Transmission solutions provider Sterlite Power on Monday said it has commissioned Rs 1,027 crore worth Gurgaon Palwal Transmission Project (GPTL) in Haryana. This project is expected to enhance the power capacity of Gurugram and Palwal areas in Haryana by nearly 2,000 MW, the company said in a statement. “Envisaged as part of the inter-state transmission […]
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Total invests Rs 3,707 cr in solar energy joint venture of Adani
Total SA will invest Rs 3,707 crore in a solar energy joint venture with Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), the third investment the French giant has made in India along with the Adani Group. Total will invest Rs 3,707 crore for a 50 per cent partnership with AGEL in a joint venture that houses 2,148 […]
ESCOMS doubtful on uninterrupted power supply if consumers don’t pay bills
At a time when many were hoping that the Energy ministry will direct Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOMS) to provide people with relaxation on paying their monthly electricity bills in the backdrop of nationwide lockdown, the Energy department of Karnataka on Saturday issued a circular stating everybody to pay up their electricity bills without fail. The […]
Coronavirus: States scramble to secure power grid during PM Modi’s lights-off campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to switch off lights for nine minutes on Sunday 9 PM has raised fears about power grid failure due to sudden drop and surge in demand even as the government assured that every precaution needed has been taken. While government officials and a section of experts said the 9 PM […]
‘This Sunday, turn off lights but keep ACs, fridges running’
People switching off lights for nine minutes this coming Sunday night should keep fridges and other home appliances running to ensure the health of the power grid, officials said. KPCL officials said the prime minister’s advice to switch off lights and light lamps or candles to show solidarity with frontline healthcare workers should be followed […]
Core sector grows 5.5% in February; highest in 11 months
Just before the government imposed a nationwide lockdown to fight the coronavirus outbreak, India’s eight key infrastructure sectors witnessed a handsome 5.5 per cent growth in February, compared to 1.4 per cent in the previous month, backed by a double-digit output in coal and power sectors. This is the highest growth recorded in core sector […]
Tata Power starts commercial operations at Georgia hydro plant
Private utility Tata Power on Monday said it has commenced commercial operations of 178 MW Shuakhevi hydro power project in Georgia. Adjaristsqali Georgia – a joint venture between Tata Power, Norway’s Clean Energy Invest (CEI) and International Financial Corporation- is setting up a 187 MW of hydro project at a cost of around USD 500 […]
Discoms get 3 months for payment to gencos to ensure 24X7 power supply amid coronavirus lockdown
The government on Saturday announced a slew of relief measures, including three-month moratorium for discoms to pay to gencos , to ensure 24X7 electricity supply during the lockdown period. From last August, the goverment had made it mandatory for discoms to issue Letter of Credit to get power supply from gencos. Besides discoms were given […]
MSMEs seek deferment of electricity, water bills for 3 months
Hailing the Reserve Bank of India’s move to cut the repo rate, CRR and reverse repo and directing banks to keep the moratorium on payment of EMIs for three months as timely measures that will help in the economic recovery, the small industries body Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (Kassia) has urged the state government […]
Lockdown: Power consumption in Karnataka drops as businesses plug off
The ongoing lockdown has reduced Karnataka’s power consumption by around 20% compared to the figure on the same day last year. While power use generally peaks in the summer months due to increased domestic demand, the shutdown of commercial enterprises and industries has decreased the load on electricity supply companies (Escoms). Considering uncertainties over the […]
Raichur Thermal Power Station unaffected by virus scare
Some good news for the state amid the COVID-19 gloom. The Raichur Thermal Power Station (RTPS), which accounts for over 40% of total electricity generated in-state, has remained unaffected by the emergency triggered by the coronavirus outbreak. The power generation at the RTPS has continued unabated, thanks to a steady supply of coal by collieries […]
Clean energy gets Rs 1.34 lakh cr investment in last 3 years
Renewable energy projects have attracted investments of about Rs 1.34 lakh crore between April 2017 and January 2020, Parliament was informed on Thursday. “Based on standard capital cost per MW, an investment of around Rs 1.34 lakh crore is estimated to have been made in the renewable energy sector during last three years i.e. 2017-18 […]