Emission Control Efforts
Gencos’ plans and progress
Reducing emissions from coal-based power plants has been one of the key focus areas of the government. […]
Generation
Emission Control Efforts
SOx Control
Technology options for thermal power plants
Indian coal contains sulphur in the range of 0.2 per cent to 0.7 per cent by weight. […]
Gas Support
A good peaking power option in a growing renewables’ scenario
The changing role of various energy sources in meeting the power demand is driving India’s energy transition. […]
Limiting NOx
Key technologies to ensure compliance with emission norms
With over 150 GW of coal-fired power plants operating on subcritical technology, India ranks second among the […]
Cleaning Up
Global economies explore coal exit strategies for a cleaner future
A number of countries in the world are undergoing an energy transition and have set targets for […]
Containing Emissions
New technologies to curb PM and mercury levels
Apart from SOx and NOx, thermal power plants release other emissions such as particulate matter (PM) and […]
Reducing Imports
Use of cost-effective indigenous alloys may drive FGD uptake
By K.K. Pahuja, President, Indian Stainless Steel Development Association Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a toxic air pollutant […]
Fresh Hope
Cabinet approves relief measures for the thermal and hydropower segments
It was a month of hectic policy action for the power sector. The government made two key […]
Coal Initiatives
Government efforts to improve supply position
Coal is the most dominant fuel for power generation in India. However, while coal production has been […]
Digital Wave
Utilities adopt advanced technology solutions for cost and efficiency gains
The digital revolution in the power sector has gained momentum. Power generation utilities across the world are […]
A Step Up
Digital solutions at TPPs get more sophisticated
The deployment of digital solutions at the boiler, turbine and generator (BTG) level has gained traction in […]
Better Control
How digitalisation is improving hydropower plant operations
With benefits including reduced operations and maintenance (O&M) costs, improved data analysis and enhanced project management, digitalisation […]
Reliable Monitoring
Increased use of data analytics in BoP systems
Balance of plant (BoP) constitutes a critical part of a power plant and accounts for 40-45 per […]
Security Cover
Growing digitalisation calls for solutions to counter cyberattacks
According to industry data, in 2017, there was an overall increase of 13 per cent in reported […]
Pitch for Revival
Standing Committee on Energy recommends measures to salvage gas-based capacity
The gas-based power sector has been under the weather. Of the 25 GW of installed gas-based capacity, […]
Hydro High
Bhutan looks to expand capacity and energy trade
Bhutan is one of India’s key cross-border energy trading partners. Over the years, the two countries have […]
Picking Up Pace
Progress in FGD implementation at TPPs
Reducing emissions from coal-based power plants has been one of the key focus areas of the government. […]
NEEPCO
Scaling up capacity
The pace of hydropower capacity addition in recent years has been rather slow, particularly in the north-eastern […]
Case for Hydro
Proposed policy could lead to a revival
The absence of a hydropower policy that comprehensively addresses the woes of this segment has been one […]
Emission Crackdown
New technologies to comply with new norms
By 2030, India intends to reduce the emission intensity of its GDP by 30-35 per cent from […]