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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Govt will need to invest Rs 15.70 lakh cr for 24x7 power supply by 2018-19: report
Sub-group appointed by Forum of Regulators suggests fuel linkage for power generation & a special purpose vehicle to provide clearance to miners The Centre will need a whopping Rs 15.70-lakh crore to
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Coal, energy output to double by 2019, says Goyal
Says lakhs of crores of rupees will flow into the coal bearing states by the auction of coal blocks through e-auction Piyush Goyal, Union minister of power, coal and new and renewable energy on Saturday
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The long road to recovery
Power plants, highways, railways and seaports, meant to be the engines of India's economic growth, are now its Achilles heel. The 2014 World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report cites poor infrastructure
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Solar body approaches RERC door to cut high transmission charges
Rajasthan Solar Association (RSA) has approached Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) for rationalization of inter-state transmission charges for solar plants in the state. Currently, solar
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Javadekar eases green norms for linear projects
Environment ministry has allowed a major relaxation for faster execution of all 'linear' projects including roads, rail, power transmission lines, water supply lines and laying of optic fiber cables. All
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Africa clean energy corridor: analysis of infrastructure for renewable power in Eastern and Southern Africa
The Africa Clean Energy Corridor initiative aims to transform the continent’s energy mix by promoting the development of clean, indigenous, cost-effective renewable power options. A comprehensive report
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Govt cuts red tape to get road, rail, other 'linear' projects off the ground faster
Environment ministry has allowed a major relaxation for faster execution of all linear projects including roads, rail, power transmission lines, water supply lines and laying of optic fibre cables. All
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The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2014
A Bill further to amend the Electricity Act, 2003. This Act may be called the Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2014. The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2014 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Minister of
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Germany extends first-ever loan for power transmission
DHAKA: The German Development Bank KfW, on-behalf of the German government, signed on Sunday an agreement with Bangladesh to provide fund for power transmission. The fund of 60 million euros, which is
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Scheme for development of solar parks and ultra mega solar power projects
The scheme aims to provide a huge impetus to solar energy generation by acting as a flagship demonstration facility to encourage project developers and investors, prompting additional projects of similar