World energy issues monitor 2024
In a world where the demands for secure, affordable and sustainable energy are ever-increasing, global and national energy systems are showing signs of deficiencies and strains everywhere. There is an
Power Transmission
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Thermal power PLF remains subdued despite high demand: Icra
Capacity utilisation of thermal power plants remained subdued in April-December period this fiscal at 59.7 per cent even as the electricity demand grew at 5.8 per cent, rating agency Icra said. The
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ReNew Power raises Rs 2,235 cr from NCD
ReNew Power has raised Rs 2,235 crore through a non-convertible debenture (NCD) issue which will be utilised for repaying its existing loans and business expansion. The issue had two parts with the
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Nigeria experiences total power outage across country
The power ministry, in a statement in the early hours of Wednesday blamed the outage on fire at a gas pipeline system which interrupted gas supply and affected the national transmission grid. “The sudden
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Now, medical students bring light to this Dholpur village
JAIPUR: After surviving without power for ages, light finally shone on this Rajasthan village this New Year, that too powered by solar energy. Neglected by the government and administration, it finally
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TNERC draft norms make forecasting of wind, solar power mandatory
State regulator Tamil Nadu Electricity and Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has issued draft guidelines which make scheduling and forecasting of wind and solar energy mandatory for connecting to grid and
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SADC in severe energy gap
Windhoek – The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region is by far energy insecure with more than 50 percent of the population without access to clean and affordable energy while electricity
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Power grid recovery after natural hazard impact
Natural hazards can affect the electricity supply and result in power outages which can trigger accidents, bring economic activity to a halt and hinder emergency response until electricity supply is restored
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Wind Power: Narendra Modi government set to come up with 2000 MW projects auction
The Central government is coming up with the reverse auction of 2,000 MW of wind power projects connected to the inter-state transmission system. The Central government is coming up with the reverse
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Least developed countries report 2017
UNCTAD’s Least Developed Countries Report focuses on transformational energy access for the LDCs, where 62 per cent of people have no access to electricity, compared with 10 per cent across other developing
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Centre’s solar plans get $98-m boost from World Bank
India’s attempts at generating electricity from renewable sources have got a boost from the World Bank in the form of a $98-million loan agreement. The government signed the agreement with World Bank on