Electric vehicles are far cleaner than their fuel-based counterparts. As they become mainstream, we must develop green techniques to manufacture and power them. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Extraction and manipulation of rare-earth elements for production of batteries of electric cars cause emissions. To achieve sustainability through electric mobility, we must end our relationship with carbon-intensive means of […]
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 […]
India moved from power deficit to surplus under Modi govt: Union minister
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 […]
NLC India’s power generation in Jan-Mar rises 9 pc to 6,098 MU
Power export during the quarter and year ended March 31 was 5,301 MU and 18,840.84 MU, respectively as against 4,766.54 MU and 17,505.30 MU in the corresponding periods of the previous year New Delhi: NLC India’s power generation in March quarter 2019-20 was at 6,098 million units (MU), a rise of 9.18 per cent from […]
Liquidity support provides temporary lifeline to discoms: S&P
The agency noted that many discoms in India have weak financial health owing to excess debt, loss-making operations, and high transmission and distribution (T&D) losses of more than 15 per cent Mumbai: The government’s stimulus measures will only provide a temporary lifeline to state-owned power distribution companies as the coronavirus pandemic has increased liquidity pressure […]
COVID-19: Renewable power generation remains unaffected amid lockdown, says report
According to the report titled ‘Power Watch: March 2020’, thermal plant load factor (PLF) declined to 52.6 per cent in March 2020 on account of the lower demand New Delhi: Amid the COVID-19 lockdown, renewable power generation remained unaffected due to their ‘must-run’ status while electricity from thermal sources were impacted most due to a […]
Lockdown: Cabinet likely to approve package for power discoms reeling under revenue loss
The package may also include steps like directions to the state and central power regulators to reduce electricity traiff The Union cabinet is likely to approve next week a package for discoms reeling under revenue loss due to lower power demand amid the coronavirus lockdown, including setting up of an alternative investment fund to pay […]
O & M of lnter state Transmission Network on 24×7 basis for providing uninterrupted service during the nation-wide lockdown for COVID-19 outbreak
Operation and Maintenance of lnter state Transmission Network on 24×7 basis for providing uninterrupted service during the nation-wide lockdown for COVID-19 outbreak For more information please see below link:
Power generation in October fell over 12% to 98,887 MU
New Delhi : Power generation in the country fell by over 12 per cent to 98,887 million units (MU) during October 2019, mainly due to reduction in demand for agricultural activities and cooling requirements in commercial sector, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. In October 2018-19, power generation in the country stood at 1,13,507 MU. However, […]
India Power Generation Snapshot by Elara Capital
India Power Generation Snapshot by Elara Capital For more information please see below link: