CEA’s LGBR projects peak and energy surplus in 2018-19
As per the Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the country […]
August 2018
CEA’s LGBR projects peak and energy surplus in 2018-19
Central government notifies reduction in GST on Li-ion batteries
The central government has notified a reduction in the applicable rate of the goods and services tax […]
MNRE suggests tax waivers for SHPs
The MNRE has suggested to states to waive specific cess and taxes for small-hydro power (SHP) project […]
Central government directs 24 TPPs to increase generation
The central government has directed 24 state and central power plants holding large fuel stocks to increase […]
SECI cancels 2 GW Tranche-V wind tender
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has cancelled the 2 GW Tranche V ISTS-connected wind tender […]
BEE and NITI Aayog launch the State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index
Five states, namely, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab and Rajasthan, have emerged as the front runner states […]
Central government mulls awarding 25 transmission contracts to Powergrid
The central government is considering awarding 25 small and mid-sized power transmission contracts aggregating Rs 12 billion […]
NTPC plans to issue coal import tender
NTPC Limited is planning to issue a tender for the import of 2.5 million tonnes of coal. […]
MNRE writes to states to ease implementation of renewable energy projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has written to various state governments to ease the […]
Ministry of Finance temporarily suspends imposition of safeguard duty on solar panels
The MoF has suspended the imposition of safeguard duty on solar panels and modules imported from China […]
Central government constitutes high-level committee for stressed asset resolution
The central government has constituted a high-level empowered committee to be headed by the cabinet secretary to […]
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy recommends framework for stressed asset resolution
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy has recommended that a new framework must be adopted to resolve […]
Deli government approves Mukhyamantri Kisan Aaye Badhotri Solar Yojana
The Delhi government has approved a new solar scheme, Mukhyamantri Kisan Aaye Badhotri Solar Yojana, for farmers […]
Imachal Pradesh government to allot 449 MW Duggar HEP to NHPC
The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to allot the 449 MW Duggar hydroelectric project to NHPC Limited. […]
UPNEDA announces re-bidding of 500 MW PV projects
The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has announced the rebidding of 500 MW […]
Punjab government plans to restart operations of units at Ropar TPP
The Punjab government is planning to restart operations at two units of the 1,260 MW Ropar thermal […]
Sterlite Power upgrades Hatia-Kamdara transmission line in Jharkhand
Sterlite Power has upgraded the capacity of the 132 kV, 61.6 km long Hatia-Kamdara transmission line in […]
EDMC signs agreement with AG Dauters Company to set up a waste-to-energy plant
The East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) has signed an agreement with Singapore-based AG Dauters Company to set […]
JREDA prepares framework for rooftop solar policy
The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Authority (JREDA) has prepared a framework for the state’s solar rooftop policy […]
Delhi High Court directs central government to decide on release of RPower’s bank guarantee
The Delhi High Court has asked the central government to expeditiously decide on the release of Reliance […]