June 2020
Coal mine auctions to boost production, reduce imports
- Jun 19, 2020
The mega auction of 41 coal blocks by the Centre, announced on June 18, 2020, is expected to significantly boost domestic production while curbing imports of this mineral fuel. This is the first auction conducted after the passage Read more
CTU operations of PGCIL to be hived off
- Jun 18, 2020
In a very significant move, the Union ministry of power has directed Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) to hive off its operations as the “Central Transmission Utility” (CTU) into a separate entity. The move to separate the CTU Read more
75F Launches Epidemic Mode to Make Workplaces Safe in COVID-19 Crisis
- Jun 17, 2020
As offices prepare to reopen across India, buildings are the new front in the fight against COVID-19. Today, 75F has announced “75F Epidemic ModeTM”, a new HVAC software sequence that ensures commercial buildings are healthier while keeping employees Read more
Fluence introduces sixth-gen energy storage technology
- Jun 17, 2020
Fluence, a Siemens and AES company, has unveiled its sixth-generation energy storage technology stack combining factory-built hardware, advanced software and data-driven intelligence. Drawing on more than 12 years of industry leadership and innovation, the new technology is changing the Read more
‘Renewables and e-mobility are two key areas for India’
- Jun 17, 2020
Pushing towards more renewable energy sources, and shifting to e-mobility are two areas in the energy space that India needs to seriously pursue, according to Cedrik Neike, CEO of Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Also a member of the Managing Board Read more
Tata Power clinches 120-mw solar project in Gujarat
- Jun 16, 2020
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has received a letter of award from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd to develop a 120-mw solar project in Gujarat. With this 120-mw project, Tata Power’s renewable Read more
IEX launches IGX, India’s first gas trading platform
- Jun 16, 2020
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), on June 15, 2020, launched Indian Gas Exchange (IGX), the first nationwide online delivery-based gas trading platform. IGX will offer six market products at three physical hubs, to begin with. Read more
Stelmec’s STATCOM technology: A big success with GETCO
- Jun 15, 2020
This case study, authored by Amar Arsiwala, explores the impact of the installation of Static Synchronous Compensator technology at the existing 220kV substation located in Timbdi, Gujarat. The STATCOM solution Read more
Triveni Turbine order inflow drops 7pc in FY20
- Jun 15, 2020
Owing largely to a drop in export orders, Triveni Turbine Ltd witnessed a 7 per cent fall in order inflows during FY20. According to a company release, TTL achieved order inflows of Rs.7.9 billion in FY20 that was 7 Read more
Tata Power DDL sees surge in online bill payments
- Jun 15, 2020
During the lockdown, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd received more than 90 per cent of its bill payments from digital modes. It the months of April and May, the utility saw zero cash bill payments. Before that, only 65 per Read more