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Short-term power market gains as long-term PPAs recede, shows data

The share of short-term power market moved up from 6.1 per cent in FY09 to 11.7 per cent in FY19, shows data released by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

Cheaper power for new units irks existing players in Madhya Pradesh

The differentiation, the industry has contended, is not allowed under the provisions of Electricity Act, 2003

India to have a National Electricity Discom, NTPC-Power Grid sign MoU

Move could also usher another round of power distribution reforms such as separation of content and carriage business

Giving more people LPG connections among govt's energy reforms focus

The Petroleum Ministry is looking at a mechanism for strengthening its energy access scheme, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Ujjwala which gave 71.9 million connections since 2016

India's weak electricity demand signals more slowdown pain ahead

The weakening demand and generation also hurts an electricity distribution reform that sought to revive ailing power retailers

Pumped hydro storage needs $20 billion investment in India: Study

Globally, PHS is an established, proven and cost-effective technology for storing electricity at times of high generation and or low demand which can then be released into peak demand periods

Odisha electrifies 2.2 million more households, achieves 'Power for All'

The Governor waxed on the achievements of the state government, notably in the farm sector

Time-of-day pricing can de-stress India's electricity sector: Study

The report faulted India's current flat tariff system as it offered little incentive for network or consumer efficiency through load smoothing

Govt eyes to make all electricity meters prepaid in 3 yrs as pro-poor step

The government plans to make all electricity meters smart prepaid in three years in a bid to cut transmission and distribution losses, an official statement said. "Move towards smart meters is a pro-poor step as consumers need not pay the whole month's bill in one go, they can pay as per their requirements," it said. The Power Ministry has decided to make all meters smart prepaid in three years from April 1, 2019. "This step is likely to bring revolution in power sector by way of reduction in AT&C losses, better health of DISCOMs, incentivisation of energy conservation, ease of bill payments and doing away with the paper bills," it said. Manufacturing of smart prepaid meters will also generate skilled employment for the youth. State governments had earlier signed the Power for All document and had agreed to supply power round the clock to their consumers. Under this, "the distribution licensee shall provide 24x7 power to their consumers by 1st April, 2019 or earlier. However the

The evolution of LED and beyond

The evolution of LED and beyond

Power prices see a spike as states go on buying spree in poll season

India has general elections next year with the present government's tenure expiring May 2019

New generation from this Viking city is reshaping European electricity mkts

The companies employ more than 300 people in Aarhus for this niche market, split across at least six firms including Danske

Demand for electricity in October spikes 12% on diesel price hike

Sector executives pointed out that increase in electricity demand shot up power prices in the spot power market

Will electricity trade usher in a new era of cooperation in South Asia?

The initial focus on a strong bilateral form of power trade has set the pace for future investments in viable interconnections in the region

23 mn homes in villages still without power, 17% don't have drinking water

The first mobile phone call in India was made in 1995; now, 23 years later, 43,000-odd inhabited villages do not have mobiles services

Govt aims to electrify 100,000 homes per day to cover 37 million by Dec 13

Under the Saubhagya Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana, free electricity connections to all households will be provided

UDAY fails to save UPs bleeding Discoms, 49% homes without power: Study

To meet the central government's '24x7 Power' For All by 2022 target, the state would have to electrify 300,000 houses every month

Now, India is the third largest electricity producer ahead of Russia, Japan

The power sector has a 100% FDI permit, which boosted FDI inflows in the sector

A structural problem: Why your electricity bill has been going up

The average price for traded power has ranged from Rs 2-3 per unit in the recent past

India boosts nuclear power generation as cabinet approves 10 atomic plants

Each reactor will have the capacity to produce 700 MW of electricity