CEA in its latest report for April 22, 2021, stated that out of the 135 power plants of 1,66,406 MW capacity monitored by it on a daily basis, none is facing critical or supercritical coal stock situation. New Delhi: As many as 38 power plants of 46,720 MW combined capacity had coal stock for less […]
Karnataka may subsidise power supply to oxygen manufacturers
In a bid to overcome shortage of oxygen, Karnataka is likely to subsidise power supply to all oxygen producing units in the state, a senior official said. Bengaluru: In a bid to overcome shortage of oxygen, Karnataka is likely to subsidise power supply to all oxygen producing units in the state, a senior official said. […]
Coal India signs first ever power purchase pact with GUVNL for sale of 100 mw solar power
The tenure of power purchase agreement (PPA) is 25 years, Coal India Ltd (CIL) said in a statement. State-owned CIL on Friday said it has entered into its first ever power purchase pact with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) for sale of 100 mw solar power. The tenure of power purchase agreement (PPA) is […]
Taiwan’s Gogoro to enter India scooter market with Hero tie-up
The two companies will also launch Hero-branded two-wheelers powered by Gogoro’s battery sharing infrastructure, which would be available in multiple cities in India TAIPEI: Taiwanese electric scooter maker Gogoro has partnered with India’s Hero MotoCorp to offer its battery-sharing infrastructure in the world’s largest motorcycle market, top company officials said on Wednesday. Gogoro, which sells […]
TANGEDCO – To uphold the obligation of the State Distribution licensee in terms of power purchase agreements
TANGEDCO/To uphold the obligation of the State Distribution licensee in terms of power purchase agreements has been and continues to be stranded and there is an unavoidable obligation and incidence to bear fixed costs consequent to such agreements etc.,. For more information please see below link.
The “solar tax”: Why should households be charged to generate power?
The Australian solar industry awoke with a surprise when AEMC announced a draft determination that on one hand seeks to ensure the right for solar system owners to export their energy into the grid, while at the same time, proposing charges for the right to do this. For an average 5 kilowatt (kW) solar system, […]
India adds 9.7 GW of power generation capacity this fiscal till Feb 28
In 2019-20, India had added 15.8 GW of power generation capacity including 7.1 GW of conventional sources and 8.8 GW of renewable sources New Delhi : India added 9.7 gigawatt (GW) of power generation capacity during this financial year till February 28, 2021, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. India added 9.7 GW of power generation […]
Tata Power takes over power distribution in North Eastern Odisha
This covers a geographical spread of more than 27,500 sq km and a network of more than 90,000 CKT km for a license period of 25 Bhubaneswar: Tata Power on Thursday took over the management and operations of NESCO (North Eastern Electricity Supply Company of Odisha) upon completion of the sale process. The countrys largest […]
India’s annual electricity demand falls for the first time in 35 years
India’s power generation fell 0.2% during the year 2020/21 compared with the previous year, the data showed, mainly due to the imposition of lockdowns that resulted in a decline in electricity production for six straight months ending in August. India’s annual electricity demand fell for the first time in at least 35 years in the […]
India’s power consumption grows 24.35 per cent in March
During March this year, peak power demand touched the highest level of 186.03 GW on March 11, 2021, and recorded a growth of 9.3 per cent over 170.16 GW a year ago. New Delhi: Power consumption in the country grew 24.35 per cent in March at 123.05 billion units (BU) over the corresponding month a […]