KEC International bags orders worth Rs 1,036 crore in India, abroad

KEC International on Monday said it has secured new orders worth Rs 1,036 crore in the domestic and international markets. The company’s transmission & distribution (T&D) division has secured orders for setting up overhead transmission lines in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and supply of towers, hardware and poles in the Americas, KEC International said […]

‘Zero electricity bill, surplus power’: PM Modi’s goals for Viksit Bharat

In a move aimed at revolutionising India’s energy landscape and propelling the nation to global economic supremacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled ambitious plans to reduce electricity and transport costs for the public to zero while steering the country towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy. In an interview with News18, PM Modi outlined his multifaceted […]

NTPC Group’s installed power generation capacity crosses 76 GW milestone

State-owned power giant NTPC Group’s installed power generation capacity has crossed the 76 GW-mark with commissioning of a 57-MW solar power energy capacity in Rajasthan. “Consequent upon successful commissioning and due approvals, first part capacity of 57 MW out of 90 MW Anta Solar PV Project at Anta, Rajasthan, is declared on commercial operation with […]

ITPCL debt: NCLAT rejects SBI’s objection on liquidation value given by PNB

Appellate tribunal NCLAT has rejected SBI’s pleas opposing the liquidation value of ITPCL provided by the debt-ridden firm’s lead banker PNB and said the country’s largest lender cannot “wriggle out” the debt restructuring process of the IL&FS group’s thermal power company. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has dismissed all three applications moved by […]

‘At least $12 trn needed for tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030’

At least $12 trillion is required to create new infrastructure over the next six years for tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030, COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber said on Friday. Addressing the annual Petersberg Climate Dialogue, Al Jaber said the energy transition will not happen without significant investment and a level-up in climate finance. […]

India expects annual power output to grow at fastest in over a decade

India expects power generation to grow 9.3% to 1,900 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) during the fiscal year through March 2025, internal projections by the federal power ministry reviewed by Reuters show, the fastest pace of growth since at least 2011/12. Searing heatwaves and an uptick in economic activity have resulted in India’s electricity generation growing […]

Electric cars, digital connectivity dominate at Beijing auto show

Global automakers and EV startups unveiled new models and concept cars at China’s largest auto show on Thursday, with a focus on the nation’s transformation into a major market and production base for digitally connected, new-energy vehicles. Toyota and Nissan both announced tie-ups with major Chinese technology companies as they strive to meet customer demand […]