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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Karnakata govt prohibits sale of exportable power, cites deficit
The Karnataka government has invoked Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003, prohibiting the open access and sale of exportable power by generators outside the state. The directive would come into effect
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Preparing for smart grid technologies: A behavioral decision research approach to understanding consumer expectations about smart meters
With the enactment of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, U.S. President Obama made a public commitment to a new approach to energy production and transmission in the United States. It features
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Transmission losses come down to 3.74 percent
Bhopal : Considerable reduction in transmission losses has been registered in the state during the last nine years. The percentage of transmission losses was 7.93 in the year 2002-03, which has come down
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Determination of tariff for procurement by the distribution licensees and others from solar energy projects
In exercise of the powers conferred under Sections 61 (h), 62 (1) (a), and 86 (1) (e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), guidelines of the National Electricity Policy, 2005, Tariff Policy, 2006
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Get ready to pay more for power
NEW DELHI: An increase in electricity tariffs appears inevitable across the country as a result of the new coal-pricing regime implemented by state-run monopoly Coal India ( CIL), the power ministry has
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Power transmission via Rohtang tunnel on cards
Shimla: The transmission of power from the hydel projects located in the Chandrabhaga basin will be undertaken through the 9-km-long Rohtang tunnel, thereby reducing the total cost of transmission by several
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12th Plan may target capacity addition of 1,00,000 MW
For the 12th Plan Period (2012-17), the Government may fix power capacity addition target at around 1,00,000 megawatt. This is the Power Ministry's proposal to the Planning Commission. “The final call
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PM assures resolution to power sector woes; Cos to be set up
Troubled by problems like coal shortage, high fuel prices and delayed green clearances, top industrialists engaged in power sector, including Ratan Tata and Anil Ambani, today met Prime Minister Manmohan
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Navi Mumbai airport yet to get forest clearance and HC nod
The wait for the Navi Mumbai international airport is getting longer. The state-run City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco), nodal agency for the project, is yet to get forest clearance and approval of the Bombay High Court. Though the project had received environment clearance on November 22, 2010, the acquisition of 475 hectares of private land continues to be a major hurdle, as Cidco and the villagers, who are now demanding a compensation of Rs 20 crore per acre, are yet to arrive at a consensus.
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Central project to boost power supply in 14 towns
Mandi: Fourteen towns, including Mandi, Sundernagar and Kullu, in the state are set to get rid of the frequent breakdown of power supply and low voltage as the state electricity board is overhauling its