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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Poor power supply leaves many in dark
With most parts of the state shrouded in darkness following shutdown of a Tenughat Vidyut Nigam Ltd (TVNL) unit for repairs, Governor K. Sankaranarayanan has written to Union power minister Sushilkumar Shinde asking for additional power from the central pool.
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States responsible for power crisis
The Power ministry came down heavily on 6 major states of the country holding their lethargic attitude towards ensuring optimum power. A released report from the Ministry claimed that these six states have failed to ensure water and land allotments leading to delays and creating acute power crises.
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Power deficit stalls several projects
Pune: Several pumped storage hydro-electric projects, which can add almost 21,000 mW, are in a limbo because of the power deficit in the state. These projects can see the light of the day only after the power situation improves.
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OPTCL allays fears on power loss
BHUBANESWAR: The Orissa Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) today clarified that evacuation of power from the power plant of Sterlite Energy is possible till the restoration of the 400 KV double circuit line between Meramundali and Ib thermal stations.
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$ 200m ADB loan for State power sector
The multilateral lending agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) will grant a loan of USD 200 million to finance Assam
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OHPC seeks approval for reassessment
BHUBANESWAR: The Orissa Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) has sought the approval of the Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) for reassessment of the design energy of its generating stations.
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Amguri demands immediate work on gas-based power project
AMGURI, Dec 3
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Power pangs to end by 2011- Adhunik group to ensure generating plant soon; BIT, Sindri, to discuss tribal economy
The state can look forward to overcoming power shortage by 2011.
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UPPCL takes over power distribution in Gr Noida
LUCKNOW: In a significant decision, the UP electricity regulatory commission (UPERC) gave the Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL)