‘Artificial leaf’ concept inspires research into solar-powered fuel production Rice University researchers have created an efficient, low-cost device that splits water to produce hydrogen fuel. The platform developed by the Brown School of Engineering lab of Rice materials scientist Jun Lou integrates catalytic electrodes and perovskite solar cells that, when triggered by sunlight, produce electricity. […]
Uttarakhand govt grants exemption in surcharge on electricity during lockdown
Dehradun (Uttarakhand): The Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday decided to grant an exemption in interest and surcharge on electricity to consumers during the lockdown period. “Various categories of electricity consumers have been given exemption in interest and surcharge during the lockdown period. 1 per cent surcharge on electricity charges payable will be waived for 3 months […]
Implementation of the directions of the GoK issued to the KERC regarding wavier / Reduction of late Payment Surcharge
Implementation of the directions of the GoK dated 16.04.2020 U/S 108 of the EA 2003 issued to the KERC regarding wavier / Reduction of late Payment Surcharge For more information please see below link:
Need to double thermal capacity to maintain base load energy requirement: Ex-AEC chairman
A base load power plant is a power station that usually provides a continuous supply of electricity throughout the year with some minimum power generation requirement Mumbai: At a time when most coal-fired power plants are under stress and the focus is on boosting renewable power, former chairman of Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Anil Kakodkar […]
AIPEF welcomes three state CM’s opposition to Electricity Bill 2020
All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) welcomes the bold decision of the Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Bihar who have opposed the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 and demanded that Electricity Act be held in abeyance and discussed after the pandemic subsides, said V K Gupta Spokesperson AIPEF. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has written […]
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami urges PM Narendra Modi to put Electricity Bill on hold
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to keep the new Electricity (Amendment) Bill in abeyance till the proposed changes are thoroughly discussed with state governments. In a letter, he said the Bill goes against the rights of states and was detrimental to public interest. The Centre has […]
India doubles down on solar, gas at coal’s expense as electricity use falls
Overall electricity use fell by about 24 per cent in April, the data from POSOCO showed, as all industries and offices not categorized “essential” were shut as a part of a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus CHENNAI: India’s solar and gas-fired electricity generation rose in April even as overall power demand […]
Lockdown to balloon discom losses, electricity demand to fall in decades
The Covid-19 outbreak and the subsequent lockdown has squeezed power demand sharply in March and April and the fall has been such sharp that demand for full year 2020-21 is set to report a 1 per cent decline, first time in almost 36 years New Delhi: One month of nationwide lockdown has done more damage […]
ADB Provides $346 Million Loan for Rural Electricity in Maharashtra, India
MANILA, PHILIPPINES: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $346 million loan to India to help provide efficient and reliable power connection to rural agriculture customers in the state of Maharashtra. Maharashtra is the second-most populous state in India, and about half of the state’s labor force is engaged in agriculture and related […]
India’s annual power demand seen falling for first time in almost four decades: Moody’s unit
Power usage has fallen by almost a quarter since Prime Minister Narendra Modi enforced a nationwide lockdown starting March 25, forcing all industries except those deemed essential to shut down CHENNAI: India’s electricity demand during the current financial year is seen falling for the first time in at least 36 years, ratings agency Moody’s unit […]