Global electricity review 2024
Renewables generated a record 30 percent of global electricity in 2023, driven by growth in solar and wind especially from China, according to the Global Electricity Review 2024 released by the global
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Four power projects for Karnataka
Bangalore: Karnataka, which has been facing a power shortage for the past two years, will have four new gas-based power projects along the route of the Dabhol-Bangalore gas pipeline being executed by Gas Authority of India Ltd.
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Petroleum price fixation
Three and a half years after the government set up a regulator for the downstream petroleum and natural gas sector, it still insists on fixing product prices, violating the statute, says Mukesh Kacker
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Now, get solar power on EMIs
LUCKNOW: If frequent power cuts are taking a toll on your blood pressure and cursing the power department yields no results, here's a more practical solution. And a simple one at that. Go solar. Opting for electrification through solar energy will not only ensure you sleep well, but it will also allow you to `switch off' the problem of interrupted power supply.
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Hiranandanis to set up 2,500-Mw gas-based power project
P B Jayakumar & Raghavendra Kamath / Mumbai May 1, 2010, 1:40 IST The Hiranandani Group, one of the largest privately-held real estate developers, is foraying into power generation in a big way. The group is setting up a 2,500-Mw gas-based power project at a location near Pune.
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Mega power project bids face delays
Lack Of Clarity On Allocation Of Captive Coal Blocks To Chhattisgarh Project THE last date for submission of requests for qualification for the first ultra mega power project (UMPP) on offer this fiscal has been extended by a couple of months, due to a lack of clarity on the allocation of captive coal blocks to the project.
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Haryana to bank on bio-waste for power
Chandigarh: The Haryana government plans to generate power from biodegradable waste like kitchen waste, garden waste, horticulture waste and animal fallings.
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21 companies show interest in power plant at Gidderbaha
Punjab offers incentive of 30 per cent power to be sold as merchant power Twenty-one top notch power companies have shown keen interest in Punjab
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Rising consumption fuels oil PSUs' fear of losses
Ajay Modi / New Delhi May 3, 2010, 0:35 IST Rising losses due to sale of fuel products like petrol and diesel at government-controlled prices is not the only concern for public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs). These companies are faced with a sharply rising petrol and diesel consumption in tune with the economic recovery and improving industrial activity.
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President roots for wind and solar energy in Maharashtra
Mumbai: President Pratibha Patil on Saturday said that Maharashtra should become an ideal state to fulfil all the dreams of its people. The president was addressing the golden jubilee celebration programme at New Delhi which was held to mark the completion of the golden jubilee year of formation of the state of Maharashtra.
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Govt to fix targets for saving energy, issue tradable white certificates'
In first phase, nine sectors identified to improve efficiency. Towards efficiency On the lines of emissions trading, the new scheme aims at maximising energy savings nationally in the most cost-effective manner. Those managing to better their targets will be allowed to sell energy saving credits to those failing to achieve the required cuts. Anil Sasi New Delhi, May 2