In Short : The Maharashtra government has approved diverting 4.90 hectares of reserved forest for a 100 MW hybrid renewable project at Middle Vaitarna Dam. Combining 20 MW hydro and 80 MW floating solar, it will generate 208 million units annually. Developed via DBFOT, BMC will buy power at ₹4.75/unit for 25 years, marking Mumbai’s […]
Mumbai’s Soaring Power Demand Signals Urgent Need for Energy Resilience – EQ
In Short : Mumbai’s peak power demand has surged past 4,000 MW due to rising temperatures, nearing its 2024 record. Increased use of cooling systems has driven consumption, with Adani Electricity and Tata Power reporting major demand spikes. Utilities are boosting capacity and renewable sources to ensure supply, as projections suggest peak demand could exceed […]
New Metro lines, EV charging points to push up Mumbai’s power demand by 150 MW in a year – EQ Mag
MUMBAI : Mumbai’s power demand is growing day by day and the latest estimates show the rise in electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and the introduction of new Metro lines in a year will push the demand by 150MW. Power experts said the government should push existing projects of transmission corridors to bring additional power […]