Andhra Pradesh government awards 600MW of imported coal-based capacity
The Andhra Pradesh government has awarded 600 MW of imported coal-based capacity at a tariff of Rs […]
February 2017
Andhra Pradesh government awards 600MW of imported coal-based capacity
PSERC to introduce MYT regime in state beginning 2017-18
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) is set to introduce a multi-year tariff (MYT) regime in […]
Central government to withdraw subsidies for solar power generation
The central government is planning to withdraw subsidy schemes for the solar power generation segment forincentivising competitive […]
NPCIL negotiates with Russian companies for Kudankulam units 5 and 6
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited is in the final stages of negotiations with Russian companies for […]
MoEFCC likely to extend December 2017 deadline on emission norms
The MoEFCC is likely to extend the December 2017 deadline regarding stricter emission norms for coal-based power […]
MoP to standardise commercial loss calculation methodology
The MoP is planning to standardise the methodology for the calculation of commercial losses by April 2017. […]
India and Nepal plan cross-border transmission projects
The Indian and Nepalese governments are planning to build new cross-border transmission projects to trade power from […]
Powergridto invest overRs 1 trillion in 2017-22
Powergrid is likely to invest over Rs 1 trillion in the transmission sector in the next five […]
MoP committee recommends lower tariffs for large users
A committee constituted by the MoP has recommended lowering tariffs for heavy users to encourage electricity consumption. […]
CAG indicates structural fuel management inefficiencies at NTPC coal-based plants
An audit report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has indicated that the structural fuel […]
NTPC plans setting up cement manufacturing units
NTPC is planning to set up cement manufacturing units with capacity of 1 mtpa or above in […]
NTPC begins mining at Pakri-Barwadih coal mine in Jharkhand
NTPC has commenced mining coal from its Pakri-Barwadih coal mine at Hazaribagh in Jharkhand. The company flagged […]
Powergridsecures 765 kV System Strengthening Scheme in Eastern Region XVIII Project
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) has been awarded the 765 kV System Strengthening Scheme in […]
MoP unlikely to extend Scheme for Utilisation of Stranded Gas-based Generation Capacity
The MoP is unlikely to extend the Scheme for Utilisation of Stranded Gas-based Generation Capacity, which is […]
MoP issues guidelines for medium term power procurement
The MoP has issued guidelines for the procurement of power for the medium term through the competitive […]
NITI Aayog to introduce State Energy Scorecard
NITI Aayog is expected to introduce the State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, which will rank states based on […]
CCEA approves enhanced capacity for solar parks
The CCEA has approved the enhancement of capacity of solar parks from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW […]
CCEA approves SJVN hydropower project in Nepal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved SJVN Limited’s Rs 57.24 billion 900 MW Arun-III […]
India ranked fourth globally in terms of installed wind power capacity
According to the Economic Survey for 2016-17, India has attained the fourth position globally in terms of […]
Fund allocation to MoP increases in Union Budget 2017-18
The central government has allocated funds worth Rs 138.81 billion to the MoP under the Union Budget […]