World energy issues monitor 2024
In a world where the demands for secure, affordable and sustainable energy are ever-increasing, global and national energy systems are showing signs of deficiencies and strains everywhere. There is an
Power Transmission
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Discom signs agreement with solar firm to procure 100 MW wind power
BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) has inked a power sale agreement with SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) to procure 100 MW of wind-power. A senior EDMC official said with this agreement, BSES
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Burden on hydropower units for short-term balancing of renewable power systems
<p>There is a general need to change hydropower operational regimes to balance the growing contribution of variable renewable energy sources in power systems. Quantifying the burden on generation equipment
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Rooftop solar systems could help reduce power bills: Study
Solar system costs have declined by 27 per cent over the past three years. However, despite a 30-per cent government subsidy, households have installed only about 400 MW of rooftop solar across the country.
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New advanced system to reduce farm power failures
Nagpur: In order to reduce extremely high number of complaints of farm transformer breakdowns, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) has decided to go in for an advanced system
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Bangladesh is keen on buying renewable power from India
Aims to supply electricity to all households by next July, says its Power Secretary India’s neighbour Bangladesh is exploring the possibility of expanding electricity trade between the two countries
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Green certificates sales down 32 per cent on power exchanges in June
Sale of renewable energy certificates has declined by about 32 per cent to 8.96 lakh in June on Indian Energy Exchange and Power Exchange India Ltd as compared to 13.15 lakh in May this year, as per official
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Maharashtra may auction 2,000 MW solar capacity by August 15
The state's 1,000 MW solar auction in May initially faced troubles, but was eventually completed. The Maharashtra government is planning to auction around 2,000 MW of solar capacity by August 15. The
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PSPCL ready to meet power needs this season
With three days to go for the official paddy sowing season to start, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has ensured 13,000 MW of power generation to meet an expected demand of 12,500 MW
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600 MW K’taka solar projects stuck over new wheeling, transmission charges
A total of 600 MW solar power projects, set up with investment of Rs 2,500 crore under the open access scheme, in Karnataka have come under severe stress after the state electricity regulator last month
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Retail tariffs for electricity consumers in Maharashtra: a forward looking assessment
The four components of an electricity bill and the factors that influence them are as follows: Power procurement costs: The cost to generate power is driven by the overall mix of generation, the cost