Page 3 - Power Supply

Rajasthan CM Gehlot describes power outage in country as 'national crisis'

Terming power outage a "national crisis", Ashok Gehlot expressed concern over the shortage of coal supply in the country and the simultaneous increase in electricity demand during summer

India's peak power supply touches record level of 204 GW on Thursday

India's peak power demand met or highest supply in a day touched all-time high of 204.65 GW on Thursday amid ongoing heatwave sweeping through vast swathes of country increasing demand for electricity

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

Industrial disruption and widespread power cuts are bad news for corporate India, as economic activity has just started to pick up after months of stagnation

Peak power supply across India crosses record 201GW mark

It has surpassed last year's (record of) maximum demand met of 200.539 GW which occurred on 7th July 2021, it informed

Assocham calls for zero import duty on coal to tackle power supply issues

Several states are reeling under power shortages with the situation being further affected by extra-ordinary heatwave setting in quite early this year

Power supply issues are affecting industries in Goa, says CII

On Wednesday, Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar had claimed Goa does not face any power supply issues like in states such as Andhra Pradesh.

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Power supply could worsen in the near term

Power crisis: Inter-ministerial coordination in spotlight again

Numbers indicate that the availability of rakes or freight wagons is a key issue that may lead to a possible power crisis by June

Peak power demand up 12% at 198.47 GW, may cross 200 GW-mark in April

According to the power ministry data, the peak power demand met was 177.20 GW on April 1, 2021.

Regulator asks power exchanges to cap bid prices as demand surges

The prices discovered at the power exchanges have remained significantly high during the last few days.

Central govt allocates power from its plants, DERC has no jurisdiction

If any reallocation is to be done it is only on the request of the state government; and that also in case any other state is willing to take the surrendered power

Govt agencies told to ensure round-the-clock power supply amid strike

Ahead of the two-day nationwide strike, the power ministry advised all the state-run utilities to be on high alert and ensure round-the-clock electricity supply and stability of national grid.

Japan lifts power outage warning in Tokyo, but supply outlook fragile

Japan lifted a warning of potential blackouts for the Tokyo region as weather and conservation efforts improved, but the supply outlook still appears fragile with several coal-fired plants offline

Ukraine braces for power outage as Russian forces aim energy system

The Ukrainian city of Energodar has been blocked by Russian forces from all sides, while the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) is operating stably

UP elections: Free electricity promises in the era of power reforms

From Agra to Etawah to Mainpuri, which was the bastion of Mulayam Singh Yadav, for years, rural consumers are content with domestic electricity supply of 12-18 hours

Odisha govt invests in power infrastructure to provide 24x7 power supply

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said the state government is investing significantly in improving power infrastructure to provide 24x7 quality power to all.

Afghanistan: Many factories in Kandahar go dark due to power shortage

Amid the power crisis, various factories have been closed down in Afghanistan's Kandahar province due to lack of electricity, Pajhwok Afghan News reported.Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in mid-August, many electricity supply projects have been halted for the past four months.Officials at Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) said that the main reason for halting these projects is the suspension of funds from the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank and the United States development aid to Afghanistan, Tolo News has reported.Turkmenistan's 500 KV electricity transmission to Afghanistan is one of these projects, which was transferring electricity from the border of Turkmenistan to Sheberghan's Aqina port and then to the Alvazun plain of Kunduz and finally to the Arghandi district of Kabul. Only 10 per cent of the work needs to be finished."90 per cent of the 500 KV line project is completed and only 10 per cent of its work remains. If the ADB allows it, we can complete .

60% of power supply restored in Jammu and Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha

The UT has been facing a widespread power shutdown since Sunday

Greater payment security net for gencos to ensure 24x7 power supply

A greater payment security mechanism for power generation companies to ensure timely payouts for supply of electricity will be in focus in 2022 as stricter rules are on the anvil for 24x7 power supply

China coal output hits record in November to ensure winter supply

China, the world's biggest coal miner and consumer, produced 370.84 million tonnes of the dirty fossil fuel last month, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Wednesday.