Vikram Solar commissions 130 MW solar project for NTPC in Bhadla, Rajasthan
Vikram Solar Private Limited has commissioned a 130 MW (2×65 MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant for […]
April 2017
Vikram Solar commissions 130 MW solar project for NTPC in Bhadla, Rajasthan
IEEMA launches ELECRAMA 2018
The Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA) has launched the 13th edition of ELECRAMA 2018. The […]
Sterling & Wilson executes key T&D projects
Sterling & Wilson, an associate company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, established its transmission and distribution (T&D) […]
13,002 villages electrified under DDUGJY
The Ministry of Power has achieved a remarkable milestone in village electrification, when 13,002 villages have been […]
THDCIL records remarkable performance in 2016-17
During 2016-17, THDC India Limited recorded a remarkable performance in the areas of capacity addition, energy generation, […]
Green Measures
Particulate control technologies to reduce emissions from coal plants
Coal-based plants emit dust of about 10 microns size on burning pulverised coal. Given its adverse environmental […]
NOx Reduction
Solutions to lower the environmental impact of coal burning
Coal is a key source for meeting India’s power requirement, contributing about 80 per cent to the […]
Reducing SO2 Emissions
Technology options available for TPPs to meet environmental regulations
The coal-based thermal power sector is responsible for a significant share of industrial emissions in India. As […]
Resource Management
Efficient water usage at TPPs
Water has several end-uses in a power plant. Since it has the highest specific heat rate amongst all fluids, […]
Clean Coal Technologies
The way ahead for lowering carbon emissions
Given coal’s dominance in the power generation segment in India, clean coal technologies (CCTs) hold a key […]
Emissions Control
TPP owners invest in technology upgrades for environmental compliance
The rising demand for power in India has been met increasingly through coal-based power, which accounts for […]
Picking Up
BoP segment outlook expected to improve
Balance of plant (BoP) constitutes a critical part of a power plant and accounts for 40-45 per […]
Boost to Manufacturing
Replacement of old TPPs to help uplift the BTG order book
India has well established manufacturing facilities for the main plant equipment like boilers, turbines and generators (BTG), […]
Nuclear Rise
Segment crosses the 6,000 MW mark
Despite an early start, in 1969, nuclear power development failed to take off significantly in India. At […]
Record Additions
Share of renewables surpasses that of hydropower
Renewable energy has experienced tremendous growth in the past one year, with its cumulative installed capacity surpassing […]
Hydro Hope
Segment waits for a policy push
Despite having significant potential, hydropower development in India has been rather slow. Against an estimated potential of […]
Gas Deficit
Looking for solutions to revive stranded power plants
The shortage of domestic natural gas has severely affected gas-based power generation in the country. As of […]
Powering Up
Addressing the challenges faced by stressed coal-based projects
Coal is the primary source of power generation in the country, accounting for around 60 per cent […]
Views of Piyush Goyal
“Consumers should get what they pay for”
An important concern in the power sector has been the poor quality of coal. Speaking at a […]