2021
Power ministry begins search for next CERC Chairperson
- Jul 7, 2021
The Union power ministry has initiated the process of selecting a Chairperson for Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). The post, currently occupied by R.K. Pujari, will fall vacant on June 12, 2022. The power ministry has invited applications from Read more
Tata Power sets up EV charging station at Kevadia, first in home to “Statue of Unity”
- Jul 7, 2021
Tata Power has installed the first-ever DC fast electric vehicle charger at Kevadia in Gujarat – home to the “Statue of Unity”. App Support The Tata Power EZ Charge (Charging Station) at Kevadia, near the railway station, will become an Read more
ISGEC Hitachi Zosen bags US-destined order for critical reactors
- Jul 7, 2021
ISGEC Hitachi Zosen Ltd has received an order for the supply of four reactors for a US-based renewable energy project. In a stock exchange communication, ISGEC Heavy Engineering—a partner in ISGEC Hitachi Zosen Ltd—said that the order was Read more
Discoms given freedom to terminate PPAs of 25-year old generation plants
- Jul 7, 2021
The Union power ministry has given the freedom to power distribution companies to discontinue or continue drawing power from a power generation plant that has completed 25 years of operation. According to a reliable media report, the Union power Read more
SJVN completes tunnel excavation work of Naitwar Mori project
- Jul 6, 2021
Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director, SJVN triggered the last blast to mark the completion of heading excavation of the 4.3-km head race tunnel (HRT) associated with the Naitwar Mori hydropower project in Uttarakhand. The 60-mw Naitwar Mori Read more
ABB India Ltd appoints Kiran Dutt as President, Electrification Business
- Jul 6, 2021
ABB India Ltd, in a release, said that it has appointed Kiran Dutt as President of its Electrification Business. Kiran Dutt Read more
TNERC makes use of RCD mandatory, aims to prevent electrical accidents
- Jul 6, 2021
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has notified new provisions in the Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code, mandating the installation of residual current device (RCD) in all electricity service connections. The rated residual operating current of the RCD must Read more
Digitally-enabled and connected assets are the foundation of an intelligent grid: Siemens Energy
- Jul 6, 2021
In April this year, Siemens Energy launched “SensSolution” -- the world's first power transmission solution with holistic cloud connectivity and designated web Read more
MCX signs MoU with EEX for electricity derivates
- Jul 6, 2021
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) and European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) have entered into an MoU, with respect to electricity derivates. The objective of the MoU is knowledge sharing and exchanging of expertise on electricity derivative products. Read more
ISTS waiver can boost 20 GW of renewable capacity, says CARE Ratings
- Jul 5, 2021
In a release, CARE Ratings said that it expects the recently-announced waiver of ISTS charges to benefit 20 GW of upcoming wind and solar power capacity. “Given the current circumstances, this extension provides a timely boost to the renewable Read more