Peak power demand in north India hits record high
All utilities have been advised to maintain a high state of alert and minimise forced outages of equipment, says power ministry
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Why EV Charging Infra Rots
India's EV push faces the grim reality of non-standardised charging stations, poor maintenance, power and payment outages.
AT&C losses down from 23% to 16% due to reforms: Power Ministry
The Centre launched the revamped distribution sector scheme (RDSS) – a reform-based and results-linked scheme in July 2021.
Share of non-fossil based power generation capacity to be 68.4% by 2032: Govt
For 2026-27, the likely installed power generation capacity is 6,09,591 MW (Megawatt).
Economy in full flow! Decade-best growth in energy demand in FY23
India's energy requirement in financial year 2022-23 increased by 9.5% compared to the previous financial year as per data released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
Govt crafts multi-pronged strategy for electricity supply in summer months
The Ministry of Power has also directed NTPC to run its 5000 MW gas-based power stations during the crunch period in April-May.
Power cost variation of discoms to be passed on to consumers
Industry sources say the move, which will burden consumers, is part of the attempts to improve the poor financial health of distribution companies.
Import coal for blending or face 5% cut in domestic supply: Govt tells power utilities
Power minister RK Singh has expressed concern that tender process for coal import has either not started or not completed in some states.
Chinese hackers target India's power grid near Ladakh
Power minister RK Singh says that two unsuccessful attempts were made by Chinese hackers to target electricity distribution grid centres near Ladakh.
Budget 2021: Can green energy receive a boost?
The Indian government has highlighted in the past—especially through various policy interventions—how green energy is the future we need to embrace. Can we expect more on this from the Budget 2021?
