Gensol Engineering secures ₹88 cr solar PV project in Punjab
Gensol Engineering has announced the acquisition of a major turnkey solar project.
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China sets a target for coal use at power plants by 2025
China plans to reduce average coal consumption during electricity generation at power plants to improve energy efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
India’s coal import drops in August despite high demand
India's coal import registered a decline of 2.7% to 15.22 million tonnes (MT) in August this year amid the country's power plants grappling with fuel shortages.
India’s solar energy output growth slows in September
India's solar energy output growth slowed in September, a Reuters analysis of government data showed, at a time when coal-fired utilities are facing a shortage of…
Guidelines for ideal utilisation of power generation capacity
Ministry of Power on Friday issued guidelines for operationalising optimum utilisation of generating stations as per the requirement in the electricity grid.
Thermal power production hit in Rajasthan due to coal
Electricity production in thermal plants in Rajasthan has been affected due to a coal shortage, which has resulted in a power crisis in the state.
Power cost to remain high as imported coal prices soar
Short-term power prices are likely to remain elevated in the near term on account of a continued increase in imported coal prices, according to rating agency…
Centre received help from states on stubble burning
The Centre has got constructive cooperation from Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments on the issue of stubble burning, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said
Coal India production rises to 40.7 million tonne
CIL's coal production registered a marginal rise to 40.7 million tonnes in September. The development assumes significance in the wake of country's power plants grappling with…
Govt asks power plants to auction fly ash through bidding
The Ministry of Power issued an advisory to power plants to auction fly ash through a transparent bidding process.
Nalco making efforts to operationalise Utkal D coal mine
Nalco is making efforts to operationalise Utal D coal mine in Odisha in the next financial year. Utkal E coal block in the state will be…
Sluggish demand may pose problem for new power plants
As the demand for power in West Bengal is not growing as per projection, it may pose problems for the sector once under construction plants become…
CIL’s 39 mining projects running behind schedule
CIL's 39 coal mining projects are running behind the schedule on account of delays in getting green clearances and issues related to rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R).
Pakistan steps up oil & gas imports as power demand surges
Pakistan has stepped up its oil and gas imports this year from last year as demand from its power sector increases amid more economic activities as…
Sterling & Wilson Solar to enter other business segments
Sterling and Wilson Solar will explore business opportunities in areas like clean energy storage, waste management and energy efficiency.
MGR system to transport coal to power station inaugurated
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated a Merry-Go-Round (MGR), a dedicated rail transportation system between the production and consumption points, for carrying coal from a mine…
NTPC committed to improve power supply to Bihar
NTPC has supplied around 73 MU Power on daily basis to Bihar, which constitutes around 62% of the total consumption of Bihar
JA Solar signs cooperation agreement with Exel Solar
JA Solar recently announced the signing of a 2021 cooperation agreement with Exel Solar, a major distributor in the Mexican PV market.
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…
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…
Total to supply LNG to ArcelorMittal’s plants in Gujarat
French energy giant Total said it has signed a deal to supply imported LNG to ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel's (AMNS) steel and power plants in Gujarat.
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