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‘Temporary’ connections, unpaid dues on Goa power minister’s radar

September 16, 2019 Anand Gupta

PANAJI: Power consumers who have been using temporary connections beyond the stipulated six months as well as users with arrears are in for a shock as the electricity department will disconnect over 1,000 temporary electricity connections and file cases to recover dues. The department will also act against government buildings using temporary connections on extended […]

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UPCL to install prepaid power meters in govt buildings

September 14, 2019 Anand Gupta

DEHRADUN: Following the Manipur model, the Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) has now decided to install prepaid power meters in state-owned buildings and establishments in a phased manner from next month. The UPCL has purchased over 7000 prepaid meters to launch the ambitious project which aims to cut down the losses of the discom. According […]

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BRIEF-Parans Solar Lighting Gets Order In India

September 13, 2019 Anand Gupta

Parans Solar Lighting AB (publ) PARAN.TE : * GETS ORDER IN INDIA * ORDER VALUE UP TO SEK 2 MILLION * DELIVERY TO TAKE PLACE BY THE END OF Q4 THIS YEAR Source: in.investing

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Haryana: Families living in dhanis to get Manohar Jyoti Solar Home System

September 13, 2019 Anand Gupta

Chandigarh: In Haryana, the families belonging to Economically Weaker Sections, Scheduled Castes and those living in dhanis, will get ‘Manohar Jyoti Solar Home System’. Under this programme launched by the state government, such families are being provided with 12.8 volts power to run one ceiling fan, three lights and mobile charging facility. Apart from this, […]

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Significance of Rs 50,000 crore solar grid project in Leh-Ladakh

September 13, 2019 Anand Gupta

Solar Energy Corporation of India, under the renewable energy ministry, is promoting around 5,000 MW and 2,500 MW solar power projects in Ladakh and Kargil, respectively. KEY HIGHLIGHTS The solar project, which is estimated to cost around Rs 50,000 crore, is expected to be completed by 2023 The Ladakh project would be located at Hanle-Khaldo […]

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NCLAT to hear Shapoorji Pallonji’s plea on Adani Power bid for Korba West Power on Oct 15

September 13, 2019 Anand Gupta

The Ahmedabad bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had on June 26, 2019 approved the resolution plan by Adani Power for Korba West Power Company NEW DELHI: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has said it will hear on October 15 Shapoorji Pallonji and Co’s plea against the NCLT order approving resolution […]

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Govt to give renewables their moment in the sun

September 12, 2019 Anand Gupta

Clean energy parks of 2,000MW at a cost of around $2 billion each on cards Investments in the country’s renewable energy sector doubled over the last five years to around $20 billion in 2018 New Delhi: In a renewed push to cut India’s dependence on fossil fuels, the central government wants state-run companies to build […]

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Rooftop Solar Installations Now Easy and Affordable

September 12, 2019 Anand Gupta

Delhi, India: Today monthly energy costs have become one of the highest costs that a retail customer incurs. A large number of retail customers in India are looking to make the switch to renewable sources of energy generation; but have refrained due to the high upfront costs. Synergy Wave System LLP (‘Synergy’) a franchisee partner […]

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Opinion | Revisiting PPAs- Déjà vu

September 11, 2019 Anand Gupta

The utility in citing public interest for revisiting a contract must adhere to the basic principle of negotiation- making out its case The larger systemic concern however should be balancing utility interests with those of renewable IPP’s New Delhi: Its gloom and doom once again. Another state, this time Andhra Pradesh (AP), wants to terminate […]

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Over-capacity, water shortage and renewable power exerts pressure on thermal power plants

September 11, 2019 Anand Gupta

According to the report three major challenges that are expected to intensify in the years ahead, are over-building of coal-fired capacity, declining water supplies and increasing competition from renewables. Kolkata: A report prepared by Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Applied Economics Clinic (AEC) has pointed out that India’s coal-fired energy sector […]