MUMBAI: The Maharatna central enterprise REC, which on Monday reported a robust 34% jump in net profit at Rs 4,016 crore for the March quarter, said it will be raising Rs 1.6 lakh crore debt to fuel its growth plans this fiscal as it expects disbursals to jump nearly 18% over last year. The subsidiary […]
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Power pangs: KSEB to expedite overhaul plans
KOCHI: With summer peaking and mercury crossing 400C in many parts of Kerala, households are on an air conditioner purchasing spree, driving power demand to record highs. With power consumption soaring, the KSEB is being forced to expedite upgradation of its distribution network, initially planned for 2026. As nights turn uncomfortably warm, hundreds of ACs […]
Act against windmill firms for encroaching government lands, says Naam Tamilar Katchi
THOOTHUKUDI: Seeking action against windmill companies, claiming that they installed electricity poles on water bodies without seeking prior permission, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) cadre submitted a petition on Monday. In the petition, which was dropped at the petition box at the collectorate office, NTK’s Vilathikulam secretary A Ramesu said that the windmill operators were installing […]
More transformers go bust as KSEB sweats to meet power demand
KOCHI: With the mercury breaching 40 degrees Celsius in many parts of the state, the power network has come under intense strain. According to the KSEB, 578 of its transformers have failed in the past two-and-a-half months. With peak-hour load setting new highs, the board has been fighting frequent outages, voltage fluctuations and blown transformers. […]
Odisha: Power outages due to issues at Discoms’ end: GRIDCO
BHUBANESWAR: With the state reeling under unprecedented heatwave condition and Saturday logging highest temperature of 45.2 degree Celsius at few places, the peak power demand has crossed 6,800 MW for the first time this summer. The real time data of the State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) said the instantaneous peak demand of the state was […]
Hyderabad consumed 4,053 MW on April 18
HYDERABAD : The power demand in Greater Hyderabad touched 4,000 MW as early as April this year. On May 19, 2023, the highest power demand in GHMC was recorded at 3,756 MW. This figure was surpassed on April 1, 2024, with a demand of 3,832 MW. Even higher, the demand on April 18, 2024, was […]
‘Karnataka is managing power situation despite drought’
UDUPI: Karnataka Energy Minister KJ George said that the state government has been managing the power situation well, despite the drought in the state. Speaking to reporters here on Friday, KJ George said that the state government is prepared to face the situation and added that apart from the conventional method of power generation through […]
Kerala government move to appoint KAS officers in mid-level posts at KSEB sparks row
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The state government’s decision to appoint seven Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) officers as Officers on Special Duty (OSD) in the KSEB on a deputation basis has caught flak from all three employees’ unions of the board. The KSEB Officers’ Association (CPM), the KSEB Workers Federation (AITUC) and the Kerala Electricity Officers’ Confederation (Congress) […]
Prime Minister’s solar scheme Implementation delayed in Tamil Nadu
CHENNAI: The Prime Minsiter’s rooftop solar scheme is faced with delays in Tamil Nadu. Of the 40,000 registered for the scheme in the state, only 5% have received their panels. The PM’s rooftop solar scheme, announced by the Union government in this year’s budget, aims to cover one crore households across the country within a […]
Tangedco official issues transfer orders violating poll code
THENI: In violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), the Tangedco Assistant Executive Engineer issued transfer orders to two commercial inspectors on April 4, stating administrative reasons. According to sources, G Subbiahan, Assistant Executive Engineer of Tangedco Andipatti, issued the transfer orders to M Gajendran, who worked at the Andipatti south section, and Palanichamy, […]
Tata Power crosses 100 million green kms in EV charging stations
Mumbai: Tata Power, the largest integrated power producer on Monday, said it has become the country’s first EV charging solutions provider to power 10 crore (100 million) green kilometers spanning public, semi-public, bus/fleet and home charger segments. Tata Power has expanded its network under the label of EZ Charge to over 86,000 home chargers, 5,300 […]
IREDA logs highest-ever loan sanctions, disbursements in FY 23-24
NEW DELHI: State-owned Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) on Tuesday said that it has recorded its highest-ever annual loan sanctions and disbursements in fiscal 2023-24. The company has sanctioned loans amounting to Rs 37,354 crore and disbursed loans worth Rs 25,089 crore during the fiscal year 2023-24, an IREDA statement said. According to the […]