Jammu: Union minister R K Singh on Sunday said India has become power surplus under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the past six years and is also witnessing the highest growth rate in renewable energy in the world. “There is no power deficiency in the country. We have a maximum demand of […]
EQ Webinar on Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 & Gross Vs Net Metering on Wednesday December 30th from 04:00 PM Onwards….Register Now !!!
Warm Greetings from EQ We are happy to present Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 & Gross Vs Net Metering Webinar When: Dec 30th, 2020 04:00 PM IST Register in advance for this meeting: <Click Here To Register> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Confirmed Speakers: 1. Dr. […]
MP Invites Bids for “Consultancy Support in Determination of Tariff for Procurement of Electricity Generated from Renewable Energy Sources”
Request for proposal (BIDS) from eligible consultants to provide “Consultancy Support in Determination of Tariff for Procurement of Electricity Generated from Renewable Energy Sources”. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (BIDS) FROM ELIGIBLE CONSULTANTS Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission desires to hire the services of competent consultant to provide assistance to the Commission for determination of tariff […]
ADB approves electricity infrastructure loan for Myanmar
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $171 million loan to Myanmar with the construction of electricity infrastructure. The fund will be used to build 44 medium voltage substations and 1,006 kilometres of distribution lines across Kayin state, the Ayeyarwady, east Bago and Magway regions. According to a statement, this will bring electricity to […]
Laos to export more electricity to Vietnam
VIENTIANE : Vietnam plans to import more electricity from Laos to address its projected energy shortages, Lao local media reported. Vietnam is purchasing electricity from energy plants built by Lao and Vietnamese investors, local daily Vientiane Times on Thursday quoted Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines Daovong Phonekeo as saying. “From now until 2025, Vietnam […]
Odisha becomes power surplus state, makes progress on green energy: Officials
The average annual power demand of the state comes around 3,200 MW, while GRIDCO is all set to generate around 4,300 MW of electricity during 2020-21 fiscal Bhubaneswar: Odisha has become a power surplus state as it has been making significant strides towards green energy generation, officials said on Tuesday. The average annual power demand […]
Singapore to import electricity from Malaysia in pilot trial over 2 years
SINGAPORE : The little red dot wants a greener energy mix, and is taking multiple steps to achieve this – from an electricity import pilot with Malaysia to soaking up more sunshine at home and investing in research on emerging low-carbon technologies. Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing on Monday (Oct 26) laid […]
Vietnam govt says needs $133.3 bln for power projects by 2030
Of the total, $96 billion is needed to build new power plants and $37.3 billion to expand its power grid, the government said in a statement on its website HANOI: Vietnam will need to invest up to $133.3 billion in new power plants and transmission networks over the next decade to meet the country’s rising […]
How Wind Turbines Are Providing a Safety Net for Rural Farmers
On a farm in O’Neill, Nebraska, Mike Zakrzewski wakes up every morning to tend his cattle and grow corn and soybeans on the farm he’s known since childhood. The youngest of nine children, he began farming with his dad in 1982, eventually buying the land from his parents and raising two children there with his […]
Transaction in electricity & clean energy certificates are exempted from TCS & TDS
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued new guidelines for the applicability of Tax deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax collected at source (TCS). Under the new guidelines, e-commerce operations which include transactions in electricity and trading of clean energy certificates (REC and ESCerts) are not subjected to TCS or TDS. CBDT states […]