Pakistan signs contract agreements with China’s CET for Matiari–Lahore line
The Pakistan government has signed an implementation, transmission service, land lease, and operations and maintenance (O&M) agreement […]
May 2018
Pakistan signs contract agreements with China’s CET for Matiari–Lahore line
Bhikki CCPP commences commercial operations in Pakistan
Quaid-e-Azam Thermal Power Limited (QAPTL), Harbin Electric International Company Limited (HEI) and GE Power have commenced and […]
Wartsila wins contracts for power projects in Senegal and Bangladesh
Finland-based manufacturer Wärtsilä Corporation has signed a contract for the development of the 130 MW Malicounda flexicycle […]
BDBP forms a JV with CHDHK for 1,320 MW plant in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with China Huadian […]
Abengoa SA wins a $650 million contract for a CSP project in Dubai
Spanish engineering and renewable energy company Abengoa SA has received a $650 million contract from Shanghai Electric […]
Gulf Energy signs clean coal technology agreement with GE
Gulf Energy has entered into a clean coal technology agreement with General Electric (GE). Under the agreement, […]
Editorial May 2018
The power sector’s stressed asset woes seem to be far from over. The Reserve Bank of India […]
Enabling Electrification
Improving power supply quality through grid modernisation and strengthening
Grid modernisation and strengthening has been the core principle of various government schemes introduced in the power […]
System Strengthening
Utilities implement technology solutions to improve power transmission
Power system operations are becoming more complex by the day with rapid increase in the number of […]
Smart Grid Transition
Pilot projects make good progress
Smart grid development is essential for distribution systems to move to the next level of modernisation and […]
Alternative Route
Renewable off-grid solutions gain traction
With the 100 per cent village electrification target now complete, the government is now working proactively to […]
Getting More Efficient
Technology trends in the renewable energy segment
The past few years in the energy domain have been characterised by a changing energy mix and […]
Bleak Times
Policy issues and lack of investor interest impact the SHP segment
Small-hydro power (SHP) projects tap the energy in flowing water to generate power. The key advantage of […]
Subdued Growth
Shift to competitive bidding leads to lower wind capacity addition
In 2017-18, the wind power segment witnessed a transition in the tariff regime from feed-in tariffs (FiTs) […]
Sunshine Sector
Solar takes the lead in capacity additions
Solar is undoubtedly the fastest growing segment in the power sector today. The installed solar capacity base […]
Rise in Renewables
Solar capacity addition outshines wind in 2017-18
The renewable energy sector has seen remarkable developments over the past few years, driven by the government’s […]
Gaining Traction
EVs expected to gain wider uptake
Over the past two to three years, the government has been increasingly advocating electric mobility with an […]
Creating Opportunities
Positive impact of EVs on discoms and grid efficiency
The growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country is anticipated to increase volatility in the […]
Bhajan Pratap Singh
Member, Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission
B.P. Singh is a member of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). He is a graduate in […]
Efficient Fault Detection
Canadian discom’s experience in deploying smart grid sensors for power quality
Hydro Ottawa is the third largest distribution company in Ontario, Canada, with customers spread across Ottawa and […]