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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Power trips in Mumbai: Financial capital, adjoining areas face rare outage
The outage even bought the city's suburban rail network to a halt even as stock exchanges continued to function
 "Power trips in Mumbai: Financial capital, adjoining areas face rare outage")
Green energy set for higher share in NTPC basket over next decade
Over the next decade, NTPC's energy basket will see thermal portfolio fall to 70 per cent from 90 per cent and that of renewable sources increase to 25 per cent from miniscule 1.7 per cent right now
 "Green energy set for higher share in NTPC basket over next decade")
Only 25% aware of energy efficient appliances in India, shows data
The report also pointed out shortcomings in the awareness programmes organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency
 "Only 25% aware of energy efficient appliances in India, shows data")
UP govt rolls back decision to privatise power distribution companies
In a memorandum signed with the association, the power department and energy minister Shrikant Sharma agreed on "not privatising any discom in the state
 "UP govt rolls back decision to privatise power distribution companies")
Coal India, NTPC 'break the jinx', report growth in Q2 as industries resume
Growth in power demand remains in negative though it is picking up coronavirus-related restrictions are eased: NTPC.
 "Coal India, NTPC 'break the jinx', report growth in Q2 as industries resume")
We aren't interested in spending outside the country: Jindal Steel MD
In a Q&A, V R Sharma says the Oman asset sale has helped ease the firm's balance sheet; the deal was part of a plan to prune the company's debt by about a third
 "We aren't interested in spending outside the country: Jindal Steel MD")
Tata Power, India Power Corporation submit bids for three discoms in Odisha
The bids were called earlier this year for Western, Southern and Northern Electricity Supply Companies, namely WESCO, SOUTHCO and NESCO.
 "Tata Power, India Power Corporation submit bids for three discoms in Odisha")
Renewable, T&D assets dominate PFC & REC loan books as thermal loses steam
Stress in conventional power generation space and no new private investment in the sector see the two lenders gradually shift to newer areas
 "Renewable, T&D assets dominate PFC & REC loan books as thermal loses steam")
Adani Green to tie up with 10 foreign banks for $1.8 billion funding
Funds to be raised as revolving construction finance for upcoming 12 Gw renewable projects
 "Adani Green to tie up with 10 foreign banks for $1.8 billion funding")
Doubling priority lending for renewables to help only small installations
Industry players say cap is inadequate to meet funding requirements of planned mega projects
 "Doubling priority lending for renewables to help only small installations")
Coal Ministry replaces five Chhattisgarh mines in commercial auction
Adds three mines from the same state taking the total of mines on offer to 38, from 41 earlier
 "Coal Ministry replaces five Chhattisgarh mines in commercial auction")
Centre, states to share cost of Rs 3-trillion discom reform scheme
Umbrella scheme to include grants for schemes of IPDS, DDUGJY, and have loss-reduction targets
RattanIndia sells entire solar portfolio of 306 Mw to GIP for Rs 1,670 cr
With this, RattanIndia now has only two power plants--Amaravati thermal plant for which it did debt recast last December, and Nashik thermal plant, a stressed asset
 "RattanIndia sells entire solar portfolio of 306 Mw to GIP for Rs 1,670 cr")
Power discoms to get five more years to turnaround under new scheme
The earlier discom reform scheme UDAY concluded in FY20 with most of the states failing to meet their stipulated targets
 "Power discoms to get five more years to turnaround under new scheme")
SC upholds APtel order granting compensatory tariff to Adani Power plant
The case pertains to the cost incurred by Adani Power Rajasthan on sourcing costlier imported coal due to lack of domestic coal supply
 "SC upholds APtel order granting compensatory tariff to Adani Power plant")
Power equipment companies changing tack in push for green energy
The second of a two-part series talks about how stiff competition in thermal projects is forcing manufacturers to focus on renewable sector
Energy companies go green, change tack from coal to renewables
Covid has brought to fore the need for sustainable development. A two-part series examines the shift in energy sector
Electricity tariffs in Delhi to remain unchanged for another year
For the domestic category, the energy charges or the per unit electricity charge is in the range of Rs 3-Rs 8 per unit for consumption slabs of 0-200 units to up till 1200 units
One Sun, One World, One Grid: All you need to know about mega solar plan
The idea was first floated by PM Modi in 2018 during the first assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)
Solar installations in H1 of current calendar fall 59% over last year
The decline is worrisome given that the deadline for meeting the ambitious target of 175 Gw of renewable capacity is barely two years away
 "Solar installations in H1 of current calendar fall 59% over last year")