In Short : Punjab plans to significantly increase its share of renewable energy to 30% by 2030, according to Aman Arora, a prominent political leader in the state. This ambitious target reflects Punjab’s commitment to harnessing clean energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power to meet its electricity needs. By investing in renewable […]
Punjab inks two agreements to buy 1,200 MW solar power from SJVN – EQ Mag
CM Bhagwant Mann said free electricity to all farmers will continue as before State-owned SJVN Ltd has inked two pacts with Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) to supply 1,200 MW of solar power from its projects, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said here on Thursday. Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam signed two power purchase agreements […]
Punjab announces Rs 300-crore incentive to promote use of electric vehicles – EQ Mag
These incentives will be provided on electric two-wheelers, e-cycles, e-rickshaws, e-autos and electric light commercial vehicles Punjab’s transport minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has said the state government will provide incentives worth around Rs 300 crore in the next three years to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce pollution. He directed the officials […]
Punjab to announce Green Hydrogen policy, says renewable energy minister – EQ Mag
Arora emphasised that it is high time to shift from conventional power generation to renewable energy sources to save the earth The state government will soon come up with a green hydrogen policy to make Punjab a front-runner state in non-conventional energy production across the country, said new and renewable energy sources minister Aman Arora […]
Power in Punjab to cost more opposition slams the move – EQ Mag
Chandigarh : Electricity rates are set to go up in Punjab with the power regulator PSERC announcing an increase in power tariff by 25 to 80 paise per unit for different categories of consumers. Opposition parties Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal slammed the move, saying it was the AAP government’s “first gift” to people two […]
Punjab State Energy Action Plan launched for energy efficiency – EQ Mag
CHANDIGARH : Punjab New and Renewable Energy Sources Department, which is headed by Cabinet Minister Mr Aman Arora, on Wednesday has launched the Punjab State Energy Action Plan to ensure promotion of energy efficiency in Buildings, Industries, Municipalities, Agriculture, Transport and other sectors. This Energy Action Plan is aimed at assisting Punjab State Departments/Agencies to […]
All units at power plants closed in Punjab – EQ Mag
PATIALA : With the forecast of rain in north-west India and dip in temperatures, the power demand in Punjab has gone below 6,000 MW forcing the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to shut down all the available units in the two state-run power plants. Four units at Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Power Plant […]
“Punjab will face electricity shortage…”: Haryana Power Minister takes dig at Bhagwant Mann – EQ Mag
“Haryana does not supply free electricity that’s why Haryana does not have any shortage of electricity and we are supplying the electricity without any cutoff and will supply it in the future, we are taking care of the facilities fo…Read More… Source: PTI
Centre of excellence to ramp up ev charging infra in Punjab soon – EQ Mag
CHANDIGARH: To keep Punjab one step ahead in evolving technology, Punjab Government led by Chief Minister S Bhagwant Mann is mulling to set up a Centre of Excellence (COE) for ramping up Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging infrastructure in the state. Disclosing this, New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister Mr Aman Arora said that he has […]
Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and NTPC to transport part of their total domestic coal requirements using Rail-Ship-Rail (RSR) route: Union Power & NRE Minister Shri R. K. Singh – EQ Mag
Due to steep increase in energy demand and constrained supply of domestic coal, various Central/ State Gencos and IPPs import coal for blending with domestic coal in their Thermal Power Plants. With a view to reduce import of coal for blending purposes being costlier, as well as to ease out the logistics pressure on Railways […]