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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Forum to help enhance power generation
Shimla: State-owned power generating companies have joined hands under the banner of National Forum of Power Generation Utilities (NFPGU) to cooperate in the filed of research and development, share technical and evolve a common approach to deal with issues related to environment and rehabilitation. The forum will also explore the possibilities to have fruitful co-operation in power sector with
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NDPL commissions 36-MW unit in Rithala
In a landmark move which will augment the power supply in Delhi, Tata Power owned discom NDPL on Tuesday announced the commissioning of the first 36 MW unit of the 108MW (36 MW x 3) gas-based combined cycle power generating facility at Rithala in its distribution network.
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IDBI in pact with WRI for energy-saving initiatives
Bank To Fund Energy-Saving Efforts, Institute To Give Guarantee IDBI Bank has tied up with US-based environmental research organisation, World Resources Institute (WRI), for providing consultancy services to its borrowers on energy cost reduction.
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MoEF extending review period to delay 4,000 MW projects, says PowerMin
The environment and forests ministry (MoEF) is imposing yet another policy which will delay progress of the power ministry
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Ensure Production From Singaji Power Project by 2012: Shukla
Minister of State for Energy (Independent Charge) Rajendra Shukla inspected the 1200 MW Singaji Thermal Power Project under construction in Khandwa district today. After the inspection the minister convened a meeting of the concerned officers and representatives of the construction agencies. Rajendra Shukla said that power production is the topmost priority of the state government.
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Centre nod for N-power projects
The 10,000-MW nuclear power projects at seven sites, including Haripur in East Midnapore, has been approved by Centre and the work of setting up the reactors can be started very soon with the help of Russia, said Mr Srikumar Banerjee, chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission today.
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Scientists root for nuclear power plant
The scientific fraternity has made a renewed pitch for a nuclear power plant in West Bengal where the demand for power has been steadily rising.
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Govt should retain Gidderbaha thermal plant
The All Indian Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) has urged the Punjab Government to not hand over the proposed 264 MW Gidderbaha Thermal Plant to the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). According to the engineers, NTPC allows utilisation of just 50 per cent of the power produced to the state and the rest 50 percent is distributed to other states.
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Govt frames stringent rules for new power transmission lines
Power producers planning to lay transmission lines for evacuation of power produced in Himachal will have to tread a more difficult path for approvals.
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Punjab allots Gidderbaha power plant to NTPC
PSU to complete Rs 15,000-crore project in three years The Punjab government has allotted the biggest thermal power plant being set up in Gidderbaha to National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC).