Net Metering Uptake
Essential for driving rooftop solar installations
Of the 100 GW of solar capacity target by 2022, 40 GW is to come from rooftop […]
2017
Net Metering Uptake
Nagaland, A&N Islands, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu to join UDAY
The central government has signed MoU with the Nagaland government and the union territories (UTs) of the […]
MoP to make provisions under PPAs legally binding
The Ministry of Power (MoP) is working towards making provisions under the power purchase agreements (PPAs) legally […]
MoP to promote installation of prepaid meters under Saubhagya scheme
The MoP is planning to promote the installation of prepaid meters under the Saubhagya scheme. Under the […]
Central government considers implementing checks on foreign companies in Indian power sector
The central government is mulling over the setting up of a panel to formulate a framework for […]
Central government plans “rent a roof” policy to meet solar rooftop capacity target
The central government is planning to launch a “rent a roof” policy to meet the 40 GW […]
Central government asks NTPC to use straw pellets in fuel mix to curb pollution in and around Delhi
In a bid to reduce pollution in Delhi and neighbouring states, the central government has asked NTPC […]
Boiler explodes at Unchahar coal-fired plant, NTPC shuts down unit
NTPC Limited has shut down the 500 MW Unit 6 of its Unchahar coal-fired plant in Raebareli, […]
Powergrid commissions Leh-Khalsti line section and GIS substations in Leh and Khalsti, J&K
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) has commissioned the 220 kV Leh-Khalsti line section of the […]
CIL and IR in talks to increase daily rake loading to address coal shortage
Coal India Limited (CIL) is in talks with Indian Railways to increase the daily rake loading from […]
NTPC to offer fee-based management services to stressed power plants in private sector
NTPC is planning to offer fee-based management services to stressed power plants in the private sector. For […]
NTPC finds offtakers for its 250 MW Kadapa Solar Park, Andhra Pradesh
NTPC is finding power offtakers for its 250 MW Kadapa Solar Park in Andhra Pradesh, which was […]
NHPC to bid for the $2.5 billion 1,200 MW BudhiGandaki HEP, Nepal
NHPC Limited is reportedly planning to bid for the $2.5 billion 1,200 MW BudhiGandaki hydroelectric plant (HEP) […]
IR formulates Rs 350 billion plan to electrify entire network by 2021
Indian Railways (IR) has formulated a Rs 350 billion plan to electrify its entire network by 2021. […]
MoP launches National Power Portal
The power minister has launched the National Power Portal (NPP), a centralised system that facilitates online data […]
Union government allocates additional 792MW of power from central pool to J&K
The union government has decided to allocate an additional 792 MW of power from the central pool […]
Bihar government approves four schemes worth Rs 79.29 billion to strengthen state power network
The Bihar government has approved four schemes worth Rs 79.29 billion for strengthening the state’s power transmission […]
NITI Aayogreleases proposal for developing EV charging infrastructure in Delhi
NITI Aayog has released a proposal for developing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Delhi. The proposal […]
MSEDCL disconnects several power connections over payment defaults
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has recently disconnected several power connections across the domestic, commercial […]
KREDA commissions 1.5 MW Biaras small hydro project under Ladakh Renewable Energy Initiative
The Kargil Renewable Energy Development Agency has commissioned the 1.5 MW Biaras small-hydro project in Jammu & […]