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. […]
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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 […]
KPTCL to import 400Kv insulated vehicles in Karnataka
BENGALURU: The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) on Monday announced that it will import two insulated aerial work platform vehicles to assist transmission lines and substations upto 440 Kv in Mysuru and Kalaburagi. The announcement of purchasing additional vehicles to support transmission lines during maintenance work, was a part of the recent budget announcement.
Telangana govt not to sign power deal with NTPC to cushion consumers
HYDERABAD: The state government has reportedly decided against signing the power purchase agreement (PPA) for NTPC-Ramagundam Phase-2 (3X800MW), citing projected power costs of Rs 8 to Rs 9 per unit, which could burden the consumers. Instead, the government is planning to develop green energy sources such as solar, hydel and wind, which are expected to […]
Tangedco procured record 208 lakh ton coal last fiscal
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has recorded its highest-ever coal procurement in the previous financial year (2023-24) with 208.49 lakh tonnes of coal sourced from Talcher, IB valley mines of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd, Odisha, and Singareni mines in Telangana,. A senior Tangedco official told TNIE, “The procurement marks a substantial increase from […]