Proposal to install solar panels on canals across Haryana: Power Minister
Haryana Power Minister Ranjit Singh Chautala said the power department is preparing a proposal to install solar panels on canals across the state to produce clean energy.
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Uttarakhand power consumers to get 100 units/month free
Uttarakhand Power Minister Harak Singh Rawat announced that 100 units of electricity will be provided free every month to domestic consumers.
RK Singh elevated to Cabinet minister rank
Bureaucrat-turned politician Raj Kumar Singh who steered Modi government's power sector reforms agenda that made India surplus in electricity, was on Wednesday elevated as a Cabinet…
50 kWp solar roof top inaugurated in Solan
As part of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', a 50 kWp Solar roof top was inaugurated in Solan, Himachal Pradesh under the IPDS scheme of Government…
GRAM UJALA expands its footprint, launched in Varanasi
R.K. Singh launched the GRAM UJALA programme today in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Under this program Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy…
NEEPCO has lifted power supply regulation to MeECL
The North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) has lifted the regulation of power supply to Meghalaya after MeECL assured to clear the outstanding dues in…
Power Minister R K Singh launches Gram Ujala in Bihar
Power Minister R K Singh launched the GRAM UJALA programme in Arrah, Bihar, through this scheme, LEDs will be available for only Rs 10 each for…
Reserve 5% parking space for EV charging points: Jain
Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain has directed all buildings in the city such as malls, hospitals, hotels and those housing offices that have parking facilities with…
Petrochemical Park to make Kerala industry friendly
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the Rs 300 crore Petrochemical Park coming up at Ambalamugal in Kochi, will change the perception that the state was…
No new policy to support gas-based power plants
The government has decided not to bring any new policy or provide support to gas-based power plants at the moment because states are reluctant to offer…
Govt holds BCD but hikes duty on solar inverters, lamps
Government proposed to raise import duty on solar inverters and lanterns or lamps but did not go ahead with its plan to impose basic custom duty…
Solar power for religious places in Uttar Pradesh
Cities having religious significance, including Ayodhya, Mathura, Varanasi, Prayagraj and Gorakhpur will have clean and green energy by 2024.
Power Minister inaugurates developmental projects in Bihar
R.K. Singh, Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy inaugurated various developmental projects and facilities in Bihar, including CSR projects undertaken by REC Ltd. (Formerly…
Power Minister dedicates 3 wind projects with 800 MW capacity to the nation
RK Singh, MoS Power in a virtual ceremony, dedicated Sembcorp’s state of the art SECI 1, 2 and 3 projects to the nation. Sembcorp Energy India…
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…
For inter-city travel, fast charging station to be installed at every 100 kms
Major decision to give a boost to Electric Vehicles in country. Revised Guidelines and Specifications for charging infrastructure shall supersede the earlier guidelines and standards issued…