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Power min asks states to allow construction activities at thermal, hydro plants outside municipal limits

In an advisory to states, the Ministry of Power stated, “It is requested to allow the construction activities in thermal/hydro power generation projects outside the limits of municipal corporations and municipalities as per para 16(i) of the MHA order on April 15” New Delhi: The power ministry has asked states to allow construction activities at […]

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Power: Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 – Worst of times bring out the best

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released the much awaited Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which proposes many critical changes to the existing Electricity Act, 2003. These amendments were essential since the electricity sector in India has been evolving with increasing non-government investments and structural changes throughout the value chain. Some of the important proposals […]

India hydro potential – EQ

Power Ministry floats draft Electricity Act; invites suggestions within 21 days

Supply of quality power at affordable prices is essential for sustained growth of the economy of the country.   For further development of the power sector, Ministry of Power has issued draft proposal for amendment of Electricity Act, 2003 in the form of draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2020 for comments / suggestions from Stakeholders on […]

10 gram panchayats will go green: Himachal CM promises on I-Day – EQ

Board of REC approves incorporation of SPVs for executing seven transmission projects

At meeting held on 25 March 2020 The Board of REC at its meeting held on 25 March 2020 has approved the proposal for incorporation of seven (7) Project Specific Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) as Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of REC Transmission Projects Company (RECTPCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC, for development of following transmission […]

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ABB completed acquisition of Chinese EV charging provider Chargedot

ABB has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Chargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“Chargedot”). The transaction was announced on October 28, 2019. Since its establishment in 2009, Shanghai-based Chargedot has made a significant contribution to the uptake of electric vehicles in China. The company supplies AC and DC charging stations, as […]

Maharashtra has highest number of public EV charging stations, followed by Delhi