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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Tata-Rel Infra deal to spare city power shock
MUMBAI: About 24 lakh power consumers in suburban Mumbai may be saved from a big hike in their electricity bills with Reliance Infrastructure and Tata Power deciding to bury the hatchet. The two companies had been at war over the allocation of power capacity.
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Three cos get GERC nod to distribute power to SEZs
Ahmedabad : Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has given in principle approvals to three companies Essar, Torrent and Suzlon for distribution of power in their respective special economic zones (SEZs) in the state.
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CERC to set new criteria of power generation, transmission
Electricity tariffs may change as power sector regulator Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) will soon announce new parameters determining the cost of generation and transmission for thermal power projects.
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Sharp fall in wind power generation
Chennai: Electricity generation from wind mills installed in Tamil Nadu fell sharply to 16.71 million units on Saturday, compared with 34.72 million units the previous day. On Thursday, the windmills in the State generated a record 41.16 million units
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Citizens to pay more for power
Mumbai: The distribution wing of the Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB), now Mahavitaran (MV), proposes to increase the rate of electricity supplied to consumers across the board within the next few weeks.
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UP Govt signs MoUs to privatise distribution of power in Agra, Kanpur
Lucknow: The Mayawati Government on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ahmedabad-based Torrent Power, which will function as a franchisee for distribution of power in Kanpur and Agra cities in Uttar Pradesh.
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Bengal seeks Centres nod for hydroelectric project in Bhutan
The West Bengal Government has approached the Centre with a proposal to set up a hydroelectric power project in Bhutan under the Indo-Bhutan bilateral framework. The proposal, if approved, will allow West Bengal to use Bhutan as an offshore generation hub.
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Villages to get 3-phase power supply
With the completion of an ambitious project of segregating domestic and agriculture load, all villages in Haryana will get three-phase power supply for the entire duration during which power is supplied. The idea behind the move is to ensure that there is no shortage of power for drinking water and other activities dependent on three-phase power supply.
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RPower to invest Rs 12,000 cr in Arunachal
Anil Ambani-led Reliance Power will invest over Rs 12,000 crore for executing 2,520-MW hydro power projects in Arunachal Pradesh, to be commissioned in the next Five Year Plan (2012-17). "Reliance Power has signed an agreement with the Arunachal Pradesh government for developing 2,520 MW of hydro power projects in the state," a Reliance Power spokesperson said.
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A practical study for uninterrupted power supply to western Orissa
This paper describes a practical study for obtaining UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) to the limited load centers of western Orissa.