Power

Are the tailwinds for offshore wind power strong enough?

The central government hopes that the Viability Gap Funding support will bring down the cost of offshore wind power to an affordable level for discoms

Power Ministry enacts measures to ensure adequate supply amid summer surge

To address the surge in demand and ensure sufficient power supply nationwide, the Ministry of Power has introduced a series of measures to meet the unprecedented peak demand of 250 GW during the ongoing summer season.

Chart of the Day: Why India should closely track Bill Gates’ new nuclear plant

Success of new technology can help countries like India accelerate nuclear power plant additions

Can India plug into a uniform power tariff system?

It is tough for the new government to meet Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar’s possible demand for “one nation, one power tariff”

Power: We require a fool-proof plan to avoid load shedding

Peak electricity demand and deficits rose in the country

Sambit Patra apologises for Jaganath Devotee Gaffe; Lord will remove BJP from power, says Sanjay Singh

BJP candidate from Puri Lok Sabha seat, Sambit Patra apologised for his 'Mahaprabhu is devotee of PM Modi' remarks following backlash. AAP's Sanjay Singh says that Lord Jagannath will give a befitting reply to their arrogance by removing BJP from the Centre

Yale Students Wear Red Gloves, Keffiyehs as Part of Pro-Palestine Protest During Graduation Ceremony

Hundreds of students walked out of Yale University's graduation ceremony as part of a pro-Palestine protest at the university's commencement ceremony. Protests over Israel's war in Gaza have broken out at more than 60 colleges and universities this year. President Joe Biden has been cautious on the issue of protests over Gaza

Siemens Energy to sell Indian wind turbine unit amid profitability push

The Indian unit, which generates annual revenues of $700 million, is valued at $1 billion.

Near term earnings certainty gives JSW Energy an edge over Tata Power

Low international coal prices are constraining Tata Power’s earnings growth outlook

Higher power demand to aid load factor of thermal power plants reach 70% in FY25: Ind-Ra

Ind-Ra attributed healthy PLFs of thermal power plants to continued higher power demand, a ramp up in domestic coal production, slower capacity additions and continued dependence on coal-based generation till the sufficient storage capacity is build up for energy transition towards renewables.

The emissions challenge to India’s energy exercise

Excessive reliance on coal is making India a big power sector emitter even as it makes progress in RE production

A ray of hope for gas-based power plants

Utilisation levels of gas-based power plants increased to 20.4 percent in April from 13.6 percent in March and the year ago period

Chart of the Day: April thermal power plant utilisation levels highest in 13 years

Thermal power generation grew by about 9 percent for the fourth consecutive month in April 2024

REC gets RBI nod to set up subsidiary in GIFT City

The proposed subsidiary will engage in a range of financial activities as a finance company within GIFT, including lending, investment, and other financial services.

India expects annual power output to grow at fastest in over a decade

India’s renewable energy output – including solar, wind, small hydro plants and power from biomass – is expected to grow 8.2% in 2024/25 to 244 billion kWh, its slowest rise in four years

The challenge of balancing the energy mix

The Centre’s directive to gas-based power plants is an ad hoc step and does not address chronic problems in the power sector

Beware of electricity bill scams; MC explains the steps to avoid falling in the trap

If not sure about your electricity dues, talk directly to your discom. This makes sure you're getting the right information and keeps you safe from scams.

India’s coal power project pipeline is biggest in the world outside China

The pre-construction capacities are estimated to have risen to 46,033 megawatts

Will solar prospects radiate on the protectionist push?

The global glut in solar module capacity can be challenging for local manufacturers despite the restoration of the ALMM

Erik's World | Asia leads the green charge globally, India ahead of most Western nations on environment action

PM Modi has catapulted India from the backseat on environment to global green leadership

Chart of the Day: Thermal power plant equipment ordering gathered pace in FY24

Ordering activity revived in thermal power and transmission sectors after a prolonged period of sluggishness

Can power supply manage the twin challenges this summer?

Forthcoming general election adds to summer heat on electricity demand as consumption is set to spike

Increasing nuclear power capacity key to meet 2070 net zero target: Govt report

The study also found that despite India's net zero ambitions and initiatives toward achieving the goal, coal will continue to be the backbone of Indian energy system for the next two decades.

What will JSW Energy look like after mammoth QIP?

The Rs 5,000-crore funds infusion vastly raises investment capabilities of the company