AfDB embarks upon Desert to Power initiative
The African Development Bank has embarked on the Desert to Power Initiative to make Africa a renewable […]
January 2019
AfDB embarks upon Desert to Power initiative
Tanzania’s environment council approves construction of 2,100 MW Stiegler’s Gorge HEP
Tanzania’s National Environmental Management Council has approved the construction of the planned dam at the 2,100 MW […]
Philippines’ NGCP seeks to implement Anti-Power Line Disturbance Act
The Philippines private transmission concessionaire, the National Grid Corporation of Philippines (NGCP) is seeking recommendations on the […]
Philippines’ NGCP seeks to implement Anti-Power Line Disturbance Act
The Philippines private transmission concessionaire, the National Grid Corporation of Philippines (NGCP) is seeking recommendations on the […]
Nepal’s NEA scraps contract with two Chinese firms
State-owned power company Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has scrapped its contract with two Chinese firms working on […]
India’s KEC secures 400 kV power transmission line contract in Bangladesh
Indian engineering, construction and procurement (EPC) company KEC International Limited has won a BDT 17.34 billion contract […]
China’s Shanghai’s Electric submits bid to acquire Pakistan-based utility
China’s state-owned Shanghai Electric Power Company has submitted a fresh public announcement of intention (PAI) to acquire […]
SGCC to set up PSPs totaling 6 GW
SGCC plans to set up five pumped storage plants (PSP) aggregating 6 GW at an investment of […]
China’s SGCC commissions world’s first ±1,100 kV UHVDC project
Chinese grid company State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) has commissioned the world’s first ±1,100 kV ultra […]
CERC issues discussion paper on redesigning DAM
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a discussion paper on Market Based Economic Dispatch of […]
Safety Measures
Utilities adopt measures for electrical safety
Ensuring safety against electrical accidents is of paramount importance for utilities and end users. Snapping of conductors, […]
Editorial January 2019
Giving a big leg-up to the country’s ailing gas-based power generation segment of almost 25 GW, the […]
Tech Savvy
BYPL’s IT initiatives to transform its metering, billing and collection practices
Metering is one of the major focus areas for the distribution segment as improvements in metering can […]
Secure Operations
CEA issues advisory to enhance plant safety
Ensuring safety in power plant operations is essential as any negligence could lead to accidents. These accidents […]
Revised Tariff Norms
In December 2018, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) released the draft Terms and Conditions of Tariff […]
Exicom wins EV Infrastructure Company of the Year Award
Exicom has won the EV Infrastructure Company of the Year Award at the IESA Industry Excellence Awards […]
ERDA appoints new director
Hitesh R. Karandikar has been appointed director of the Electrical Research and Development Association (ERDA). He is […]
BEST to extend 677 MW PPA with Tata Power for the next five years
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has allowed the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) to extend […]
Energy Storage India 2019 organised by IESA
Energy Storage India, an international conference and expo addressing the need for energy storage, micro-grids and electric […]
Vikram Solar signs agreement with NTPC for 140 MW solar project
Vikram Solar has been selected for commissioning a 140 MW solar plant project of NTPC Limited at […]