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Covid-19 impact: Centre gives 5-month extension to renewable projects

RE Projects hit by Covid, supply chain disruption can claim Force Majeure

Freight rates on coal supply: CIL asks for discount, Railways says no

The national transporter has indicated that it has no plans to give concession for distances between 701 to 1400 km

EIA receives 2 million comments, Centre directs its own agency to vet

Feedback mostly to roll back EIA process, several MPs protest too

E-auction for commercial coal mines likely in October, results in November

The due date for submitting a technical bid is September 29 and e-auction would be conducted during October-November

Domestic solar gear makers seek level-playing field for units in SEZs

Industry said without a level-playing field, domestic manufacturers in SEZs will have to shut shop and "may see job losses in tune of 15,000 people"

UK-based private investor Actis acquires 400 MW solar projects from Acme

Both Acme and Actis did not disclose the deal size but market experts estimated the deal size to be close to Rs 2,000 crore

CII asks Centre to look into additional tax being charged on minerals

CII cited the provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulations)Act under which the mining leases in India for both coal and non-coal are granted and governed

Not buying from China, will supply J&K Smart meters by Dec: Techno Electric

Contract has been signed with Indian unit of Dongfang, allegations are unfounded, says Kolkata-based electric equipment manufacturer

Coal India to terminate FSAs with customers who renege on contracts

The monopoly miner said it is considering to stop any further FSAs with those customers, "who renege on committed agreements and decide to terminate their contracts abruptly"

CPSU awards smart meter tender to a Chinese firm; Jammu discom orders probe

The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation has ordered an enquiry into the project, citing a threat to national security

Coal India launches special category of e-auction for coal importers

Any coal buyer, who imported coal during the current and any of the last two financial years, is eligible for participating in this new version of e-auction, CIL said

ReNew Power to enter solar manufacturing with Rs 2,000 cr investment plan

Goldman Sachs-backed firm plans plant for 2 Gw of solar cells and modules, is in talks with several states to set up plant

NTPC joins hands with NIIF for investing in RE, power distribution

Plans to build 30 Gw of its overall generation capacity from renewable energy by 2032. It currently has installed capacity of 62 Gw, with 80% thermal power

Modi govt bans power gear imports from China amid border stand-off

The electric equipment industry, in its representation to the ministry, had earlier flagged the threat of cyberattacks by China

Oppn-ruled states oppose Electricity Bill changes, fear increase in rates

The meet, held via video conference between power ministers/departments of states and the Union ministry of power, saw Bihar, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Odisha and Kerala protesting against amendments

Countries burning fossil fuel can't give sermons on climate change: Joshi

Pralhad Joshi says he will replace mines from the auction if chief ministers object but they should understand this will change the economic situation in states.

Spain's Solarpack Corp quotes lowest tariff of Rs 2.36/unit for solar power

The tender floated by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is pan-India and the developer can set up a project anywhere in the country.

Unlock 1.0: High power bills irk consumers, celebs take to social media

Discoms start campaign to educate about provisional bills, urge self meter reading

NTPC registers 14% increase in PBT in FY20 amid low power demand

Gross power generation & PLF witness fall, income rises by only 9%

New duty structure for equipment import, 40% BCD on solar gear: R K Singh

Discoms loan scheme oversubscribed, power rates to fall after new Electricity Act