The South African Cabinet has approved the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) for implementation, targeting energy security and broader industrial growth. The plan seeks to address challenges associated with local capacity, infrastructure and investment by providing a roadmap for developing renewable energy and battery storage technologies. For investors, the …
There has been a manifold increase in Karnataka’s energy deficit, from 2.1 per cent in 2006-2007 to 11.2 per cent in 2011-201. This can be overcome with exploration of renewable energy sources, says a report compiled by PwC on behalf of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The report, which …
ABB is tweaking its products, systems and services to make sustainability an integral part of its business model, much like a Unilever or a GE. It is finding this to be a pathway to new business opportunities and a source of competitive advantage, reports Naren Karunakaran Bazmi Husain, the managing …
The solar power sector is gaining momentum in Karnataka ever since the government introduced a solar energy policy (2011-16). The government has recently concluded a bid process, in which 80 Mw (60 Mw for solar PV and 20 Mw for solar thermal) was allotted to developers at tariffs between Rs …
In a move to bring down the accumulated losses of the Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL), the government has given a package of over Rs 915 crore to the sole state-run power distribution company. The accumulated losses of the UPCL stood at Rs 1,948.22 crore till the year 2010-11, the …
New Delhi: India’s power systems could be vulnerable to crippling cyber attacks on a scale that can have serious implications for national security and economy, an enquiry into the July 30-31 grid collapse that grabbed global attention has said. Although cyber attacks have been ruled out in last month’s grid …
ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh has urged the centre for speedy commissioning of the 2000 mw Lower Subansiri Hydro Electric Project at Gerukamukh on Assam -Arunachal border saying agitation in Assam by some organisations over the proposed dam resulted in huge loss to national exchequer. A delegation led by MP Takam Sanjoy …
Of the projected 30,000 MW capacity addition, around 15,000 MW would be from wind power India is expected see renewable energy capacity addition of 30,000 MW, with significant contribution from wind power, over the next five years. "At the end of 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17), the country is expected …
India is expected see renewable energy capacity addition of 30,000 MW, with significant contribution from wind power, over the next five years. “At the end of the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17), the country is expected to have a total renewable energy generation capacity of 55,000 MW,” Joint Secretary in …
The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests, present this two hundred and thirtieth report on steps taken by various sectors of the Indian economy to control pollution. The Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests decided to review measures taken and being taken by …
Issues like amendments to the Electricity Act 2003, relating to section 11 invoked by states to curb open access; single buyer model; appraisal of regulators, etc are likely to dominate the discussion between power minister Veerappa Moily and the Forum of Regulators (FOR), a representative body of power regulators, on …
With Mundra incurring losses and resolution of higher costs not likely soon, stock could feel pressure The Tata Power stock has underperformed broader markets in the current quarter, a trend likely to sustain, going ahead, due to concerns over its Mundra power project and stock valuations. Against a two per …
Lucknow Uttar Pradesh’s tryst with power reforms seems to have boomeranged. Close on the heels of Coalgate, which has had the Central government scurrying for cover, a report by the state accountant general (AG) has alleged irregularities in the appointment of Torrent Power (TPL) as the power distribution franchisee (DF) …
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Monday demanded that the State be given full allocation of 2,000 megawatt (MW) of electricity from the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP). A resolution, adopted at a meeting of the executive committee held at the party headquarters here, referred to Chief …
London: A new report by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) has commended the Jyotigram Yojana launched by the Gujarat government in 2003 that provides 24-hour power supply to villages in the state. The report, titled ‘Feeding a Thirsty World: Challenges and Opportunities for a Water and Food Secure Future’, …
So, why the power crisis? Reasons are deeply systemic & extremely worrying. There is no doubt that supply is constrained The power outage in northern India on two days should not be dismissed or misjudged. Analysts are jumping to the conclusion that the crisis was foretold. They blame delays caused …
TANGEDCO to implement scheme in Aranthangi, Pudukottai Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has got a sanction of Rs.26.96 crore for implementing various measures to improve transmission and distribution of power in the municipal towns of Aranthangi and Pudukottai in the district. Sanctioned under the Centrally-sponsored ‘Restructured accelerated power …
Chief Minister announces measures to tide over crisis Faced with flak from all quarters over the government’s handling of the energy crisis, Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy on Wednesday said that the State had sought an additional 500 MW of power from the central power generation stations in the …
Power officials recuperating from two successive and massive grid collapses had a close shave on Monday morning, offering just another reminder of how close to the brink India’s fragile grid infrastructure is. In a span of just three hours, 16 units of three of the country’s largest hydro stations shut …
Even as more than `1,500 crore was outstanding on several industrial houses and commercial establishments towards electricity duty, the State Government has not initiated any action to recover the dues. However, the undue haste with which the distribution companies have been collecting the enhanced tariff for 2011-12 from domestic consumers …
Andhra Pradesh is facing a power crisis: on August 20, the state ran a deficit of 67 million units and the government has announced indefinite power cuts to industry, blaming shortage of generation due to insufficient rainfall. If that wasn’t enough, at least 12 power plant units have flamed out. …
