As much as 170.14 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity, excluding large hydropower units, has either been installed or under various stages of development or bidding at February-end this year, Parliament was informed on Thursday. As much as 170.14 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity, excluding large hydropower units, has either been installed or under […]
Discoms get Rs 46,321 crore under liquidity package so far out of total sanctioned loans of Rs 1.35 lakh crore
The central government had announced a liquidity infusion scheme as part of AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan on May 13, 2020, in the backdrop of the outbreak of global pandemic COVID-19 in the country. New Delhi: Power distribution utilities or discoms in the country have been sanctioned loans of Rs 1.35 lakh crore and disbursed Rs 46,321 […]
Making India Energy Powerhouse
Government has transformed India from power deficit in 2013 to power surplus. The installed generation capacity is around 379 Giga Watt which is more than adequate to serve the electricity peak demand of 190 GW. The Government has also made plans to have sufficient generation capacity to meet future demand of electricity. The all India […]
Transport Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari launches ‘Go Electric’ Campaign
Transport Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari launches ‘Go Electric’ Campaign in the august presence of Power Minister Shri RK Singh Shri Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Shri Nitin Gadkari in the august presence of Shri R. K. Singh, the Union Minister of State (IC) for Power […]
Funds tie-up for demonstrative AUSC thermal power project by end of March: R K Singh
The financial closure or tie-up of funds for the demonstrative thermal power project with Advanced Ultra Super Critical (AUSC) technology is expected to be done by month-end, Parliament was informed on Thursday. AUSC technology is designed to help power plants burn less coal for electricity production while reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The sponsoring agency […]
Happy News: Power Minister RK Singh Decides to Amend the Rules of Restricting Net-Metering for Solar Rooftop Projects upto 10 KW
Power Minister RK Singh Decides to Amend the Rules of Restricting Net-Metering for Solar Rooftop Projects upto 10 KW Reply given by Hon’ble Power Minister in Parliament on question related to provision of net-metering in Electricity (Right to Consumers) Rules, 2020 received from MNRE through e-mail. It is expected that MoP will issue the deferment […]
Power minister R K Singh advises stakeholders to enhance green energy usage
Singh chaired a session with top management of energy intensive industrial units through video conference, a statement issued by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) said. New Delhi: New and Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh on Tuesday advised industry stakeholders to enhance the use of clean energy and reduce their energy cost to become […]
Green hydrogen auctions in 3-4 months: R K Singh
The Centre is planning for green hydrogen auctions within the next 3-4 months to further this agenda, said Power Minister R K Singh. Union Power Minister R K Singh addressing media in Kochi.Union Power Minister R K Singh addressing media in Kochi. NEW DELHI: Taking forward the National Hydrogen Mission announced in the Union Budget […]
Shri Pravas Kumar Singh takes oath as Member CERC in presence of Power Minister R.K.Singh
Shri R. K. Singh, Minister of State for Power (I/C) administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy to Shri Pravas Kumar Singh, Member, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) here today. Shri Pravas Kumar Singh was appointed Member of CERC vide Order dated 16.12.2020. He holds LLB Degree. He has worked as Member (legal) in Jharkhand […]
Govt of India’s UJALA and SLNP completes six years of Illuminating India efficiently
The 2 Programs revamp household and public lighting systems across the country – Power Minister Shri R. K. Singh EESL distributes 36.69 crore LED bulbs, Installs 1.14 crore LED streetlights under UJALA; Results in cumulative energy savings of 55.32 billion kWh per year EESL installs about 1.14 crore LED streetlights under SLNP; Results in estimated […]