Power
Year: 2021
Power
MPPaKVVCL: Ensuring reliable 24×7 power supply to consumers
Madhya Pradesh has been providing 24×7 electricity supply to almost all consumers in the state. Contributing to the state’s efforts […]
Power
Smart Upkeep: O&M strategies for substations and switchgear
Well-planned operations and maintenance (O&M) of substation and switchgear assures reliable supply and reduction in failures. Many failures can be […]
Editorial
Water
Gujarat government grants approval for development of STPs in nine municipal jurisdictions
The Gujarat government has granted in-principle approval for setting up of sewage treatment plants (STPs) in nine municipal jurisdictions in […]
Water
Bihar cabinet approves implementation of Katihar drainage project
The Bihar cabinet approved the implementation of the Katihar drainage project on June 1, 2021. The project involves the construction […]
Water
Union government lays foundation stone for 24×7 Patiala water supply scheme
The central government laid the foundation stone for the 24×7 Patiala water supply scheme on May 17, 2021. The project […]
Power
MNRE grants time extension for commissioning of renewable energy projects
The MNRE has notified an extension in the scheduled commissioning date (SCoD) of renewable energy projects in view of disruption […]
Power
Cabinet approves PLI scheme for battery storage systems
The union cabinet has approved a PLI scheme for battery storage systems. Currently, India reportedly imports battery storage equipment worth […]
Power
MNRE releases guidelines for PLI scheme for solar modules
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released guidelines for a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, the National Programme […]
Power
MoP issues draft National Electricity Policy 2021
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued the draft National Electricity Policy, 2021. The new policy focuses on improving the […]
Gas
India’s first floating LNG storage and regasification unit arrives in Maharashtra
In a notable development, the country’s first floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), Höegh Giant, arrived at H-Energy’s terminal at […]
Gas
IOC commissions two CNG station in Tamil Nadu
The Indian Oil Corporation has commissioned two compressed natural gas (CNG) stations in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The oil refining company […]
Power
MoP issues draft Bureau of Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2021
The MoP has issued the draft Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Manner and Intervals for Conduct of Energy Audit (Accounting) in […]
Power
MoP issues draft Electricity (Rights of Consumers) (Amendment) Rules, 2021
The MoP has issued the draft Electricity (Rights of Consumers) (Amendment) Rules, 2021, which allow net metering for rooftop solar […]
Power
IEX commences cross-border electricity trade for integrated South Asian market
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has commenced cross-border electricity trade (CBET) on its platform. It is a first-of-its-kind initiative, which […]
Water
Government of India and AFD expected to sign CFA for 24×7 Manimajra water supply project
The Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India, and the Agence Francaise de Development (AFD) are expected to sign a […]
Water
Cost of 24×7 Manimajra water supply project revised
The cost of the 24×7 Manimajra water supply project has been revised from Rs 4.4 billion to Rs 5.91 billion […]
Power
Power ministry launches CESL’s Gram Ujala scheme
The union power minister has launched Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) Gram Ujala scheme that seeks to distribute LED bulbs […]
Power
NTPC commissions 660 MW unit at Tanda STPS in Uttar Pradesh
NTPC Limited has commissioned the 660 MW Unit 2 of the 2×660 Tanda Super Thermal Power Station (STPS) Stage II […]