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 …
LUCKNOW: With a grim power situation staring at the face of Uttar Pradesh, UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has made additional arrangement of 1,400 MW during Diwali season. Well-placed sources in corporation said that of the total, the maximum of 600 MW would be bought from Tata power, while M/s …
NAVI MUMBAI: In a bid to mitigate the power crisis faced by the industries, the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) is setting up a natural gas infrastructure at the industrial estates, including Thane, Dombivli, Navi Mumbai, Taloja, Poisar, Palghar, etc. According to MIDC, the corporation plans to supply gas to …
The government has taken actions to implement the Consumer Electricity Act with effect from tomorrow,08th October, for the purpose of generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity, Chairman of Public Utility Commission Jayatissa De Costa said. This Act will be introduced by the Public Utility Commission on Electricity Consumers, and …
A national-level energy conference is being organized at the ITA Cultural Complex, Machkhowa here on November 11 and 12. The focus of this conference will be to address the key issues pertaining to development and growth of the energy sector in the region, stated a press release. North-east India, despite …
The Indian power sector is growing at an accelerated pace. To keep pace with generation, transmission system needs to be strengthened for power transfer from generating stations to the load centres.In this paper, the details of establishment of test station are discussed and various studies conducted for optimization of air …
If the smart grid is the noun on everyone's lips today, DA is the verb that empowers the Smart Grid to become really smart. In its broader context, DA provides for quick restoration of power to the customers, through localized automation of feeders, sub-grid systems or DMS.
- Some Amgachi, Pokaria residents showing change of heart, claims Dumka deputy commissioner AMIT GUPTA Ranchi, Sept. 30: Calcutta Electric Supply Company (CESC), which recently organised a visit for some Dumka villagers to its Budge Budge plant in Bengal, is hoping that the trip will help clear misconceptions and ultimately …
Just a few bright and pragmatic ideas and their proper implementation would alter the course of history today for a better tomorrow in terms of power generation in UP, said Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Navneet Sehgal. Despite economic recession, the state government was …
BHUBANESWAR: With Dussehra over, Gridco, the bulk supplier of power, and the Orissa Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), are reportedly putting pressure on the Government to go for power regulation from October onwards in view of the poor hydro situation in major reservoirs. Faced with shortage of power, the two …
With filling season of Bhakra and Pong reservoir coming to an end today, both the reservoirs have more than 44 feet and 48 feet less water as compared to last year. Reservoirs with low water levels indicate a powerless winter ahead. The end of filling season means there are vague …
Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi launches a CD of songs composed by Raja Rammohun Roy at Raja Rammohun Roy Memorial Museum on Amherst Street on Monday morning with the lights and fans not working. The museum went without power for over 30 of the 45 minutes that the governor spent on the …
Jammu: Minister for Industries and Commerce Surjit Singh Slathia has said that the Centre had approved a package of Rs 5500 crore for the development of three regions of the state. With a view to improving the power scenario in the Vijaypur constituency the government had sanctioned Rs. 2.41 crore …
Heavy rain today caused traffic jams and water logging in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar and Narsinghpur districts where rivers were in spate. Rain water entered several low-lying areas in Sagar and Narsinghpur towns. Affected people were shifted to schools and choultries. A large number of 'kutcha' houses reportedly collapsed in the …
All thermal power plants of 500 mw and above and hydro power plants of 250 MW and above will be allowed to connect to inter-state transmission lines so that they can sell power under
Continuing the process of disconnecting power supply to dyeing factories for failure to adhere to the norms for effluent discharge, the PSEB authorities today snapped power supply to five more units on the instructions of the Punjab Pollution Control Board. With this, the total number of dyeing units, which have …
MUMBAI: Here comes a ray of hope for Mumbai's 39 lakh power consumers, upset at inflating bills every year, and a warning for warring distributors Reliance Infrastructure, Tata Power and BEST. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) is planning a foray into Mumbai's power distribution network by taking …
Transport Minister Dulles Alahapperuma said yesterday that there had been an attempt to assassinate President Mahinda Rajapaksa when he visited Matara to take part in the opening ceremony of Matara Mahanama Bridge on December 26, 2007. Speaking at the Coordinating Committee meeting of Matara District, the Minister said that the …
