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 …
The state can look forward to overcoming power shortage by 2011. Adhunik Power and Natural Resources Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Adhunik Group of Industries, has set a 2011 date for commissioning a 540MW power plant at Padampur, under Gamharia block of Seraikela-Kharsawan district. The thermal power plant is …
In 1886, the town of great Barrington, Mass., set up the first alternating-current electrical transmission line in the U.S. In the nearly 125 years since, the products we run with electricity have changed incalculably, but in many ways, the massive grid that delivers that power has barely changed at all. …
India is the fifth largest producer of electricity in the world and according to the Planning Commission, while the State Governments account for 51.5% of the total generation capacity, the central sector and the private sector account for 33.1% and 15.4% of the generation capacity respectively. In line with the …
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. Any revision in the design energy will have a cascading effect on the power tariff. If the OERC approved the OHPC proposal, …
With power crisis looming large, Assam Government has sought gas and coal linkages to kick start Chandrapur and Amguri power projects, adding 560 MW additional power. A delegation comprising State Industry and Power Minister Pradyut Bordoloi and senior Congress MP, Paban Singh Ghatowar, who is also the Chief Whip of …
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. Dispelling apprehension that the state may lose out power from the …
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. Chief engineer of the Koyna project in Satara Vilas Shelke said …
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. The states …
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. In Ranchi, residents of Burdwan Compound, HB Road, Doranda, Hatia, …
With the demand of electricity ever increasing in the country, the Centre has reiterated its commitment to meet the requirement by adding capacity to the tune of one lakh MW under the 12th Five Year Plan, according to the Union Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde. The government has proposed to …
Power distribution company BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with East Delhi Waste Processing Company (EDWPCL) to buy electricity from Delhi's first 'city waste-to-power' initiative. This would enable the company to purchase clean and renewable electricity generated from solid waste in the city. …
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik sought a special package with an allocation of Rs 525 cr from the Thirteenth Finance Commission (TFC) for three additional sectors to accelerate the pace of development in the State. Naveen met commission chairman Vijay Kelkar in Delhi on Tuesday and discussed the additional memorandum …
Andhra Pradesh is reeling under a severe power crisis, with generation at several power stations badly hit due to the recent floods and poor maintenance. This has led to four to nine hours of power cuts in rural areas and at least one-hour power cuts in cities like Hyderabad, besides …
With having small co-generation based power plants 41 sugar mills in the state are gearing up to enhance power generation by using coal as fuel which might end current demand and supply difference of power by the next year giving much needed reprieve to consumers. Currently UP Power Corporation Ltd. …
The sluggish pace of India's power supply needs to be boosted to fuel the country's economic growth. High aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C;) losses, which stood at around 33 per cent during 2006-07, stemming from electricity theft as well as transmission and distribution losses, are financially crippling most state electricity …
BHUBANESWAR: Even as the Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) initiated process for formulation of a model power regulation, the Government today decided to stop hydro power generation with immediate effect. In the event of shutting down of hydro power generation, the State will have a net shortfall of about 1300 …
