For India to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, coal power must be phased out entirely, and renewable capacity needs to grow. Five commitments made at COP26 PM Modi, on 1 November 2021, presented India’s five-point agenda famously termed ‘Panchamrit’ at the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26), to the United Nations Framework […]
Andhra Pradesh government to strengthen power sector – EQ Mag Pro
The government is implementing the AP Disaster Recovery Project (APDRP) to instal underground power cables in Visakhapatnam at a cost of about `720 crore with financial assistance from the World Bank. VIJAYAWADA: The State government has directed the Energy Department to prepare a comprehensive action plan to improve public participation in the power sector to […]
Monthly Update of Power Sector: ICRA – EQ Mag Pro
Monthly Update of Power Sector: ICRA. For more information please see below link:
Today is a special day for the power sector. At 12:30 PM, will launch the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme – EQ Mag Pro
In a historic initiative, PM to launch Power Sector’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme on 30th July Five year outlay of scheme: over Rs 3 lakh crore Scheme aimed at improving the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of DISCOMs and Power Departments PM to participate in Grand Finale marking culmination of ‘Ujjwal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya – […]
Era of fake narratives ends, Naya J&K gets electricity 24×7; Centre sanctions Rs 5641.91 cr to reform power sector – EQ Mag Pro
Srinagar : The electricity crisis in the Himalayan region, which was a norm till August 5, 2019 — when the Centre announced its decision to abrogate the so-called special status of J&K and divided it into two Union Territories — has become a history in ‘Naya Jammu and Kashmir’. The proactive steps taken by the […]
Oman Renewables Gaining Momentum – EQ Mag Pro
Oman aims to transform its power sector through a pivot to renewables. Seven wind and solar projects are planned to add an additional 1.9GW of capacity by end-2026. The Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC), Oman’s state-led power transmission firm, has unveiled a roadmap to add 1.9GW of renewable energy capacity through seven projects by the […]
Digitization of India’s power sector with smart meter infrastructure critical – EQ Mag Pro
‘Digitalization of power sector with AMI and Smart Meters is critical and beneficial for the entire energy value chain starting from generation companies to end consumers.’ India’s power distribution forms the weakest link in the power value chain. Yet, the success of the ongoing energy transition efforts would depend a lot on enabling the sector to […]
Monthly Update on Power Sector: ICRA – EQ Mag Pro
Monthly Update on Power Sector: ICRA. For more information please see below link:
Power sector workers to observe strike on Mar 28-29 – EQ Mag Pro
Power sector employees across the country will observe a strike on March 28 and 29 in protest against the privatisation policies of the central government, a workers’ union leader said on Wednesday Power sector employees across the country will observe a strike on March 28 and 29 in protest against the privatisation policies of the […]
Rules to protect Consumer Rights in the Power Sector – EQ Mag Pro
Part VI of the Electricity Act, 2003 provides for Consumer protection: Standards of performance. Section 57 of the Electricity Act, 2003 states: The Appropriate Commission may, after consultation with the licensees and persons likely to be affected, specify standards of performance of a licensee or a class of licensees. If a licensee fails to meet […]