Overemphasis on renewable energy would result in reducing viability of coal-fired thermal power plants in India, adding to the massive non-performing assets (NPAs) of state-run lenders, Chief Economic
The Tanzanian government is set to embark on an ambitious project whereby three regions will be connected to 400kV transmission lines from the Mbeya region. Under the project, four towns of Sumbawanga
In light of the fact that developers who were granted connectivity in existing sub-stations earlier did not go on to win any capacity in recent auctions, the renewable energy ministry in a missive to the
This joint UNDP and Asia Development Bank report ‘Initial Assessment of Sri Lanka’s Power Sector – Electricity Generation through 100 per cent Renewable Energy’ describes the technical challenges to meet
Analysts believe IRRs in the solar sector have fallen to 10-13 per cent now, compared with 15-16 per cent or more previously. The dearth of new solar auctions could drive the prices of solar power further
As on 31.07.2017, the cumulative Solar Energy capacity installed, as on 31.07.2017, is 13652 MW while the same at the end of 2014-15 was 3743.97 MW. This was stated by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of State
The Standing Committee on Energy present this Thirtieth Report on ‘National Electricity Policy – A Review’ pertaining to the Ministry of Power. The National Electricity Policy aims at laying guidelines
In an attempt to cut power purchase cost, Gujarat has invited tenders to buy coal-based electricity from independent power producers who would agree to sell power at less than Rs 2.82/unit. In an attempt
Promotion of competition in the electricity industry in India is one of the key objectives of the Electricity Act, 2003 (‘Act’). Power purchase costs constitute the largest cost element for distribution
Monrovia — The Government of Liberia through the Office of the National Authorizing Office, Ministry of Finance & Development Planning has kick-off a contract to put up additional transmissions and distribution
