In Short : The share of thermal power in India’s energy mix is projected to decline to 67% by FY26. This reduction reflects the country’s shift towards renewable energy sources and its commitment to diversifying its energy portfolio. As renewable energy capacity continues to grow, thermal power’s dominance in electricity generation is expected to decrease, […]
Rajasthan govt to float JVs with Centre to increase power generation, strengthen metro service – EQ
In Short : The Rajasthan government plans to float joint ventures with the Centre to increase power generation and strengthen metro services. This initiative aims to enhance the state’s infrastructure, improve public transportation, and boost energy capacity to support growing demand. In Detail : Jaipur: A Cabinet meeting was held in the Chief Minister’s office […]
Karnataka: Energy dept hires external agency to study, forecast power generation – EQ
In Short : Karnataka’s Energy Department has hired an external agency to study and forecast power generation. This initiative aims to enhance the state’s energy planning, ensuring a reliable supply and better management of resources to meet future demand. In Detail : A six-month pilot study is being undertaken, and the exercise started on July […]
India’s power generation capacity rose to 4.46 GW in 10 years: Minister of State for Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Mr. Shripad Yesso Naik – EQ
In Short : India’s power generation capacity increased by 4.46 GW over the past 10 years, according to the Minister of State for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Mr. Shripad Yesso Naik. This growth highlights the nation’s efforts to enhance its energy infrastructure and promote renewable energy sources. In Detail : As […]
POWER GENERATION CAPACITY – EQ
In Short : Power Generation Capacity refers to the total maximum output of electricity that power plants and other generators can produce. In India, the power generation capacity includes various sources such as thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable energy. In Detail : The year wise details of total power generation capacity in the Country from […]
DVC plans capex of Rs 70,000 crore by 2030 to increase power generation capacity – EQ Mag
Multipurpose project Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has drawn up capital expenditure plans of around Rs 70,000 crore by 2030 to boost power generation capacity from 6,700 MW at present to 16,000 MW, its chairman R N Singh said on Friday. He said DVC will increase its coal-fired power generation capacity through brownfield expansion, while it […]
Torrent Power forms subsidiary for power generation, transmission biz – EQ Mag
The subsidiary, Torrent Urja Pvt 10 (TU10), was registered in Ahmedabad on April 21, 2023, and is yet to commence its business operations, Torrent Power said in a regulatory filing Torrent Power Ltd has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary for generating and transmission of power. “TU10 is incorporated with an objective to carry on the business […]
Petition for seeking declaration/ approval of Change in Law events and compensation on account of increase in cost of power generation by MB Power (Madhya Pradesh) Limited – EQ Mag
Petition for seeking declaration/ approval of Change in Law events and compensation on account of increase in cost of power generation by MB Power (Madhya Pradesh) Limited. For more information please see below link:
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy initiates National Bio Energy Programme to utilize surplus biomass for power generation – EQ Mag
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified the National Bioenergy Programme on 2nd November, 2022. The programme has been recommended for implementation in two phases with a total budget outlay of Rs 1715 Crore and a budget outlay of Rs 858 Crore has been allocated for the Phase-1. This programme has a […]
Influence of Azimuth and Tilt on Yield of PV System – EQ Mag
Background The tilt and azimuth of a solar panel have a great influence on the energy yield of the overall system. The same panel, at the same installation site, can have different azimuth or tilt. This is a topic we are often asked about so in this Solis seminar, we explore the subject further. About […]