Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
After agreeing to acquire its hydropower assets, Sajjan Jindal is again bailing out cash-strapped Jaypee Group. Jindal's power flagship, JSW Energy, is all set to acquire Bina Thermal Power from Jaiprakash Power Ventures for about Rs 3,500 crore. The power plant has an installed capacity of 500 megawatt and sufficient …
KOCHI: The Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) is all set to become the first airport in the country to be fully powered by solar power. A 12 MW solar power plant in the airport premises will be inaugurated by the State Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on August 18. As part …
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will have to carry out new Environment Impact Assessment and Public Hearing as the Environment Clearance (EC) obtained for the Athirappilly project has expired, says A. Latha of River Research Centre, Chalakudy. The five-year validity period of the EC, issued in 2007, expired this …
Punjab is in the same top 'A+' bracket as Gujarat, with the utilities of Maharashtra and Uttarakhand closely following with an 'A' rating The four Gujarat state power distribution utilities have for a third year in a row emerged as top performers in the country. Punjab is in the same …
Likely to attract over Rs 7,000-crore investment After announcing solar parks in Gujarat and Rajasthan, Adani Power has firmed up plans to set up a 1,000-megawatt (Mw) one in Tamil Nadu. The proposed energy park is likely to attract around Rs 7,000-crore investment. Although an Adani spokesperson declined to comment, …
Developers of new coal-based power plants will have to set up renewable power units amounting to 10% of the total capacity, as the government integrated its commitment to reduce the emission intensity of the gross domestic product in a new tariff policy announced earlier this week. While the new thermal …
As part of the move to promote alternative lighting solutions in public spaces, Kerala state electricity board (KSEB) has installed two solar flower trees in front of the power utility's headquarters here. The geometrically-cut flower-shaped solar panels were designed and manufactured by a startup company run by four young engineering …
The expansion of the 460 MW Talcher Thermal Power Station (TTPS) has yet again been delayed with the Union Ministry of Environment asking the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) to hold a fresh public hearing for its expansion project. The capacity of TTPS will be expanded with addition of two …
Environmental Appraisal Committee to consider proposal mooted by KSEB The debate over the possible biodiversity impact of the Athirappilly hydroelectric project has resumed with the Environmental Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Ministry of Environment all set to consider the project proposal mooted by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). The …
Cutting-Edge Technology To Ease Peak-Hour Power Demand The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) would soon launch a pilot run to encourage consumers to switch over to energy efficient solar inverters. KSEB had initiated steps to do away with inefficient and power guzzling electric inverters last year that draw and waste …
NHPC is in the process of diversification with new solar power projects in various states. Promoters’ Agreement has been signed on 17th Oct 2014 at Lucknow between Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) and NHPC Limited for setting up a Joint Venture Company for implementation of Solar …
Himachal Pradesh Government has approved `1,464 crore financial restructuring plan of the State Electricity Board and it was committed to provide 24 hours subsidised power to the people of the State as well as to every household in the remotest corner, said Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh. While speaking on the …
Some parts of the state experienced power cuts early on Monday morning on account of a sudden drop in the wind power generation. Normally, wind energy generation tapers by September 15, but this year it has been erratic, causing concerns to power managers. Wind power generation, which was 487MW on …
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued guidelines to increase the solar energy generation in the state. The guidelines were formulated by giving focus on giving maximum benefits to consumers and licensees, including the Kerala State Electricity Board. At present, the solar panels are not linked with the power …
Unabated encroachment on the hills around Guwahati city is said to be one of the main reasons for the waterlogging problem in the city and unfortunately, because of the failure of the Government to protect the hills, encroachment increased alarmingly in the last five years or so. Interestingly, a good …
Power distribution reforms must be a top priority for India to ensure electricity access to all by 2019, says this comprehensive review of the Indian power sector conducted by World Bank. This report assesses progress in implementing the government of India's power sector reform agenda and examines the performance of …
4,000MW From Non-Conventional Source Could Bring Cheer To Industry The power situation in the state could see a remarkable improvement soon with wind mills likely to generate 3,000MW to 4,000 MW and Neyveli Lignite Corporation expected to add 617MW to the state's kitty, partly in June and the rest in …
City residents need not bother to segregate waste generated at their homes when the new waste treatment plant at Brahmapuram becomes operational. Going by the project report of the plant prepared by Kerala Industrial and Technology Consultancy Organisation (KITCO), all sorts of municipal waste, including plastic refuse and wood, would …
To slash coal imports for its 3000 Mw Kaniha plant NTPC, the country’s biggest power producerwould sell 10 Mw solar power to Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC).The solar power plant of 10 Mw capacity installed within thecomplex of NTPC’s 3000 Mw super thermal power station at Kaniha, near Talcher, ispoised for …
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission will hold a public hearing on March 19 at its office to gather the views of the power consumers on the draft rules published by it for connecting solar panels installed by them to the power distribution lines of the Kerala State Electricity Board …
