NEW DELHI: The Delhi government appears to be in no mood to grant the BSES discoms a comfort letter that would enable them to get an Rs 11,000 crore loan from Power Finance Corporation (PFC). Power minister Satyendar Jain said, they were “not comfortable” with the BSES companies when questioned on the government extending cooperation […]
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BHEL commissions 250-mw thermal power plant in Gujarat
New Delhi: State-owned power equipment maker BHEL has commissioned a 250-mw coal-based thermal power plant in Gujarat. The unit has been commissioned at the Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd’s (GSECL) Sikka thermal power station (TPS) by Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), on EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) basis, the company said in a regulatory filing […]
Ten per cent hike in electricity tariff in Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has allowed an average 10 per cent hike in power tariff for all categories, including the domestic consumers. The increased rates would be effective from April 25, a state government release said here. Though the three power distribution companies had sought a hike of 22 per cent, […]
Oil India commissions 54 MW wind energy project
New Delhi: Oil India, the nation’s second largest state-owned oil explorer, today said it has commissioned a 54 MW wind energy project in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Saddled between the two states, the project is split between a 16 MW capacity plant at Patan in Gujarat and a 38 MW at Chandgarh in Madhya Pradesh, […]
Give info on relationship with ex-officers of DERC: Delhi govt to discoms
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Thursday asked the three private power distribution companies to provide information about their relationships with former officers of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) and the various departments of the state government. Power minister Satyendar Jain said they wanted to ensure transparency in the power sector and had asked the […]
Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium becomes country’s first sporting venue to switch to solar power
BENGALURU: Next time you soak in the fun of Twenty20 cricket under a starry sky at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, be rest assured your favourite summer pastime will leave little carbon footprint. On Wednesday, Chinnaswamy Stadium took a giant green leap when it formally launched a 400kv rooftop solar power system, becoming the first sporting venue […]
North Eastern Electric Power Corp hydel power project facing opposition
SHILLONG: A 240-MW hydel power project of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) proposed to be set up along the Assam-Meghalaya border is facing strong opposition from locals who claim it would affect 1000 families. Both the state governments have issued no objection certificates to NEEPCO for the 100 m high dam on Umiam River […]
Merrill Lynch International, Aion invest $60 mn in Mytrah Energy
New Delhi: Merrill Lynch International and Aion Direct Singapore Pvt Ltd have invested $60 million (Rs 350 crore) in Mytrah Energy Limited, the India-based renewable energy focused independent power producer, through non-convertible debenture. Together with the cash flow from its existing 543 Mw operating portfolio and the recently concluded $70 million financing, this new capital […]
Policy soon on feeding off-grid power to national network
NEW DELHI: Government will soon finalise a policy making it mandatory to feed power generated through various off-grid solutions, like mini transmission network, to the national grid once it reaches the hinterland. The move aims at making make off-grid power supply more viable in the future. A Power Ministry official said that as and when […]
BHEL commissions 2,400 MW OP Jindal thermal power project
New Delhi: State-run power equipment maker BHEL today said it has fully commissioned 2,400 Mw OP Jindal thermal power project in Chhattisgarh. “The unit has been commissioned at Jindal Power Limited (JPL)’s OP Jindal 4X600 Mw thermal power plant located at Tamnar in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh,” BHEL said in a statement. The previous three […]
Government to provide round-the-clock cheap power to all: Piyush Goyal
The government aims to provide round-the-clock cheap electricity to everyone across the country, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said today. “The states have been asked to prepare action plans (that are) specific to their particular states to ensure provision of 24X7 power to all,” Goyal said while addressing a conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines […]
Delhi’s power distribution companies seek to explore open market
NEW DELHI: If power distribution companies have their way, Delhi could be heading towards complete modification of electricity acquisition. Sources said discoms have floated a proposal to surrender power from various central sector generating units so that they can seek ‘cheaper’ alternatives from the open market. A list of recommendations on reducing costs made by […]