The scheme of e-RLNG envisaged waivers and concessions to be made collectively by all stakeholders including state governments and support from Power System Development Fund (PSDF). The scheme ended on March 31, 2017. New Delhi : The government has decided not to bring any new policy or provide support to gas-based power plants at the […]
Environmental Impact Assessment: Turning ponds into power plants
As the government isn’t willing to compel factory bosses and developers to install photovoltaic arrays on every suitable roof, solar-energy entrepreneurs have turned their attention to ponds and fish farms In terms of the amount of electricity that can be generated from the solar irradiation falling on each square meter of land or water, Taiwan’s […]
Bangladesh Eyes Shift to Liquefied Natural Gas over Coal-Based Power Plants
Kolkata, India — Bangladesh is planning to shift from coal-based power plants to those operating on liquefied natural gas due to the high cost of new power plants and the country’s peculiar topographic characteristics. As power demand in the country soars, authorities plan to review their construction options to reduce dependence on coal. The country […]
India to replace coal fired power plants with renewables: R K Singh
India is the world’s second largest coal consumer after China, and the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases. Coal-fired plants currently account for over half its nearly 373 gigawatt (GW) power generating capacity NEW DELHI: India is planning to replace retiring coal-fired power plants with renewable generating capacity in a bid to cut the nation’s […]
Tariff cut likely for regulated power companies
A senior government official said the issue was raised by power secretaries of various states during their interaction with Union power and renewable energy minister RK Singh last Thursday NEW DELHI: Regulated power plants may have to take a tariff haircut on return on equity and fixed costs, as the government is considering a demand […]
Nagpur: Op of power plants in violation of promises in Supreme Court
NAGPUR : After missing the pollution control deadline for the second time, the deadly coal-fired plants across the country continue to operate “in violation of the Centre’s promises made in the Supreme Court”, say experts. In a notification issued by the Union environment ministry in December 2015, all coal-fired power plants were first directed to […]
Prime minister inaugurates 7 power plants
As of Wednesday, Bangladesh’s electricity generation capacity reached a total of 22,562MW Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated seven new power plants, which added 790MW of electricity to the national grid. She launched the newly-constructed power plants through a video conference, from her official residence Ganobhaban on Wednesday. The seven power plants are: Anwara 300MW […]
PM to open 7 power plants on Nov 13
She will inaugurate seven power plants and 23 specialized electrification projects in 23 upazilas through videoconferencing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate seven power plants and 23 specialized electrification projects for ensuring 100% power coverage in 23 upazilas on November 13. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate these power plants along with 100% power supply […]
PLFs of many power plants to fall to 40% by 2022: Report
Power generators find it difficult to service loans when plant load factors (PLFs) — the industry term for utilisation level — goes below 60%. Utilisation levels of many thermal power plants would fall to 35-40% if the country sets up 130 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2022, a latest report by KPMG India […]
No bidders for NTPC’s tender for 1,200 MW solar projects
According to the terms of the tender, transmission connectivity for these projects is expected to be provided through substations at existing NTPC thermal power plant sites. BENGALURU: NTPC’s latest tender for solar projects for 1,200 MW found no bidder, the first total rejection by project developers since the navratna state firm started inviting bids for […]