ENERGY

The IECC further said that if electricity demand continues to grow at an annual rate beyond 6 per cent, India will face evening power shortages by 2027. It observed that India's electricity demand grew by 7 per cent in 2023, significantly outpacing ...

Nirmala Sitharaman announced Bharat Small Reactors aiming for 500 GW renewable energy by 2031. These 300 MW, factory-built reactors, adding 15,700 MW, are cost-effective, safer, and generate less waste. This supports India’s clean energy push with a...

India’s Union Budget 2024-25 sets the stage for a sustainable energy transformation. Key initiatives include partnerships for nuclear energy advancements, the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana for household solar power, and a new Pumped Storage Policy...

The Economic Survey 2023-24 highlights coal's continued dominance in India's energy system for the next two decades, with phase-down dependent on importing critical minerals for clean energy. Emphasizing carbon capture technologies, it advocates for...

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has emphasized the critical significance of the power sector and urged state governments to enhance their power infrastructure to achieve self-sufficiency. Speaking to reporters, Minister Khattar highlighted ...

The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), India's first multipurpose river valley project, will be corporatised, unbundling into at least three entities for transmission, generation, and distribution to improve efficiency. Union Power Minister Manohar L...

Several major power companies, including Adani Power, JSW Energy, and NTPC, are among the bidders for the debt-laden Sinnar Thermal Power plant in Maharashtra. The plant, with a potential capacity of 2,700 MW, faces challenges such as coal supply is...

Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd, a cable manufacturer, secured a Rs 900 crore (inclusive GST) order from Adani Energy Solutions for AL 59 aluminum alloy conductors, to be executed by April 2025. Formalized through a letter of intent, the Rs 899.75 ...

JSW Energy announces a strategic shift towards becoming an energy products and services provider, with plans to invest ₹1.15 lakh crore in capital expenditure to achieve 20 GW generation capacity and 40 GWh storage capacity by 2030. The company is e...

The power ministry has begun discussions on offering interest subvention under the Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishment (ADEETIE) Scheme for adoption of energy efficient technologies, people aware of th...

Budget 2024: With anticipated economic growth and a focus on energy transition, India’s power sector is a top priority for the government. The nation is targeting 500 GW of renewable energy by FY30 and an additional 85 GW of thermal capacities by FY...

India's government plans a $33 billion equipment order to accelerate coal-fired power capacity additions amid soaring electricity demand. Major firms like NTPC and Adani Power are expected to lead tendering, aiming to add 31 GW in 5-6 years. The mov...

The conclave that took place at KSH Infra Park in Pune, Maharashtra on June 13, brought together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to explore the transformative possibilities within the transmission and distribution industry.

Delhi's peak electricity demand surged due to temperature variations, with peak demand increasing by 711 MW on hot and humid days, 506 MW on cold days, and 188 MW on moderate days. The analysis by IEEFA highlighted the necessity of enhancing utility...

India is actively pursuing discussions with Sri Lanka to establish a power grid link, focusing on renewable energy for electricity trading. The project includes overhead and under-sea cables, with economic benefits being evaluated by PwC India and p...

Commensurate with the goal of the central government to ensure the energy security of the country, DVC has finalised the tender for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) package of Koderma TPS (2X800MW) in Jharkhand, with Bharat Heavy ...

Hitachi Energy India has secured a Rs 790 crore order from Hitachi Energy Australia for the Marinus Link HVDC project, a critical Australian national energy initiative. Scheduled over four years, key equipment will be delivered from India, highlight...

The govt is taking steps to ensure power projects, including renewable energy sources like wind turbines and solar panels, can operate effectively in the face of intense heatwaves in India. Actions involve enhancing heat tolerance levels, addressing...

BSES, a major power distribution company in Delhi, has inaugurated India's first utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This innovative system ensures uninterrupted power supply to residential areas, even during technical faults or grid...