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India to import 76 MT coal to meet demand; power tariff to go up: Report

India is planning to import nearly 76 million tonnes (MT) of coal this fiscal year to reach the fossil fuel shortfall in power plants

South Korea's power demand hits new high in June amid heat wave: Report

South Korea's electricity demand touched a fresh all-time high in June as the country was struck by an early heat wave, data revealed on Monday

Sultry weather pushes power demand of Delhi to highest ever at 7,601 MW

Power demand of the city had never crossed 7000 MW in month of June. It did so on June 9 this year for the first time and crossed 7000 MW mark 9 times so far during this month, discom official said.

Peak power demand in India drops 12.5% as monsoon picks up pace

Total rainfall deficit drops from over 40% on June 10 to just 2% on June 21

India's post-pandemic electricity generation growth outpaced peers

Like India, multiple lower middle income countries face power outages

India risks another power crisis in July-August: Report on coal stock

Stock at power stations 'reducing consistently' since May 2020, says CREA.

Coal production rose to 34 MT in 1st half of May to meet power demand: Govt

The total coal dispatch including non-CIL coal producing units has been to the tune of 71.77 MT for the entire month of April, registering a growth of 9.39 per cent on a year-on-year basis

Mumbai's power woes to end with new transmission line set for commissioning

With an investment of Rs 8,900 cr, Mumbai's electricity supply to get a boost with new transmission lines

As India faces power outages a 46-degree heat wave is making it worse

Electricity outages and curbs have spread across more than half of all states and the nation's coal-dominated energy system is expected to come under further strain

Delhi's peak power demand touches 6,194 MW, highest in first week of May

The intense heatwave in the past few weeks across several parts of northwest and central India has led to increased power demand

India's power consumption grows 13.6% to 132.98 billion units in April

Experts opined that the power demand and consumption would show robust growth in the coming months as the states have lifted almost all local restrictions after a decline in the positivity rate

Govt 'totally unprepared' to tackle coal-rail-power crisis: P Chidambaram

Various states continued to reel under power crisis on Friday with soaring mercury pushing demand higher, as opposition parties blamed the Centre for coal shortage at thermal plants

31% jump in electricity demand triggers power crisis in Rajasthan

While the power production has decreased, the demand has increased by 6.69 crore units

There would be no water, electricity shortage in Rajasthan: CM Ashok Gehlot

CM Gehlot said that top officials should visit different areas and inspect water and electricity supply arrangements. They should talk to people and solve their problems on the spot.

Amid heatwave spell, India's peak power demand touches all-time high

Amid a severe heatwave spell across India, the peak power demand in the country touched an all-time high of 207,111 MW on Friday, informed the Ministry of Power.

Delhi's peak power demand crosses 6,000 MW again; 38% surge since April 1

As the national capital continues to reel under an intense heatwave, the peak power demand on Friday crossed the 6,000 MW-mark for the second day in a row, discom officials said.

India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat

Extreme heat parched large swathes of South Asia this week after India's hottest March on record, prompting PM Narendra Modi to warn of rising fire risks as the country heats up too much too soon

Power, railway ministers discuss rakes availability for coal transportation

Union Power Minister R K Singh met Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to discuss higher availability of rakes for power sector for increasing coal supply to thermal plants amid rising demand

Govt tweaks coal norms for private producers to meet electricity demand

Larger visibility has been given to the power plants by extending the period of supply of coal from 1 to 3 years, the ministry said in a statement

Amid heatwave, Delhi's power demand rises to 5,735 MW, highest 1in April

The unabated heatwave pushed the power demand in Delhi to 5,735 MW, the highest ever in April, discom officials said.