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UP govt launches investigation into power outage, notice served to L&T

The power outage, which affected 300,000 consumers in the state, was caused by improper handling of the software in smart meters

Power producers seek more time to install emission controlling equipment

An association of power producers has sought more time to install emission controlling equipment at their plants, saying various issues, including COVID-19 followed by supply disruptions from China, have posed challenges in meeting the December 2022 deadline. In a letter to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the Association of Power Producers (APP) has sought another three years to complete the process. As per a government order, all thermal power plants in India have to install the flue gas de-sulphurisation (FGD) technology that reduces sulphur oxides emissions on burning of coal, in a phased manner by December 2022. In the letter, the APP has apprised the top office that under the current circumstances meeting the deadline would be a challenge as the COVID-19 outbreak has led to supply disruptions of equipment from China. Only about 20-30 per cent of the emission reducing components, it said, are manufactured in India and for a major share of 70-80 per cent, the country is ...

Internet speed to traffic data: What weekly indicators say about economy

Freight traffic has gone up; Google location data shows more people are stepping out of their homes.

Reliance Power wins lawsuit challenging validity of arbitration award

The total dues payable by Kokos Jiang and Prestige Capital Holdings stands at 68 million dollars as on the day of judgement

Power engineers oppose FM's move to privatise power discoms in UTs

Dubey claimed the central government was looking at abolishing the subsidy and cross subsidy in the supply of electricity, which would make the commodity more expensive for the general consumer

RInfra's regulatory assets could impact sale of Delhi power business

There has been no tariff hike in the last four years and experts believe that the status quo is likely to prevail in the near future

Adani Green Q4 PBT at Rs 69 cr, firm says Covid-19 impact not significant

Lower expenses drive profit number; firm had incurred a loss in the same period a year ago

Proposed electricity contract enforcement authority mired in confusion

Former regulators question its need, legal experts cite loopholes

Covid-19 to further paralyse cash flow, coal supply chain of power units

Power demand continues to fall while surplus coal lies unused at their sites; non-pithead units impacted most

Post coronavirus lockdown, industrial demand for power plummets by 30%

An overall generation down by 3.6 per cent YoY in March 2020, creating financial problem for producers

Coronavirus impact: Power demand falls 20%, discom revenues to be hit

Power engineers write letter to PM Modi seeking moratorium on payments

Budget proposes to shut thermal power plants of 166,000 mw, says group

National powermen body to stage protests against 'anti-people' proposals

Electricity supply falls for 5th straight month to 1.1% amid slowdown

Power supply fell to 101.92 billion units in December, down 1.1% from 103.04 billion units last year, an analysis of daily load despatch data from state-run Power System Operation Corp Ltd showed

Power discoms may soon get cheap loans from govt to clear Rs 70,000-cr dues

Power producers' total outstanding dues owed by distribution companies stands at Rs 69,558 crore by September-end 2019

Multiple steps taken to check cyber threats faced by power grid: Govt

The minister said these assets are further protected through multiple firewalls and systems

Ministry sets up high-level group to study power purchase-sale mechanism

Union Ministry of Power has formed a high-level group to study the present system of power purchase and sale under the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) including power trading, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.In a written reply, Union Minister of State (IC) Power, New & Renewable Energy, and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship R K Singh said: "The group will also explore the system of power markets globally and make recommendations for changing the structure and system of power purchase and sale in the country including reforms needed to encourage investments, efficiency, and competitiveness in power markets.""As per the provision of Electricity Act, 2003, the Ministry of Power has already issued Competitive Bidding Guidelines for long term, medium-term and short term power procurement by Distribution Licensees. As mandated in Tariff Policy, all future power procurement by Distribution Licensees in states to be done through tariff-based competitive bidding only," he ...

Better rainfall led to lower thermal power demand in October: Minister

Overall power generation grew by 7.4 per cent in the first quarter and 1.6 per cent in the second quarter of the current financial year

Hydel power output up 16% in FY20; non-fossil fuel's share at record high

Power Minister R K Singh said electricity generation in India rose 7.4 per cent in the first quarter ended June 2019, and 6.7 per cent in July

CESC drops plan to demerge power generation and distribution business

Shashwat Goenka inducted to the board of CESC as its vice-chairman and additional director, subject to the necessary approvals

Another sign of economic slowdown: India's power need shrinks for 3rd month

The slump began in August when the power requirement dropped for the first time in more than two years