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EDF India and Actis Collaborate on Smart Metering Initiative for India’s Power Sector – EQ

In Short : EDF India and Actis have partnered to launch a smart metering initiative, aiming to modernize India’s power sector. The collaboration focuses on deploying advanced smart meters to enhance energy efficiency, reduce losses, and improve grid reliability. Combining EDF’s technical expertise with Actis’s investment capabilities, the project supports India’s goals of reliable power […]

Union Cabinet Approves 100 MW Expansion of Goaltore Solar Power Plant in West Bengal – EQ

India’s power sector needs USD 700 billion investment to achieve net-zero pledge, says Moody’s – EQ

In Short : Moody’s reports that India’s power sector needs a $700 billion investment over the next decade to meet its 2070 net-zero target. This equals 2% of GDP annually, focusing on renewables, grid upgrades, and energy storage. However, coal-based power is expected to rise by 35% in the next ten years to meet growing […]

Site visit and Pre Bid Meeting notification: Balance of System tender for setting up of grid connected 200 MW Ground mounted Solar PV plant at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh – EQ

The Economic survey aptly reflects the robust expansion of India’s power sector, which has witnessed significant strides under our government’s initiatives: Shri Manohar Lal – EQ

In Short : The Economic Survey highlights the remarkable growth of India’s power sector, showcasing the impact of key government initiatives, said Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal. He emphasized that these reforms have strengthened infrastructure, enhanced renewable energy capacity, and improved power accessibility, driving the nation towards energy security and sustainability. In Detail : We […]

Site visit and Pre Bid Meeting notification: Balance of System tender for setting up of grid connected 200 MW Ground mounted Solar PV plant at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh – EQ

Assessing the decarbonization pathways of India’s power sector giants: IEEFA – EQ Mag Pro

Indian power sector giants NTPC and Tata Power require massive capital to fund their transformations into clean energy companies. NTPC would need to accelerate decommissioning of coal mines and existing coal-fired power plants and stop building new ones, while Tata Power would need to accelerate decommissioning of its coal-fired power plants prior to their contractual […]

Union Cabinet Approves 100 MW Expansion of Goaltore Solar Power Plant in West Bengal – EQ

POSOCO signs MoU with IIT Delhi to encourage research on India’s power sector – EQ Mag Pro

Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO) is a wholly owned Government of India Schedule A enterprise under the Union Ministry of Power. New Delhi: POSOCO-NRLDC signed an MoU with IIT Delhi on Wednesday to encourage research on issues related to the India’s power sector and strengthen academia-industry interaction with the goals of knowledge sharing and […]

MIEPL to Develop 4.125 MW Solar Project at IIT Kharagpur Under SECI Bid – EQ

Power industry gives thumbs up to proposed Electricity Act Amendments

According to Khurana, in order to avoid any jurisdictional issues between CERC and the new Electricity Contract Enforcement Authority, bifurcation of their functions should be spelt out clearly New Delhi: The Power ministry’s proposed amendments to the Electricity Act of 2003 have received a thumbs up from the industry with players welcoming the proposed push […]

Site visit and Pre Bid Meeting notification: Balance of System tender for setting up of grid connected 200 MW Ground mounted Solar PV plant at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh – EQ

Over 42,000 MW thermal power plants have outlived their lives

CPCB issued show cause directions to 31 units of 14 thermal power plants worth 13,830 MW capacity in January and to another 11 units of 4 TPPs of total 1,495 MW capacity in February this year for non-compliance New Delhi: Thermal power plants of 42,877 megawatt (MW) capacity have outlived their lives and have been […]

Site visit and Pre Bid Meeting notification: Balance of System tender for setting up of grid connected 200 MW Ground mounted Solar PV plant at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh – EQ

PLF of thermal power plants to fall below 53 per cent in 2020-21: CARE Ratings

The COVID-19 lockdown has led to shut down of all non-essential commercial activities across the country New Delhi: The Plant Load Factor (PLF) of thermal power plants is likely to fall below 53 per cent in the current financial year (2020-21) in the wake of the ongoing lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. “A decline […]

Site visit and Pre Bid Meeting notification: Balance of System tender for setting up of grid connected 200 MW Ground mounted Solar PV plant at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh – EQ