Shreya Jai
Shreya Jai
Shreya Jai writes on energy and infrastructure. As the dialogue on economic growth pivots towards sustainability, she channeled her interest in the subject to write for Business Standard on clean energy policies and climate action.
Shreya Jai writes on energy and infrastructure. As the dialogue on economic growth pivots towards sustainability, she channeled her interest in the subject to write for Business Standard on clean energy policies and climate action.
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Adani Power may be disqualified from Rs 3,662-cr transmission projects
Change of holding ownership of affiliate firm Adani Transmission may cause loss of 3 projects
 "Adani Power may be disqualified from Rs 3,662-cr transmission projects")
Poor manufacturing could cast a shadow on India's solar ambitions
Close to 75% of Indian solar power projects are built on imported cells from China and the US
 "Poor manufacturing could cast a shadow on India's solar ambitions")
 "Global coal price on downslide, no cheer for Indian power producers")
 "Crude price decline hurts shale prospects")
Sun shines on India's solar ambitions as prices nosedive
The two latest solar bids in Madhya Pradesh and Telangana saw tariffs touching a low of Rs 5.05 per unit and Rs 5.17 per unit, respectively
 "Sun shines on India's solar ambitions as prices nosedive")
Govt to build general network access for hassle-free power
This is expected to reduce the prevalent congestion in the power supply and also invite investment in the sector, which is reeling under demand-supply mismatch
Energy initiatives: The highest feather in PM Modi's hat
The PM announced electrification of 18,500 villages in 1000 days
 "Energy initiatives: The highest feather in PM Modi's hat")
Piyush Goyal to hold mid-year review of renewable commitments next week
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is also planning the second version of RE-Invest in 2016
 "Piyush Goyal to hold mid-year review of renewable commitments next week")
Gujarat again leads in power discom ratings, Jharkhand comes last
Punjab is in the same top 'A+' bracket as Gujarat, with the utilities of Maharashtra and Uttarakhand closely following with an 'A' rating
 "Gujarat again leads in power discom ratings, Jharkhand comes last")
Power sector's woes now spill over to equipment makers
BHEL, Alstom India, L&T, Lanco Infratech and Bharat Forge witness subdued demand from the sector
 "Power sector's woes now spill over to equipment makers")
 "Private players cry foul over 'unfair' project allotment to BHEL")
Coal auction fails to push production, only 25% blocks resume output
The mines were re-allocated through e-auction to private companies and allotted to state utilities
 "Coal auction fails to push production, only 25% blocks resume output")
Coal ministry hauls up Punjab, Karnataka power utilities
Slaps showcause notice on appointment of mining operator; guidelines to be out this week
 "Coal ministry hauls up Punjab, Karnataka power utilities")
Companies offer to build 4,981-Mw capacity
The lowest bidder turned out to be Mauritius-based SkyPower South East Asia Investments, which quoted Rs 5.17 a unit for a 50-Mw project
 "Companies offer to build 4,981-Mw capacity")
Synonymous with BEE, Ajay Mathur parts ways
Currently, serving notice at BEE, Mathur will join TERI as its director-general on a government deputation announced on July 23
SunEdison to list Indian renewable assets on Nasdaq
To look for acquisition in hydro, solar and wind energy
 "SunEdison to list Indian renewable assets on Nasdaq")
Power projects on the blink despite clearances by government
Once a haven for infra major investment, power sector is now bereft of capital flow. Past delays still haunt the sector, and there are fears that Rs 2.5 lakh crore worth of projects would become NPAs
 "Power projects on the blink despite clearances by government")
If big brands undercut solar market, we'll stay with only wind: Hero Future Energies
Off-grid solar projects to be company's focus; might look at hydro
PM to launch Gram Jyoti Yojana from poll-bound Bihar
The state suffers from massive power crunch with peak deficit around 2.8 to 3.5%
 "PM to launch Gram Jyoti Yojana from poll-bound Bihar")