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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Coal supply, demand woes short circuit power output
Much to the discomfort of the consumers already facing frequent power cuts, rising price of coal in the international market, reluctance of state electricity boards (SEBs) to buy costly power generated from imported coal have forced several power companies to cut down their overall electricity generation.
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Government to generate cheap power
BHUBANESWAR: The State Government has decided to seek the help of Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS) for setting up mini and micro hydel projects for generation of clean and cheap electricity. A decision to this effect was taken at a high-level meeting presided over by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik here today.
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CM Mayawati would inaugurate projects worth Rs 4000 crore
Chief Minister Mayawati would inaugurate projects worth Rs 4000 crore on Saturday when she would turn 55 despite Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leadership's appeal to party workers for a simple celebration of her birthday. The people of the state would get 250 new power sub-stations, 22 power distribution centres, road over-bridges, rail overhead bridge and Sewage Treatment Plants as Chief Minister
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Development of 1200 KV transmission system in India
To meet growing power transfer requirement from uneven distribution of energy resources, 1200 kV AC system is being planned to establish high capacity corridor. Reactive power management for 1200 kV AC system is an important aspect for which detailed analysis is required to identify suitable static and dynamic reactive compensation devices.
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$89.7 mn ADB loan for State power sector
As part of the initiative to boost power sector in the State by reducing transmission and distribution losses and upgrading the power work facilities, the Government of India today signed a loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for $89.7 million under the Assam Power Sector Enhancement Programme, Tranche- II.
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Rs 2500 crore spent on enhancing power supply and strengthening network
Rs 2500 crore has been spent on increasing power supply and strengthening network under ADB Project in the state during the last five years. Under the project, 220 KV and 132 KV sub stations and lines have been constructed after strengthening transmission network. As a result of this, power generation capacity has increased by 3 thousand 162 megawatts.
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Birsinghpur, Sarni, Pench power plants awarded
Chairman of State Electricity Board and CMD of East Region Electricity Distribution Company Pankaj Agrawal on Friday awarded Birsinghpur, Sarni and Pench power stations of Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited for excellent performance in generating power. Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station, Birsinghpur was conferred with the first 'Excellent Performance Award' for building the image
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2011 summer may not be power starved
LUCKNOW: Good news is in for power starved Uttar Pradesh. By April, the state would be richer by over 1400 MW, raising hope of respite from power cuts in summers. To begin with, the first unit of the 600 MW at Anpara C is likely to get operational from February 15.
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Access to energy - enhancing effectiveness in electricity distribution and end use
This report provides an overview of the joint Ministry of Power-UNDP project that seeks to improve access to clean energy and demonstrate mechanisms to manage more effectively, energy and electricity at district levels in Chhattisgarh and Orissa. Access to clean energy is an important ingredient of any energy and development policy.
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Tripura to earn Rs 150 cr annually from power
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