Category: Power

The Federation of Chandigarh Region Automobile Dealers has filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging the Electric Vehicle Policy of 2022, along with subsequent amendments dated July 7 and October 18, which introduced restrictions on the registration of Non-Electric Vehicles/Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Vehicles. The petitioners’ case is that the Electric […]

A tripartite agreement for execution of a $200 million project for facilitating power sector reforms in Himachal Pradesh and increase the share of renewable energy (RE) in the state’s electricity generation was signed today. The agreement was signed by K Manicka Raj, Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, on behalf of the […]

In a setback to the work on the Ratle power project (850 MW), being constructed in Kishtwar district, the executing agency has stopped the work for an indefinite period due to frequent strikes and protests. The project has been riddled with controversies since its foundation stone was laid in 2013. The project was inaugurated once […]

J&K’s hydropower sector, a crucial source of electricity for the region, is facing significant challenges with Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited (CVPPPL), a prominent player in the sector, disclosing that it has not commissioned any new project in recent times. This revelation has raised concerns about the region’s power generation capacity. The CVPPPL, a […]

The students of Sardar Patel University, Mandi, have alleged disruption of power supply to the girls’ hostel for the last one week. This was directly affecting their studies. Abhinav Thakur, unit secretary, ABVP, said that due to irregular power supply, girl students were facing difficulty in pursuing their studies. “The power supply in the hostel […]

The slow progress in setting up of infrastructure including charging stations by Tata Motors has delayed the plying of 100 electric buses here, official sources said on Sunday. According to Tata Motors, “charging infrastructure in both Srinagar and Jammu is being consistently developed and is now in ready to operate mode.” Under the Smart City […]

J&K’s hydropower sector, a crucial source of electricity for the region, is facing significant challenges with Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited (CVPPPL), a prominent player in the sector, disclosing that it has not commissioned any new project in recent times. This revelation has raised concerns about the region’s power generation capacity. The CVPPPL, a […]

Even after getting approval nearly 10 months ago, the Chandigarh Renewable Energy Science and Technology Promotion Society (CREST) has failed to implement RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) Model for free installation of rooftop solar power plants in the city. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) had, in January, granted approval to the installation of grid-connected […]

The Supreme Court on Monday set up a three-member selection panel for short-listing and appointing two temporary members of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said the selection committee would comprise Justice Jayant Nath, former Delhi High Court Judge […]

Solar power plants installed under the Smart City mission will increase the income of the cash-starved Dharamsala Municipal Corporation (MC), says Municipal Commissioner Anurag Chander Sharma. He adds many solar power projects, including roof-mounted and ground-mounted ones, are being installed in Dharamsala. Sharma says, “A 600 kWp surface-mounted solar power plant will be installed at […]

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has won a bid to acquire PTC India Ltd’s wind power unit for Rs 925 crore as the state-owned firm continues to build a renewable energy portfolio to balance its fossil fuel business. In a stock exchange filing, India’s top oil and gas producer said it has over the […]

Despite the highest adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the lowest charging tariff in the country, the city’s infrastructure is still not ready for the EV push. Twentythree charging stations installed in November last year are still non-operational. During the recent launch of EV-Ready India Dashboard (evreadyindia.org) by Union Minister for Power and New & […]