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Power distribution privatization likely to be discussed in monsoon session

Several reforms-linked measures in the power distribution space are likely to be discussed at the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, it is reliably learnt.

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Over 3.6 lakh LED bulbs distributed so far under GRAM UJALA

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Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) has so far distributed over 3.60 lakh LED bulbs under the “GRAM UJALA” scheme launched in March this year.

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PTC India reports impressive growth in FY21 trading volumes

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PTC India has reported a nearly 21 per cent year-on-year growth in trading volumes during FY21.

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EESL’s smart meter order pipeline reaches 15 million

EESL’s smart meter | T&D India

Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) had an order pipeline of around 15 million smart meters, as of June 2021. This was one of the observations of “The India Story”, a booklet launched by Power Minister R. K. Singh, on June 25, 2021.

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Power transmission upgrade improves in early months of FY22

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The addition of power transmission infrastructure showed improvement in the first two months of FY22, compared with the same period of FY21.

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Regulatory constraints pose headwinds for OA-based RE projects: ICRA

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Regulatory headwinds in the open access (OA) segment notwithstanding, the outlook on the renewable energy sector remains stable, notes a release from credit rating agency ICRA.

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PGCIL to sharpen focus on intrastate transmission network

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Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd is planning to enlarge its role in the intrastate power transmission network upgrade, according to the company’s CMD, K. Sreekant.

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HPL Electric gets clearance for smart meters based on NB-IoT technology

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HPL Electric & Power Ltd has received approval and production clearance from an unnamed private power distribution utility in Delhi, for NB-IoT smart meters.

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Waiver timeline on ISTS charges extended, scope now includes PSP, BESS

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The Union power ministry, in its order dated June 21, 2021, has extended the waiver on interstate transmission charges, applicable to electricity generated from solar and wind power projects.

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PGCIL proposes VSC technology for upcoming Leh transmission system

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Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has suggested to use modern VSC technology for the proposed Leh power transmission scheme.

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