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Page 3 - Electricity Demands

Power companies' shares attract investors on firm demand outlook

Shares of power distribution companies are in demand amid reports of rising electricity consumption in the country

Power companies' shares attract investors on firm demand outlook
Updated On : 06 Apr 2022 | 9:53 PM IST

India electricity shortage in March worst since October coal crisis: Data

India's electricity shortage of 574 million units from March 1 to March 30 is the worst since October 2021, a Reuters analysis of government data showed.

India electricity shortage in March worst since October coal crisis: Data
Updated On : 31 Mar 2022 | 1:47 PM IST

NTPC surpasses 2020-21 electricity generation of 314 billion units

State-run power giant NTPC on Saturday said it surpassed the maximum annual electricity generation of 314 billion units achieved in 2020-21 on February 18.

NTPC surpasses 2020-21 electricity generation of 314 billion units
Updated On : 19 Feb 2022 | 6:06 PM IST

India's power demand growth slows in November, helping ease coal shortage

The number of plants having supply agreements with Coal India with inventories of three days or less fell to 31, as of Nov. 29, latest data from the federal power ministry shows

India's power demand growth slows in November, helping ease coal shortage
Updated On : 01 Dec 2021 | 3:14 PM IST

Peak power demand deficit almost wiped out in 2020-21: Union power ministry

Providing statistics, the ministry said the deficit stood at 0.4 per cent in 2020-21 compared to 16.6 per cent in 2007-08 and 10.6 per cent in 2011-12.

Peak power demand deficit almost wiped out in 2020-21: Union power ministry
Updated On : 08 Nov 2021 | 4:59 PM IST

Delhi sold power in October despite low generating limits, shows data

On October 20, Delhi sold 635 Mw on the day-ahead market

Delhi sold power in October despite low generating limits, shows data
Updated On : 25 Oct 2021 | 9:41 AM IST

India's electricity demand picks up in Oct as coal shortage lingers

India's electricity demand grew 4.9% during the first half of October, with supply falling short of demand by 1.4% despite a 3.2% rise in coal-fired generation and 30% rise in solar output

India's electricity demand picks up in Oct as coal shortage lingers
Updated On : 16 Oct 2021 | 5:18 PM IST

China orders top energy companies to secure supplies at all costs

The order came directly from Vice Premier Han Zheng, who supervises the nation's energy sector and industrial production, and was delivered during an emergency meeting earlier this week

China orders top energy companies to secure supplies at all costs
Updated On : 02 Oct 2021 | 2:11 AM IST

India coal crisis brews as power demand surges, record global prices bite

Over half of India's 135 coal-fired power plants have fuel stocks of less than three days, government data shows, far short of federal guidelines recommending supplies of at least two weeks

India coal crisis brews as power demand surges, record global prices bite
Updated On : 01 Oct 2021 | 12:49 PM IST

Lack of planning by state governments led to coal crisis, says Centre

Discoms should improve recovery, says power secretary

Lack of planning by state governments led to coal crisis, says Centre
Updated On : 01 Sep 2021 | 6:05 AM IST

NTPC plans to ramp up coal supply as shortage hits thermal units

NTPC said the company was augmenting its imported coal capacity of 2.7 million tonne, which was drawn from its earlier contracts

NTPC plans to ramp up coal supply as shortage hits thermal units
Updated On : 31 Aug 2021 | 12:35 AM IST

NTPC gears up to meet rising power demand; generation up 23%

State-run power giant NTPC on Monday said that it has geared up to meet rising power demand and recorded electricity generation growth of 23 per cent over the previous year. The country is witnessing a sharp increase in power demand and NTPC is making all efforts for meeting demand as per the grid requirement, it statement said. NTPC has geared up to meet the increasing demand and the generation from NTPC group stations has registered a 23 per cent growth compared to the previous year, it stated. Under flexible utilisation of coal policy, NTPC is arranging coal at the stations where the stock position is critical. Further, it said that it is continuously coordinating with Coal India and Railways for augmenting coal supply at critical stations and diverting rakes wherever required. It is also augmenting 2.7 Lakh MT import coal left out from the contracts placed earlier. Darlipalli Unit 2 (800 MW) was put in operation, and commercial operation of the unit is being done with effect

NTPC gears up to meet rising power demand; generation up 23%
Updated On : 30 Aug 2021 | 2:23 PM IST

Power demand in India expected to grow 6% for FY22 on YoY basis: Icra

It has also estimated power generation capacity addition at 17- 18 GW for the ongoing fiscal year.

Power demand in India expected to grow 6% for FY22 on YoY basis: Icra
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 3:39 PM IST

At 6,921 MW, Delhi sees highest peak power demand so far this summer

With rains eluding Delhi and the maximum temperature hovering near 40 degrees Celsius, the national capital's peak power demand soared to 6,921 MW on Wednesday, the highest so far this summer season

At 6,921 MW, Delhi sees highest peak power demand so far this summer
Updated On : 01 Jul 2021 | 8:27 AM IST

Power consumption grows 12.6% in first week of June to 25.36 bn units

Power consumption in the country grew at 12.6 per cent in the first week of June to 25.36 billion units (BU), indicating a slow recovery in commercial and industrial electricity demand

Power consumption grows 12.6% in first week of June to 25.36 bn units
Updated On : 08 Jun 2021 | 11:38 AM IST

Indian Energy Exchange trades 6,540 MU of electricity volume in May

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) traded 6,540 million units of electricity volume in May, achieving 9 per cent year-on-year growth amid continuation of Covid-19 lockdowns

Indian Energy Exchange trades 6,540 MU of electricity volume in May
Updated On : 07 Jun 2021 | 1:22 PM IST

India unlikely to accept IEA's call to stop new fossil fuel investments

"We do not think the report by IEA has been vetted by the member countries as a position document", said a senior source in the government

India unlikely to accept IEA's call to stop new fossil fuel investments
Updated On : 22 May 2021 | 6:30 AM IST

India's power consumption grows 24.35% in March, says Power Ministry

Power consumption in the country grew 24.35 per cent in March at 123.05 billion units (BU) over the corresponding month a year ago, showing a revival in the economic activities

India's power consumption grows 24.35% in March, says Power Ministry
Updated On : 01 Apr 2021 | 10:47 AM IST

Gujarat: Rs 1,715 cr in electricity duty of industries waived in two years

The Gujarat Government waived a total of Rs 1,715 crore in electricity duty of over 16,000 industrial units in the last two years, the Legislative Assembly was informed on Tuesday

Gujarat: Rs 1,715 cr in electricity duty of industries waived in two years
Updated On : 09 Mar 2021 | 11:36 PM IST

Commercial power demand pick-up to take 6 months: Tata Power DDL CEO

"Ultimately, it is state discoms that do not have the desired level of performance. Private discoms have a good level of service and transparency as is evident in Delhi," he says

Commercial power demand pick-up to take 6 months: Tata Power DDL CEO
Updated On : 26 Jan 2021 | 12:24 AM IST