MoP in talks with government of Bihar to procure land for 4,000 MW Banka UMPP
The MoP is currently in talks with the Bihar government for procuring land for setting up the […]
March 2017
MoP in talks with government of Bihar to procure land for 4,000 MW Banka UMPP
India’s solar power generation capacity crosses 10,000 MW mark
The country’s solar power generation capacity crossed the 10,000 MW mark on March 10, 2017, recording an increase of […]
Powergrid signs MoU with with Norwegian Centre of Expertise
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Norwegian Centre […]
NTPC commences generation at 100 kWp floating solar PV plant at Kayamkulam, Kerala
NTPC Limited has commenced electricity generation from its 100 kWp floating solar photovoltaic (PV) plant at Kayamkulam […]
BHEL commences commercial operations of 1,600 MW Yeramarus supercritical power plant
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commenced commercial operations at the first 800 MW unit of the […]
PMO to expedite resolution of issues plaguing Ratnagiri Gas and Power
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has decided to step in to resolve the issues plaguing Ratnagiri Gas […]
MoP and coal producers to finalise framework for ensuring quality of supply
The MoP is in discussions with coal producers to finalise a framework for ensuring the quality of […]
MoP notifies Methodology for Use of Coal by States for Private Generating Stations
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has notified the Methodology for Use Coal by States for Private Generating […]
CERC notifies draft Payment of Fees (First Amendment) Regulations, 2017
The CERC has notified the draft Payment of Fees (First Amendment) Regulations, 2017. The draft amendment proposes […]
CERC notifies draft order for revised REC prices
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has notified the draft order for the determination of forbearance and […]
Raychem RPG acquires Chennai-based Hi-Velm Industries
Raychem RPG, a joint venture of TE Connectivity, USA, and RPG Enterprises, India, has acquired Chennai-based Hi-Velm […]
Yoshiaki Inayama
Managing Director, Toshiba JSW Power Systems
Sustainability and carbon dioxide emissions reduction are two major, long-term considerations in the power equipment market for […]
Hydro Outlook
Declining share but hope for revival
The hydropower segment in India has witnessed sluggish growth in the past few years. As of February […]
Views of P.K. Pujari
“We need to move towards a smarter grid”
The roll-out of smart meters at a pan-Indian level is expected to receive a significant push. The […]
PSP Benefits
Growing role of pumped storage in managing renewable capacity
Pumped storage plants (PSPs) are the most common energy storage systems across the world. As per estimates, […]
Growth Surge
Significant enhancement in substation technology and capacity
Substations are an integral part of power systems as they enable energy transfer from generating stations to […]
Power Generation
Monthly statistics year over year
Total power generation increased by 3.84 per cent in January 2017 as compared to the same period […]
Power Generation
January 2017
The total power generation stood at 95.59 billion units. At around 34.19 billion units and 31.02 billion […]
Trading at the IEX and PXIL in February 2017
Prices and volume traded in the day-ahead market
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market at the IEX and PXIL in February 2017 was 2,926.89 […]
Satish Sabharwal
Energy Economist, Bureau of Energy Efficiency
Satish Sabharwal has had a long innings in the energy sector, beginning as a researcher at TERI. […]