermal power plants of the country, comprising of Coal based and Gas & diesel based…
BHEL commissions 1320 MW supercritical power project
BHEL has successfully commissioned the 1320 MW IB Thermal Power Station (2x660MW). Located in Jharsuguda district of Odisha, the project is owned by Odisha Power Generation…
Adani Power acquires GMR Chhattisgarh Energy
Adani Power announced the completion of acquisition of GMR Chhattisgarh Energy Ltd. (GCEL), which owns and operates a 1,370 MW (2 X 685 MW) Supercritical power…
MNRE amends bidding guidelines for wind power projects
The Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid Connected Wind Power Projects was notified on 8th December, 2017.
Electricity generation through atomic energy
The share of atomic energy in the overall electricity generation in the country was about 2.93% in the year 2017-18. Nuclear share has remained around 3%…
Stone laid for Buxar and Khurja Thermal Power Plants
Foundation Stones of Buxar and Khurja Thermal Power Plants were digitally unveiled by Narendra Modi from Greater Noida. These plants, 1320 MW each are situated at…
Ten Indigenous Nuclear Power Reactors to be built in 4 states
Reactors of indigenous technology are being set up by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), a wholly owned PSU of Government of India under the…
BHEL to set up Solar Photovoltaic Plants at a cost of Rs125 Crore
BHEL has won two orders cumulatively valued at over Rs.125 Crore, for setting up Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) Power Plants on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis,…
Clean India and Healthier Planet : Power Minister Shri R.K. Singh
NTPC has been at the forefront of Agro Residue and Municipal Solid Waste Management, to give the capital and NCR clean air.
TATA Power announces Financial Year 2017-18 Results
Tata Power is India’s largest integrated power company with a growing international presence.
BHEL bags order for largest Hydro Power Project in Nepal
BHEL has secured a prestigious order for executing 900 MW Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project from SJVN Arun-3 Power Development Company (SAPDC), Nepal. Notably, once completed, this will…
Nuclear Cooperation with Canada
During the visit of Prime Minister of Canada H.E. Mr. Justin Trudeau to India on February 23, 2018, Government of India has signed a Memorandum of…
L&T JV Secures ₹442 Crore Order For Nuclear Steam Generator Forgings
L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings Private Limited, a joint venture of Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), has…
NTPC & IIM-A to create a world class research institute
India's power sector leader NTPC and top business school IIM-Ahmedabad have announced a joint initiative to create a world class research institute at NTPC School of…
Balraj Joshi conferred the ‘Industry Doyen’ award
NHPC Limited's, CMD Balraj Joshi has been conferred the ‘Industry Doyen’ award by Construction Industry Development Council at 10th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards held at India Habitat Centre
49 lakh LED street lights installed under SLNP
49 lakh LED street lights have been installed till date, covering 28 states/UTs under the Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP). The Programme which was launched by the…
EESL to install energy-efficient LEDs across all airports in India
A joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding here today, with the Airports Authority of India for installing energy-efficient…
Railways to go ahead with its 100% electrification drive
Union Minister for Railways, Mr. Piyush Goyal on Wednesday reiterated his commitment that railways would go in for 100% electrification of railways lines despite opposition from…