State-run BHEL has bagged a ₹750 crore order from a joint venture firm of NTPC and Indian Railways for supply of emission control equipment. The order involves supply and installation of Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) system at 4×250 MW Nabinagar project of BRBCL in Bihar, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) said in a statement. “Amidst […]
Category: Power
Early nod for transmission schemes under 66.5-GW renewable projects
To fast track the deployment of renewable energy in the country, the government has approved a proposal to give early regulatory approval to transmission schemes identified for 66.5 GW National Renewable Energy Mission (NREM) projects by Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). According to an official statement, Union Minister of State for Power and New & […]
APTEL stays AP Discom order seeking tariff reduction for SEI Green Flash
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), on a petition moved by SEI Green Flash, has stayed the demand made by the AP Discom seeking reduction in power tariffs and also calling upon it to raise fresh bills with the proposed reduced tariffs. In an Interim application made to the APTEL, Manjula Chellur, Chairperson and SD […]
AP Discom asks Solar Energy Corp, developers to slash tariff to ₹2.44/unit
The Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Ltd (APSPDCL) has served a notice to Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to slash tariffs from ₹4.50 a unit it had contracted in 2016 to ₹2.44. The notice relates to SECI, as a nodal agency of the government, facilitating the setting up of 400 MW solar power […]
Electric vehicles a huge opportunity for India: Niti Aayog
The electric vehicle segment is a big opportunity for Indian manufactures and they should look at not only producing such models for domestic market but also exports, Niti Aayog Chief Executive Officer Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday. Speaking at the inaugural session of the ‘Entrepreneur 2019’, Kant also emphasised on the road map to make […]
EV battery facility worth Rs 1500 cr to come up in Telangana
A ₹1,500 crore giga watt capacity battery plant will come up in the Phase-I of the proposed 10 GW facility in Telangana. “Three companies have come forward to set up their facilities in the state in the land allocated near Hyderabad for the project which is being taken up with the support of NITI Aayog,” […]
Bolivia, UK keen to engage in India e-mobility drive
The South American State of Bolivia with its proven lithium resources and the United Kingdom with its technology know-how are keen to engage in the country’s electric mobility growth story. Juan Jose Cortez Rojas, Charge d’ Affairs, Head of Mission for Bolivian in India, said “lithium, a precious metal used for making lithium ion batteries […]
How to power up Tamil Nadu’s solar policy
Tamil Nadu announced a new Solar Policy in February 2019. The policy aims at a State-wide capacity of 9,000 MW by 2023, of which, 5,400 MW is expected to come from the utility category (Central government schemes, preferential sale to Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company or TANGEDCO, wheeling and Renewable Energy Certificate- based projects), […]
YSR Cong Govt indulging in ‘vicious power politics’ charges former CM Chandrababu Naidu
The YSR Congress Government in the State is indulging in ‘vicious power politics’ by spreading false propaganda about the power purchase agreements for solar and wind power during the TDP rule, alleged the former chief minister and Telugu Desam Party leader N Chandrababu Naidu. He told the media at Mangalagiri on Wednesday that the “new […]
Bosch inaugurates new plant for development of power-train solutions in Bidadi
Bosch, a global supplier of technology and services, inaugurated its new plant in Bidadi (Phase II), located 35 kilometres from Bengaluru. The Bidadi plant will act as a local hub for the development of Bosch’s power-train solutions and will manufacture automotive products such as common rail single-cylinder pumps and high-pressure rails. “It is important for […]
Expenditure for Dibang hydropower project okayed
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Rs. 1,600-crore expenditure for pre-investment activities for the Dibang Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The total cost of the project is estimated at Rs. 28,080.35 crore at June 2018 price levels, an official statement said. The 2,880-MW hydropower project will be the largest hydro electric project […]
CCEA approves ₹1600 crore for Dibang Multipurpose Project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the ₹1600 crore expenditure for pre-investment activities for the Dibang Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The total cost of the project is estimated at ₹28080.35 crore at June 2018 price levels, an official statement said. The 2880 MW hydropower project will be the largest ever Hydro […]