Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal said on Wednesday that all community centres in Panchkula will have rooftop solar plants that will generate 1,135 kilowatt electricity. Mayor, during a meeting of finance and contract committee, said that ₹5.31 crore will be spent by the municipal corporation (MC) for this. “After the installation of solar plant, the MC will […]
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Stop Overpaying on Premiums! Save Big on Car Insurance With These 7 Pro Tips
Car insurance premiums can take up much of our budgets. The good news is that there are some easy yet effective ways to stop overpaying your premiums and put more money back in your pocket! This blog will explore seven money-saving tips to help you save big on your car or bike insurance. Whether it’s […]
18% dip in power theft cases in Punjab: PSPCL
The number of power theft cases have declined by around 18% in Punjab in 2023, with 7,167 cases reported till November 30, according to data of the Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL). In the corresponding period last year, 8,706 cases of power theft were reported. Officials said that the decline was due to constant vigil […]
Two booked for duping people by impersonating as MSEDCL staff
Police have filed a complaint against two persons for allegedly impersonating Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) officials and replacing electricity meters. The incident was reported in Market Yard in Manchar town of Ambegaon taluka and a case was registered on November 24. This is second such case recorded this year. A similar case […]
IIT Roorkee releases comprehensive study on ‘Advanced Grid-Scale Energy Storage’ solutions
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has launched a comprehensive study titled ‘Advanced Grid-Scale Energy Storage Technologies’. The study, conducted under the leadership of Prof Arun Kumar, was released by BS Bhalla, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in the presence of Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General, International Solar Alliance, and Prof […]
Tata’s power purchase agreement extended by 5yrs
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has allowed Tata Power Company-Distribution to extend its existing power purchase agreement with Tata Power Company-Generation by another five years, till 2029. The company had approached the commission in February 2023, seeking approval for its power procurement plan for the period 2024-25 to 2034-35. Power utilities in Mumbai have […]
7 SMSes to be sent to consumers for power bill payment, says UP energy minister
LUCKNOW Energy minister AK Sharma on Wednesday said the state government had issued instructions for not disconnecting power supply for non-payment of bills. But a system for sending messages to consumers had been introduced to minimise disconnections, and seven SMSes would be sent to consumers to deposit the bill, he said replying to questions during […]
NCR generates 78.8L units of energy using solar power
In line with the national initiative on solar mission, the North Central Railway (NCR) generated 125 lakh units of electricity using solar power and a net revenue saving of ₹5.2 crore in 2023-24 fiscal so far, said officials aware of the matter. From April to October this year, NCR under its general manager Satish Kumar […]
Power cuts in Bengaluru till month end; Check areas, timings
Bengaluru city is likely to face scheduled power outages this weekend as power supply companies are in the midst of several maintenance projects. Here is a list of areas that may be affected till Thursday. November 28, Tuesday: Bilankote area, Hosahalli, Hanumanthapura, Kulluvanahalli, Lakkenahalli, Dodderi, Kulavanahalli Gramapanchath, Harebomanahalli Gramapanchath, L Wind Industry, SK Steel Industry, […]
Noida all set for ₹122 crore power infra upgrade, says discom PVVNL
Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL), the power distribution company under the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), will be taking up works to strengthen the electricity infrastructure in Noida at a cost of ₹122 crore. Officials at the discom, during a review meeting organised by Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate Manish Kumar Verma, in […]
PSPCL cuts power purchase by 48%, logs ₹564 crore profit
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has earned a profit of ₹564.76 crore during the peak season of the year ending October, against a loss of ₹1,880.25 crore during the corresponding period last year. PSPCL distributes power across the state. This year, there was 48% reduction in power purchase from the open exchange. From 4,773 […]
J&K to purchase additional 500 MW power to meet winter demand
The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday approved the purchase of an additional 500 MW of power from the Centre to meet the winter demand, an official said. Due to the low proportion of hydropower in the Union Territory, the availability of electricity reduces in winter because of reduced water discharge in rivers. In order […]