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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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
 "New duty structure for equipment import, 40% BCD on solar gear: R K Singh")
Power sector hopes for reforms at state level as Centre curbs imports
Given the federal structure in the power sector, most states float tenders different from the Centre and adopt separate selection criteria, mostly tilting towards low cost.
 "Power sector hopes for reforms at state level as Centre curbs imports")
70% thermal power capacity to miss emission control norms: CSE study
The report comes at a time when India has opened doors for private investors for commercial coal mining and sale in open market
 "70% thermal power capacity to miss emission control norms: CSE study")
Cabinet likely to discuss proposals under Atma Nirbhar Bharat on Wednesday
These could include the much-talked-about proposal allowing commercial coal mining and may also include an ordinance on freeing up inter-state trade in agricultural commodities.
 "Cabinet likely to discuss proposals under Atma Nirbhar Bharat on Wednesday")
Cabinet approves new methodology for awarding commercial coal mines
Auctioned mines will now entail reduced upfront payment; coal ministry has also introduced incentive for early production
 "Cabinet approves new methodology for awarding commercial coal mines")
Covid-19 crisis: ACME cancels pact to supply power at record low tariff
Files petition with CERC to prevent SECI and Power Grid Corp from encashing bank guarantee and letter of comfort submitted for project
 "Covid-19 crisis: ACME cancels pact to supply power at record low tariff")
Pension funds, PE may invest in renewable projects, roads after lockdown
Even as the lockdown has affected mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in various businesses, companies and deal consultants are certain that renewable power assets would be the first on the sale table.
Tariff for round-the-clock solar power is competitive: ReNew's Sumant Sinha
His company won India's first tender in this space with a quote of Rs 2.9 a unit
 "Tariff for round-the-clock solar power is competitive: ReNew's Sumant Sinha")
Country's first round-the-clock solar power tender closes at Rs 2.9/unit
The project developer will have the option of building a hybrid plant with wind and hydro power or have energy storage systems
 "Country's first round-the-clock solar power tender closes at Rs 2.9/unit")
India may see renewable, roads mega sale once the lockdown is lifted
Renewable projects have been unable to find buyers and large scale investors lately
 "India may see renewable, roads mega sale once the lockdown is lifted")
Covid-19 outbreak: For big electrical players, lockdown only a blip
Most of the firms that are dependent on government contracts are looking at a dry pipeline in the near term.
Covid-19: Delhi extends subsidy on electricity, to pay for discoms' dues
The Delhi government also said it has approved "extension of existing electricity subsidy to domestic and agriculture, special subsidy to 1984 Sikh riots victims
 "Covid-19: Delhi extends subsidy on electricity, to pay for discoms' dues")
Covid-19 lockdown to further paralyse cash flow, coal supply of power units
Sector experts believe the double trouble is likely to stay for the next three quarters and could hurt the supply chain from coal to power despatch.
 "Covid-19 lockdown to further paralyse cash flow, coal supply of power units")
Coronavirus impact: Confusion, despair grip MSME cluster in Okhla
A sense of hopelessness pervades the streets in Delhi's Okhla, with row of parked trucks and an ominous silence
 "Coronavirus impact: Confusion, despair grip MSME cluster in Okhla")
Covid-19: Under Rs 18,000 cr loss, power discoms looking at a bleak future
The current lockdown period has hit the finances of the discoms with the high-paying industrial and commercial customers are shut for almost a month
 "Covid-19: Under Rs 18,000 cr loss, power discoms looking at a bleak future")
Renewable energy power generation classified as essential services
The ministry asked all states to exempt renewable energy generating stations from Section 144, nationwide lockdown, curfew and any restrictions in the movement of necessary staff and products.
Ensure supply, grid security: Contingency plans afoot for power sector
To ensure steady availability of power in case of sudden ramping up or down, hydro and gas run power stations have been asked to be on standby.
Centre allows time extension for solar projects facing supply disruption
Supply chain disruption due to Corona to be considered Force Majeure
Electric equipment sector seeks govt's intervention for relief against dues
IEEMA is the representative body for the industry
 "Electric equipment sector seeks govt's intervention for relief against dues")
Centre to relook long-term power sale pacts between generators and states
PPAs are typically of 25-30 years duration. The ministry is designing a policy paper to dwell on the alternative for long-term PPAs.
 "Centre to relook long-term power sale pacts between generators and states")