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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Power output hit
The prolonged dry spell hitting the entire State is also casting its shadow on power generation, as the production capacity of the hydro-electric stations of Assam is going down with every passing day. A tight situation is predicted in the coming days if the hydro power stations are not supported by heavy rainfall.
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Power scheme launched
Jamshedpur, March 17: The Jamshedpur division of Jharkhand State Electricity Board (JSEB) is looking forward to collecting arrears around Rs 12 crore from commercial and domestic consumers through the one-time settlement (OTS) scheme that was introduced this month.
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CERC discusses measures to implement open access system
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), the apex power regulator in the country, today discussed measures for speedy implementation of the open access system in the country in a meeting of its Central Advisory Committee (CAC) today. Open access regulations are aimed at allowing large users of power
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UPPCL gets Rs 100 crore relief from NTPC
LUCKNOW: In a significant development, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has pushed through an amendment in the Power Tariff Regulation Act which translates into a major sop of about Rs 100 crore for the revenue starved UP Power Corporation Limited. But the bad news is that the benefits of the amendment may not be passed on to the power consumers in the state.
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Wind power generation forecasting: Need and possibility in India
Wind resource availability and hence the power generation from wind power projects is variable in nature. Since the share of wind power generation is growing in India, the grid generation issues resulting due to this variable nature of wind power will have to be addressed if the growth is to be sustained.
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Transmission planning and grid integration of renewable energy sources
A robust transmission network is essential for power market operations. Experts have recommended that the market reforms should start with transmission and not generation. Transmission system issues need to be accorded the highest priority in the market development initiative.
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Wind power forecasting in India
As India experiences rapid economic development, energy scarcity is becoming a critical barrier to further sustained growth. Costs of conventional power plants are high. Excessive use of fossil fuels and natural sources of conventional power plants will harm the environment and contribute towards climate change.
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Power hope for industries
The state has assured industrialists that it would look into their power problems. Industry department secretary N.N. Sinha has also told traders and businessmen that the department would act as a mediator between them and officials of Jharkhand State Electricity Board (JSEB).
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Power sector reforms: a pilot study on Karnataka
The State Planning Board, Karnataka, and the Institute of Social and Economic Change, Bangalore had arranged a two day seminar on 11th Five Year Plan of Karnataka: Perspectives, in Bangalore on 4-5 May 2007. The author was invited to make a presentation on Power Sector Reforms in Karnataka to take into account the possible steps during the 11th Plan period.
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250-MW unit at Trombay to plug power gap
MUMBAI: The Tata Power Company Limited, one of the largest integrated private power utilities, on Monday announced the commercial operation of its new 250-MW Unit 8 at its Trombay thermal power station. The commissioning of the unit promises to bridge the increasing demand-and-supply gap of power for the city.