Jun 12, 2022 11:35 AM IST

Vedanta to modify design of waste heat recovery plant in Goa to increase power generation

New Delhi, Jun 12 Vedanta plans to modify the design of one of its waste heat recovery power plants in Goa and reoptimise its turbines through the u..

Power generation set to clock robust growth despite fuel challenges

Total electricity generation increased by about 14 percent from April 1 till May 29 this year

Power ministry urges coal ministry to nudge CIL, SCCL to scale up output by 10-12%

The Power Ministry has recommended the Ministry of Coal to take steps to increase output from Coal India Ltd and its subsidiary Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) by 10 to 12 percent this fiscal year, citing the impact of energy outages on economic recovery.

Power generation doubles in May on imported coal blending

Power generation per day from coal blending in DCB plants more than doubled from 66 MU to 143 MU while generation from imported coal-based plants rose from 145 MU to 160 MU.

NTPC to add 5 GW capacity in FY23, 6 GW in FY24

A majority of the new addition would be coal-based; while global lenders are shying away from financing coal-based projects on climate change concerns, NTPC is confident of tying up finances from domestic lenders and bond issuance.

Coal-based power generation rises 9% in April

The thermal power generation was 93,838 MU in April 2021, according to official data.

How much can PCBL tap into favourable supply-demand balance?

PCBL’s sequential sales growth of 5 percent was led by pricing growth, offsetting a 4 percent decline in volumes. This was chiefly due to supply-chain hurdles as export volumes were down 11 percent QoQ

India's coal shortage could become another stagflationary shock, says Nomura

Coal inventories held by power plants have nine days' worth of stock as of mid-April and are much lower than the average stock of 17 days held in April over the last five years, the brokerage added

Commodity crunch reinforces NTPC’s unique position in India's power sector

NTPC is scaling up its renewable energy portfolio and is better placed to deal with rising coal prices

NTPC to procure 20 tonnes waste plastic daily from GNIDA, generate 400 kW power

At present, the GNIDA has one waste remediation plant in the Lakhnawali area of Greater Noida where garbage is segregated. Of the total garbage collected daily, 50 per cent is domestic waste, which is used for making compost.

Power generation in eastern region logs 8% growth, others register decline

All India thermal power generation was down 3.64 per cent while total generation was lower by 2.92 per cent in the same period.

Utilities the next big theme to watch out for: Top 8 stock picks from brokerages

Utilities as a sector might not turn out to be a wealth generator, but it is a good dividend play as companies in the sector generate high cash flows, have stable growth rates and comparatively attractive valuations. Read on to find out which ones brokerages believe are the top picks

Chart of the Day | Green shoots in the power sector

Utilities still face a lot of stress 

Green energy: This startup aims at producing power with its fusion reactor

The company calls its reactor Machine 3, which is capable of producing over 2,00,000 volts and more than 14 million amperes within just two microseconds.

What hike in natural gas price means for stakeholders

India's record diesel demand to continue in 2017, growth to slow

Increased fuel efficiency, a fall in commercial vehicle sales, and the use of other fuels for power generation are also expected to dent demand growth for diesel, analysts and traders told Reuters.

NHPC working on five hydro power plants in Pithoragarh

"The sanctioning of the projects has been possible after the area was brought out of Askot wildlife sanctuary in 2013," said Dinesh Tripathi, the newly-appointed GM for the projects, here today.

Bhel sets up over 45K MW capacity; beats 12th Plan target

State-owned power equipment maker Bhel today said it has added 45,274 MW capacity during the 12th Five Year Plan period (2012-17) beating the targets set for the company.

Looking at ways to reduce hydro power generation costs: Goyal

The government is considering "several ideas" to reduce the cost of power generation from hydel sources, including the possibility of gradual escalation of tariffs.

Jaiprakash Power up 5% on buzz of power units' sale talks

According to a media report, Brookfield was involved in initial stage talks with the power company to sell these plants of 4,000 MW. The deal could prescribe equity value at Rs 4,500-5,000 crore.

Power production rises by 6.25% in Apr-Jan

Power generation from conventional and renewable sources increased by 6.25 percent to 1,038.90 billion units (BUs) in the April-January period of current fiscal compared to the year-ago period.

India's solar power capacity crosses 9 GW

Country's solar power generation capacity stood at over 9 GW as on December 31, 2016 with Tamil Nadu having the largest output capability followed by Rajasthan and Gujarat, Parliament was informed today.

Adani Power down 2% post Q3, tariff litigation worries analysts

The power generator posted a loss of Rs 325.3 crore in December quarter from a profit of Rs 104 crore in the same quarter of previous fiscal; brokerages worry on the company's debt situation, likely unfavourable result in an SC litigation.

NLC invites global cos to set up solar projects in Odisha

NLC India Ltd has invited applications from global companies to set up 250 MW solar photo-voltaic power projects in Odisha.

Power generation up 6.5% at 632.11 BU in Apr-Sept this fiscal

Power generation in the country recorded a growth of 6.5 per cent in April-September period this fiscal at 632.11 billion units (BU) compared to year ago period, the Parliament was informed today.