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Drone Based Transmission Line patrolling by POWERGRID
New Delhi : Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna CPSE of Ministry of Power and India’s largest electric power transmission utility is at the forefront of deploying state of the art cutting edge technologies. : Sarkaritel.com
Power Finance Board approves raising of up to ₹80,000 Cr in FY24 via bonds
New Delhi : The board of the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) gave its approval on Tuesday to the raising of funds from both domestic and foreign currency borrowings, including bonds, term loans, and commercial paper, for the fiscal year 2023–24 (FY24). : Mint
NTPC arm signs pact with Indian Army for setting up green hydrogen plants
New Delhi : NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL), an arm of NTPC Ltd, has signed an agreement with the Indian Army for the implementation of green hydrogen projects in armed forces establishments. : Economic Times
Power Finance Corp board approves plans to raise Rs 80,000 cr in FY24
New Delhi : State-owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC) on Tuesday said its board has approved raising up to Rs 80,000 crore through various financial instruments. : Business Standard
NTPC Invites Bids for Power Evacuation Infra Package Under Development of 4750 MW Solar Park
New Delhi : NTPC Invites Bids for Power Evacuation Infra Package Under Development of 4750 MW Solar Park. : saurenergy.com
Tata Power MD & CEO Praveer Sinha elected Chairman, CII Western Region
New Delhi : Praveer Sinha, Managing Director & CEO, of Tata Power has been elected as the Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Western Region while Swati Salgaocar, President, VM Salgaocar, has been elected as the Deputy Chairperson for 2023-24. : Economic Times
India’s renewable energy capacity reaches 168.96 GW till Feb 2023: Minister R K Singh
New Delhi : India’s total installed renewable energy capacity touched 168.96 GW mark by February 2023-end, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. : Economic Times
Restrict free electricity to curb groundwater misuse in Punjab and Haryana: Parl Panel
Chandigarh : A parliamentary standing committee has recommended restricting free electricity to the farmers to curtail the misuse of groundwater. Over exploitation of groundwater for irrigation has become a major challenge in Punjab and Haryana. : Economic Times
Smart prepaid meters to reduce power bills by up to 2.5 pc: Union minister R K Singh
New Delhi : Union Power Minister R K Singh on Monday urged electricity consumers to use smart prepaid meters, saying the device helps users bring down power cost by up to 2 per cent. : Economic Times
Karnataka clears investment proposals worth Rs 75,000 cr; Renewable Energy in focus
Bengaluru : The Karnataka government on Monday approved 18 projects with a total investment of over Rs 75,000 crore, including a proposal by tech giant Apple’s contract manufacturer Foxconn for Rs 8,000 crore. : Economic Times
Amplus Solar signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh govt to set up green hydrogen production plants
New Delhi : Amplus Solar on Tuesday said it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government to set up multiple decentralised green hydrogen production plants in the state. : Economic Times
IIT Mandi researchers develop cost-effective method for producing metal oxide layers for solar cells
Shimla : Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)Mandi have developed a cost-effective method for producing metal oxide layers for solar cells. : Economic Times
ANALYSIS: Power purchase in Delhi shows rising trend once again
New Delhi : The total power purchase in Delhi, which showed a downward trend during Covid-19, increased to 37,460MU in 2021-22, according to Economic Survey of Delhi 2022-23. : Economic Times
Govt to support solar products’ adoption
New Delhi : The Centre is likely to extend the scope of its ‘Off-grid Solar PV Applications’ programme to encourage small businesses in semi-urban and rural areas to go solar. : Mint
Power sector dues to coal companies over Rs 20,000 crore
New Delhi : Even as the Coal Ministry has ensured regular supply of dry fuel to thermal plants across the country to help them cope with peak demand during the summer season, outstanding dues by power sector towards major coal companies are more than Rs 20,000 crore. : Sarkaritel.com
Tata Power Renewable Energy secures LoA for 200 MW Solar PV project from MSEDCL
New Delhi : Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company, announced it has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to set up a 200 Megawatt solar PV project in Solapur, Maharashtra. : Economic Times
Captive power plants directed to target 10 pc biomass co-firing by 2023
New Delhi : The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas has directed all thermal power plants in the National Capital Region to start co-firing biomass-based pellets with coal, targeting at least 5 per cent co-firing of biomass pellets by September and at least 10 per cent by December 2023. : Economic Times
Odisha farmers take out rally against power sector privatisation, demand free electricity
Bhubaneswar : Hundreds of farmers, under the banner of Navnirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS), on Monday took out a rally and held a demonstration against the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government seeking roll back electricity privatization and providing free electricity to famers in the State. : Economic Times
Arunachal Governor for cooperation with state in energy, tourism sectors
Itanagar : Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik on Monday suggested joint ventures between France and the state in the field of tourism and clean and renewable energies. : Economic Times
Elon Musk’s Tesla to launch ‘solar power charging’ feature in app
New Delhi : Elon Musk-run Tesla is planning to launch a new solar power charging feature in its app, which will help homeowners with rooftop solar to charge their vehicles with excess solar power. : Economic Times
Tata Power seeks government help to recover ₹1,789 crore discom dues
New Delhi : Tata Power has sought the power ministry’s intervention to recover ₹1,789 crore dues from state distribution companies for the electricity supplied from its Mundra plant and also measures that can help continuously run the facility that uses imported coal. : Economic Times
India misses RE capacity target due to low solar, wind projects: Par panel
New Delhi : A parliamentary panel has attributed low installation of solar roof-top and wind energy projects as key reasons for the shortfall in achieving India’s renewable energy capacity target of 175 GW by 2022. : Business Standard
Mizoram plans to set up 5 hydro power plants of 800 MW capacity
New Delhi : The Mizoram government has prepared Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for five hydro-electric power plants in the state with a total generation capacity of around 800 MW, Power & Electricity Department officials said on Tuesday. : Business Standard
Coal price hike could be implemented soon, says CIL Chairman at AGM
New Delhi : Coal price hike could be implemented soon, says CIL Chairman at AGM. : psuconnect.in
CMD, SJVN Limited launched ‘LUHRI DARPAN’
New Delhi : CMD, SJVN Limited launched ‘LUHRI DARPAN’. : psuconnect.in
Maharashtra Approves Tariffs for 8.7 MW of Solar Power Under KUSUM Program
New Delhi : The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has adopted tariffs of ₹3.28 (~$0.039)/kWh, ₹3.29 (~$0.039)/kWh, and ₹3.30 (~$0.040)/kWh for the procurement of 8.7 MW of solar power on a long-term basis. : mercomindia.com
NTPC, JSW Energy and Indian Energy Exchange to benefit from peak power demand: Jefferies
New Delhi : Global brokerage firm Jefferies believes power to be a multi-year story but 2023 could witness a pause. With the expectation of a peak power demand this summer season, Jefferies sees three companies-NTPC, JSW Energy, and Indian Energy Exchange (IEX)-as beneficiaries of the peak demand. : Moneycontrol.com
Indian Oil Floats O&M Tender for 8 MW Solar Project in Ahmedabad
New Delhi : Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has invited bids for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of an existing 8 MW solar power project at the LPG bottling plant at Sanand in Ahmedabad for five years. : mercomindia.com
Back Army partners NTPC arm for clean energy
New Delhi : NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NREL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indian Army for setting up green hydrogen Projects at army establishments on a build, own and operate model. : Mint
Mercom’s Second Edition of C&I Clean Energy Meet Series Begins Successfully in Bengaluru
New Delhi : Mercom India held the first event of the “C&I Clean Energy Meet 2023” series in Bengaluru. The event was hosted in partnership with the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI). : mercomindia.com
Sterling & Wilson Gets 1500 MWdc NTPC Order for Rs 2,100 cr
New Delhi : Sterling & Wilson Gets 1500 MWdc NTPC Order for Rs 2,100 cr. : saurenergy.com
Tata Power Renewable Energy to set up 200 MW solar project in Maharashtra
New Delhi : Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) on Tuesday said it has received a letter of award from MSEDCL to set up a 200 MW solar project in Solapur, Maharashtra. : Business Standard
India exploited 29% of hydropower potential: Power Minister to Parliament
New Delhi : India has exploited 29 per cent of its hydropower potential against over 80 per cent and 70 per cent developed by the US and European Union respectively, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. : Business Standard
India’s renewable energy capacity reaches 168.96 GW: Minister R K Singh
New Delhi : India’s total installed renewable energy capacity touched 168.96 GW mark by February 2023-end, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. : Business Standard
Centre asks states to help resolve land issues for renewable energy projects
New Delhi : The central government has asked states to facilitate resolution of land-related issues obstructing the setting up of renewable energy projects. : Mint
Indian Oil Floats O&M Tender for 8 MW Solar Project in Ahmedabad
New Delhi : Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has invited bids for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of an existing 8 MW solar power project at the LPG bottling plant at Sanand in Ahmedabad for five years. : mercomindia.com
Renewable energy at sub-Rs 2 per unit a must for Green Hydrogen at $2 per Kg: Report
New Delhi : Renewable energy prices, which account for 50-65 per cent of the total cost of green hydrogen, may have to decline from Rs 2.6-3 per unit at present to below Rs 2 per unit for faster adoption of Green Hydrogen, according to CRISIL. : Economic Times
SECI gearing up to emerge as main aggregator in green hydrogen sector
New Delhi : The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), is gearing up to emerge as the main aggregator in the green hydrogen sector and its implementation plans are already under development at the inter-ministerial levels. : Economic Times
Government hikes windfall tax on diesel export to Re 1 per litre
New Delhi : The government has hiked the windfall profit tax on export of diesel to Re 1 per litre while the levy on domestically produced crude oil has been cut by a fifth, according to an official order. : Economic Times
India can play leading role in sustainable aviation fuel, says Aditya Ghosh
New Delhi : Akasa Air Co-Founder Aditya Ghosh on Monday said India can play a leading role with respect to sustainable aviation fuel by plugging into the global supply chain opportunities. : Economic Times
crude oil spike lead port cargo charge in FY23, shows govt data
New Delhi : India’s state-owned ports have registered a strong growth during the 11 months of the ongoing financial year due to enhanced supply of imported coal, increased coastal shipping of domestic coal, and rising crude oil imports. : Business Standard
Oil Prices plummet to lowest level since 2021 amid Banking Fears and Omicron Variant Concerns
New Delhi : Oil Prices plummet to lowest level since 2021 amid Banking Fears and Omicron Variant Concerns. : psuconnect.in
NRL with CHT organised ‘CHT’ activity Committee Meet on Bio Fuels’
New Delhi : NRL with CHT organised ‘CHT’ activity Committee Meet on Bio Fuels’. : psuconnect.in
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. Signs MoU with Indian Army for the implementation of Green Hydrogen Projects in Army Establishments
New Delhi : NTPC REL has signed an MoU with INDIAN ARMY for setting up Green Hydrogen Projects in its establishments on Build, Own and Operate (BOO) model. The intent is to reduce complex logistics, dependence on fossil fuels and to accelerate decarbonisation. : Sarkaritel.com
U.S. crude oil exports to Europe hit record in March on steep discounts
Houston : U.S. crude exports to Europe have hit a record 2.1 million barrels per day on average so far this month, spurred by wide discounts to the global benchmark and weaker oil demand by U.S. refineries. : Economic Times
Indian Army plans to install green hydrogen-based power plants along border with China
New Delhi : The Indian Army on Tuesday said it has set in motion a process for installation of a green hydrogen-based micro grid power plant project in the forward areas along the northern borders, a move that comes amid the eastern Ladakh border row with China. : Economic Times
Adani Group says engaging with financial institutions over Gujarat petchem project
Bengaluru : India’s Adani Group said, on Monday, its engagement with financial institutions over a petrochemical project at Mundra in the western state of Gujarat was still ongoing. : Economic Times
Oil price drifts lower as banking turmoil holds down sentiment
New Delhi : Oil prices drifted lower on Tuesday as more than a week of banking turmoil kept weighing on market confidence. Brent crude futures for May settlement dropped 71 cents, or 1%, trading at $73.08 per barrel at 0514 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 74 cents, or 1.1%, to $66.90 a barrel. : Economic Times
Amplus Solar signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh govt to set up green hydrogen production plants
New Delhi : Amplus Solar on Tuesday said it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government to set up multiple decentralised green hydrogen production plants in the state. : Economic Times
Crude oil tanks to $70, but cut in pump prices unlikely soon
New Delhi : Crude oil prices neared $70 per barrel on Monday, losing nearly $16 per barrel in a fortnight, amid a deepening banking crisis in the West, but domestic pump prices are unlikely to fall anytime soon, industry executives and analysts said. : Economic Times
India slashes windfall tax on crude oil production to Rs 3,500 per tonne
New Delhi : The centre on Monday reduced windfall gains on domestic production of crude petroleum to Rs 3,500 per tonne from Rs 4,400 per tonne. : Economic Times
Windfall tax on crude oil slashed to Rs 3,500/tonne, duty on diesel hiked
New Delhi : The Centre, late on Monday, slashed the windfall tax on locally-produced crude oil to Rs 3,500 per tonne from Rs 4,400 per tonne earlier. However, it hiked the export duty on diesel from Rs 0.50 per litre to Rs 1 per litre. : Business Standard
