BCD on solar cells to cost Rs 900 cr to DISCOMs annually
The government's decision to levy basic customs duty (BCD) on solar cells and modules from April 1 will lead to increase in solar power tariff rates…
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Delhi power DISCOMs seek progressive tariff rationalisation
Power DISCOMs in Delhi have proposed to regulator DERC that there should be a cost-reflective, progressive tariff rationalisation
BSES installed over 3,000 rooftop solar connections
BSES DISCOMs have installed over 3,000 rooftop solar net metering connections with a connected solar load of 106 Mwp (Megawatt peak).
Consumers ignored in finalising Electricity (Amendment) Bill
The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) said consumers as well as employees are being ignored in finalising the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2021, and demanded that…
Policy and regulatory framework for DISCOMs in the offing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Centre is working to remove problems in the distribution sector and a policy and regulatory framework for DISCOMs is in…
Rs 3L Cr scheme to provide assistance to DISCOMs
Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech of 2021-22, proposed an outlay of Rs 3,05,984 crore over 5 years to provide assistance to DISCOMS for infrastructure creation
Government’s new advisory on rooftop solar scheme
To generate solar power by installing solar panels on the roof of the houses, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India is implementing Grid-connected…
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).
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.
Road forward for solar power rich state, Rajasthan
As the fossil fuel based energy is diminishing rapidly, Rajasthan might face significant energy shortages due to increase in energy prices and energy insecurity.
Tata Power’s Demand Side Management programme
Tata Power’s DSM programme in Mumbai is a multi-dimensional, holistic and technology driven approach with focus on capacity building of the consumers towards energy management.
Historic move by government by drafting Rights of Electricity Consumers
Power Ministry has drafted Rules providing for Rights of Electricity Consumers for the First Time. Electricity Consumers are the most important stakeholders in the power sector.…