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 …
CHENNAI: The GIS (geographical information system) technology will be extremely useful in the efficient implementation of power transmission projects, speakers at a training programme said on Tuesday. Referring to the implementation of the 400-KV transmission network from Pugalur, near Karur, to Sunguvar Chatram-Kalivaradhapattu, M. Ramalingam, Director, Institute of Remote Sensing, …
GIDDERBAHA PROJECT Chandigarh: The Gidderbaha Assembly segment, represented by former Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal has been in the news for many reasons. There is now one more reason that seeks to focus the government
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has sought from the Centre Rs 5,851 crore as assistance for implementing reforms programme in power sector and improving distribution and transmission system in the state.
WITH capacity expansion of thermal plants in the State nearing completion, power cuts will be minimised by March next year, Minister for Electricity Arcot Veerasamy said. After reviewing the progress of works on the Mettur Thermal Plant's 600 MW expansion at an outlay of `3,500 crore, the minister told reporters …
Till September 6, Gujarat’s Secretariat campus in Gandhinagar boasted the largest installation of solar panels in India. Now it has another distinction— the campus has become home to the country’s first smart grid. A smart grid transmits and distributes electricity using information and communication technology. It helps control electricity use …
GMR Power set up its first 200-MW plant in 1998, but it has projected a power generation capacity of over 12,500 MW by 2016. Reliance Power, which came into existence in 2007, plans to generate 25,000 MW by 2015. And Adani Power, which went public just three years ago, already …
Power producers planning to lay transmission lines for evacuation of power produced in Himachal will have to tread a more difficult path for approvals. The state government has fixed stringent rules in this regard to prevent any toll on environment, specifically forests. In a recent amendment to the Hydro Power …
Minister of State for Energy (Independent Charge) Rajendra Shukla inspected the 1200 MW Singaji Thermal Power Project under construction in Khandwa district today. After the inspection the minister convened a meeting of the concerned officers and representatives of the construction agencies. Rajendra Shukla said that power production is the topmost …
In a landmark move which will augment the power supply in Delhi, Tata Power owned discom NDPL on Tuesday announced the commissioning of the first 36 MW unit of the 108MW (36 MW x 3) gas-based combined cycle power generating facility at Rithala in its distribution network. The plant successfully …
Shimla: State-owned power generating companies have joined hands under the banner of National Forum of Power Generation Utilities (NFPGU) to cooperate in the filed of research and development, share technical and evolve a common approach to deal with issues related to environment and rehabilitation. The forum will also explore the …
With the festive season approaching, in view of rising demand of electricity UP Power Corporation Ltd. (UPPCL) has started efforts aimed at enhancing power generation in the state. In this direction UPPCL, chairman, Navneet Sehgal has sought clarification from the chief managers of all major power generation plants in state …
While the mowing down of seven elephants in Dooars, West Bengal, by a speeding goods train has led to a national outrage, there is not even a murmur in Orissa
Energy efficiency is emerging as a critical piece in the entire clean technology ecosystem. With the government offering support, the sector has become prime entry point for new businesses Paramita Chatterjee EARLY this week, when renewable energy company Auro Mira Energy raised $21 million from a clutch of private equity …
Innovate Rural Electrification THE International Energy Agency (IEA) has highlighted that over 20% of the global population or 1.4 billion people lack access to electricity, which hinders economic and social development. Here in India, the grim reality is that almost half the population in rural areas has little or no …
Barun Roy / New Delhi September 23, 2010, 0:00 IST A transmission line between India and Bangladesh marks a meaningful first step towards cooperation in South Asia. This is fast work, indeed, in the South Asian context, where the shadow of suspicion among neighbours is deep and long. Should we …
Distribution Cos Need To Replace 6% Capacity With Renewable Energy Gouri Agtey Athale PUNE FIRST it blended green fuel into petrol. Now, the government wants green power blended into electricity to light up our homes, offices and factories. Energy distribution companies have to replace 6% of their total quantity with …
ITANAGAR, Sep 17 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh was today assured of funds by the Centre for border management and integrated development of the power sector. "The UPA government is aware of Arunachal's problems and is working for infrastructure development of this landlocked state," Union Minister of State for Planning and Parliamentary …
The opening and closing ceremonies for Commonwealth Games at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium will flaunt two things— glitter and smoke. To ensure reliable power for stadiums, the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee has bought diesel-run generators with a combined capacity of about 40 MW—the power consumed by the Delhi airport. …
