BHUBANESWAR: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in Odisha, the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in the state capital has planned to introduce electric vehicles to tow aircraft between runway holding points and aprons. Currently, the aircraft operating at BPIA are reaching the aprons from holding points by using their own power. They will be towed till […]
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Telangana: TSREC asks CESS to take appropriate steps for merger with TSNPDCL
KARIMNAGAR : The Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) has asked the principal secretary of the Energy Department that the Cooperative Electric Supply Society (CESS), responsible for supplying power to consumer and commercial entities, should take appropriate steps for merging with the Telangana State Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSNPDCL) under Section 86 (2) of […]
APERC denies secrecy in power purchase pact
VISAKHAPATNAM : In response to reports regarding the alleged secrecy surrounding a 7,000 megawatt power purchase agreement, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) issued a clarification on Friday. The APERC stated its transparent and legal decision-making process, highlights its status as a State-level apex body with independent authority. It denied the reports of secrecy, […]
Tangedco consumers can now buy meters from private players
CHENNAI: After a gap of five years, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has again given its approval to consumers to buy meters from private players. The decision of the power utility is aimed at addressing the shortage of meter. Until 2019, Tangedco consumers could purchase meters from private parties. Subsequently, the power utility […]
KSEB pulls plug on 50 plus govt offices for default
KOCHI : In a rare move, the KSEB on Tuesday disconnected the power supply to more than 50 offices on the premises of the Collectorate due to non-payment of power bills. The outage pushed crucial government offices into darkness, impacting services and operations. The KSEB removed 13 fuses due to outstanding bills dating back to […]
Telangana: Scientists express concern over ‘faulty’ EIA report of Yadadri Thermal Power Station
HYDERABAD: Scientists For People (SFP), a non-profit group of scientists fighting for environmental rights, has alleged that the consultant of Yadadri Thermal Power Station at Damaracherla of Nalgonda district indulged in “deception through omission” by not including any impacts in the third Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report, and tried to portray the project as a […]
Full-fledged EV switch will take time & effort, says Mercedes-Benz India chief
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The introduction of the industry-first electric vehicle (EV) module in the advanced diploma in automotive mechatronics (ADAM) course at Government Engineering College, Barton Hill (GECBH) was aimed at making students ‘future-ready’ and for spawning an ecosystem for EVs in the state, Mercedes-Benz India managing director and chief executive officer Santosh Iyer has said. […]
Summer trailer: Rural Tamil Nadu faces power outages
CHENNAI : Residents in rural parts of the state are experiencing voltage fluctuations and frequent power outages, even though it is not officially summer yet. According to a senior Tangedco official, the surge in electricity consumption without prior notification to the utility provider is a factor for the strain in the power grid. Purchasing ACs […]
India’s power consumption grows 7.5 per cent in April-January this fiscal
NEW DELHI: India’s power consumption increased 7.5 per cent on-year to 1354.97 billion units (BU) in the April-January period of this financial year, indicating an uptick in economic activities across the country. Power consumption in the country has increased to 1354.97 billion units (BU) in the April-January period of this financial year, from 1259.49 BU […]
Tamil Nadu: ‘99% farmers in Cheyyar back SIPCOT expansion’, claims minister EV Velu
CHENNAI: About 99% of farmers in the Cheyyar region are in support of the SIPCOT’s expansion, said Minister for Highways EV Velu in the assembly on Wednesday. Addressing the motion to thank the governor, principal opposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, on behalf of the AIADMK, expressed concerns regarding the detention of seven farmers protesting against […]
No meter, 5,000 consumers waiting for electricity connection in Coimbatore
COIMBATORE: A shortage of electricity meters has affected the installation of new ones and replacement of faulty ones. Around 5,000 consumers who have applied for new electricity connections or replacement of faulty meters in the Coimbatore region have been reportedly waiting for more than a month. Coimbatore region comprises seven electricity distribution circles. Sources say […]
Delhi: City adds 350 e-buses to its fleet
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Wednesday added 350 new electric buses, taking the DTC feel to 1,650. The numbers make the state with the highest number of e-buses in the country and the 3rd globally. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena and Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot flagged off the buses. These […]