Initially, to start the integration of regional grids leading to formation of a National Grid, the regional grids were interconnected through HVDC links for controlled power flow. The first Inter-Regional AC link (220 kV) was established between Eastern Region (ER)-North Eastern Region (NER) in 1992. The large scale grid integration started in 2003 with establishment […]
Steps by Government of India to control theft of power – EQ Mag
Following steps have been taken by the Government of India to control the theft of power: There are specific provisions in the Electricity Act 2003 (Section 126 and Sections 135 to 140) relating to theft and unauthorized use of electricity, including stringent penal provisions and speedy trial for such offences by Special Courts (Part XV […]
Steps by Government to promote renewable energy in the country – EQ Mag
National Green Hydrogen Mission targets a production capacity of 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) per annum by 2030 Government announces certain components to achieve production of 5 MMT The Government has taken several measures to promote renewable energy in the country, including, inter-alia, the following:- Permitting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) up to 100 percent under […]
Steps by Government to enhance the domestic manufacturing of Solar module – EQ Mag Pro
MNRE launches “Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development Programme” to enable indigenous technology development and manufacture for wide spread applications of new and renewable energy The Government has taken a number of steps to enhance the domestic production of important components such as solar cells, modules and solar inverters, namely: Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme […]
Steps by Government to boost the share of renewable energy in energy mix of the country – EQ Mag Pro
The Government has taken several steps to increase the share of renewable energy in energy mix of the country. These include:- Permitting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) up to 100 percent under the automatic route, Waiver of Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) charges for inter-state sale of solar and wind power for projects to be commissioned […]
Steps by Government to improve financial and operational efficiencies of DISCOMs – EQ Mag Pro
The Government of India has made several interventions to improve financial and operational efficiencies of DISCOMs linked to reform measures including Liquidity Infusion Scheme (LIS); Additional Borrowing of 0.5% of GSDP to States linked to power sector reforms; introducing additional prudential norms for lending by Power Finance Corporation (PFC) Limited and REC Limited; and Revamped […]
Steps by Government to increase the power generation across the country – EQ Mag Pro
The following steps are taken to increase the power generation: Thermal Projects totaling to 28460 MW are under construction in the country. Presently, there are 36 Large Hydro Projects (above 25 MW) totaling to 12663.5 MW which are under implementation in the country. Nuclear capacity amounting to 8700 MW are under construction and 7000 MW […]
Steps by Government to incentivize domestic manufacturing of solar PV panels and equipment and make domestic solar manufacturers globally competitive – EQ Mag Pro
In order to incentivize domestic manufacturing of solar PV panels and equipment and make domestic solar manufacturers globally competitive, the Government has taken various steps which inter alia include: Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (M-SIPS) Scheme of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology: The scheme mainly provides subsidy for capital expenditure – 20% for investments in […]
Steps by Government for implementation and completion of projects under the DDUGJY scheme – EQ Mag Pro
Following steps were taken by Government for implementation of the projects and completion of projects: At Central level, an inter-ministerial Monitoring Committee on DDUGJY headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India monitored the implementation of the scheme. Besides, the progress is reviewed with States / Power Utilities in Review, Planning and Monitoring […]
Steps by Government to increase the coal supply to power plants – EQ Mag Pro
The Government has taken the following measures to increase the coal supply to power plants: To help the power plants in enhancing their coal stock, CIL has offered about 5.2 MT coal in October, 2021 and 6 MT coal in December, 2021 from its various subsidiaries to State/Central Gencos for lifting through (Road-Cum-Rail) RCR/Road mode. […]