Power supplied to Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat – India’s richest and most industrial states – fell by over 2.1% during the second half of April, the data showed. CHENNAI: India’s electricity generation was 2.9% lower in the last fifteen days of April than the first half of the month, government data showed, as curbs […]
In a first, TN’s peak power demand crosses 17,000 MW
In a sign of economic recovery, Tamil Nadu has met an all-time high power demand of 17,121 MW on Saturday afternoon after the demand fell flat last year owing to the COVID-19 lockdown impact. Chennai : “This is the first time we are crossing 17,000 MW instantaneous peak power demand in the State. At 12 […]
Siemens ties up with Hinduja Group for EV charging infrastructure
While Switch Mobility would bring in its electric commercial vehicles into India, Siemens would provide the charging infrastructure technology and charging infrastructure management software solution to enhance the energy-efficient operations of the chargers, Siemens said. Chennai: Siemens Limited and the Hinduja group’s Switch Mobility Automotive Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to play […]
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India’s less industrialized states lead electricity demand recovery
All these states – which have high agricultural and residential power consumption – consumed more electricity than in the previous year, though India’s annual power demand fell for the first time in at least 35 years in 2020/21. CHENNAI: India’s less industrialized states have led a recovery in electricity demand that began in September, a […]
NLC India-Coal India JV to invest in 3,000 MW solar power projects
Integrated lignite mining-cum-power generation company NLC India Ltd and Coal India Ltd have plans to get into 3,000 MW of solar power generation, a top NLC India official said. Chennai: Integrated lignite mining-cum-power generation company NLC India Ltd and Coal India Ltd have plans to get into 3,000 MW of solar power generation, a top […]
Explained: What attracts electric vehicle makers to Tamil Nadu
Over the past 6 months, several auto majors and component suppliers have chosen Tamil Nadu to set up electric vehicle manufacturing facilities to produce about 4.5 million EV two-wheelers cumulatively. Tamil Nadu’s capital Chennai is nicknamed the “Detroit of Asia” due to the presence of major automobile manufacturing units and allied industries around the city. […]
IEA says India’s solar energy output to match coal-fired power by 2040
Coal currently dominates India’s electricity sector, accounting for over 70% of overall generation with only about 4% produced through solar CHENNAI – The share of solar energy in India’s power generation could equal coal-fired output by 2040, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday, driven by falling renewable tariffs and a government push to […]
MG Motor, Tata Power set up EV-charging station in Chennai
Chennai: MG Motor and Tata Power on Friday said the companies have jointly set up a 50kW superfast electric vehicle (EV)-charging station here, making it as one of the superfast charging stations in the country. The deployment of the station was in line with MG”s vision to enhance the electric vehicle-charging eco system with 50kW […]
Tamil Nadu: DMK opposes draft Electricity Bill
In a statement, DMK president M K Stalin said the draft Bill was an attempt to stop free power to farmers and free 100 units to domestic consumers CHENNAI: DMK on Friday said the draft of the New Electricity Bill, which was released by the Centre on April 15, is against federalism of the country […]