Discoms can now buy power on exchanges just an hour before delivery

Energy trading platform Indian Energy Exchange on Monday launched the real-time electricity market (RTM) on its platform, a move that will help utilities buy and sell power just an hour before the requirement. The RTM enables consumers, including distribution companies (discoms) and captive users, to buy power on exchanges just an hour before delivery. The […]

Power Tariff relief for Chhattisgarh health set-ups combating Covid-19

Institutions providing health services in combating coronavirus in Chhattisgarh have been given relief in power tariff. The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has determined the tariff for different categories of consumers for the Financial Year 2020-21. Tariff applicable for hospitals, nursing homes and diagnostic centres has been rationalized, and is available at a rebate […]

1,600-MW Jharkhand project delayed amid Covid-19 lockdown: Adani Power

Adani Power on Monday said its 1,600-megawatt (MW) thermal power project in Jharkhand has been delayed due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown. The project would supply 1,496 MW to Bangladesh Power Development Board after it is operational. “The COVID-19 has impacted and delayed the schedule of implementation and commissioning of 1,600-MW ultra supercritical coal-based thermal power […]

Power Exchanges start real-time electricity market with 48 auctions a day

The country’s two power exchanges — Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) and Power Exchange India (PXIL) — commenced real-time electricity market (RTM) on their platforms. RTM will help consumers purchase electricity just an hour in advance. The RTM will have 48 auction sessions in a day, during which power generators with surplus capacity may sell anytime […]

NHAI extension in concession time for BOT toll projects is pointless: Icra

The extension in concession period, by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) with the idea of compensating companies for loss in toll collection during the first phase of the nationwide lockdown fails to do the needful for some highway projects, ratings agency Icra said. Extension in concession period by NHAI does not compensate for […]