2020
PFC signs agreement with IIT-Kanpur for Smart Grid technology
- Jul 30, 2020
Power Finance Corporation (PFC), a government-owned NBFC, has signed a memorandum of agreement MoA with Indian Institute of Technology- Kanpur (IIT-K) for training, research, and entrepreneurship development in smart grid technology. Under the MoA, PFC Read more
CEA estimates 2.7 per cent energy surplus in FY21
- Jul 30, 2020
In its latest Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR), Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has envisaged India to have an energy surplus of 2.7 per cent in FY21 with the peak surplus for the year estimated at 9.1 per cent. The Read more
NHPC signs MoU with GEDCOL for floating solar projects in Odisha
- Jul 29, 2020
Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Ltd (GEDCOL) and NHPC Ltd recently signed a memorandum of understanding for development of 500 mw of floating solar projects in Odisha. This MoU provides a framework under which GEDCOL and NHPC shall Read more
EWEC Announces Partners for world’s largest solar plant
- Jul 29, 2020
Emirates Water & Electricity Company (EWEC), the water and electricity utility of UAE, has announced the award for the world’s largest solar power plant. Consortium comprising TAQA, Masdar, EDF and JinkoPower sign PPA with EWEC for a 2 GW Read more
New EPLAN Data Portal integrated in cloud environment
- Jul 28, 2020
The newest version of EPLAN Data Portal, which provides users with component and device data for design engineering over the web, was released in early June 2020. The Portal is now exclusively integrated into the EPLAN ePulse cloud Read more
UL launches BIS-recognised testing service for solar PV inverters
- Jul 28, 2020
Global safety science company UL has announced the launch of testing services for solar photovoltaic (PV) inverter manufacturers in India. UL has expanded its facility in Bengaluru to help manufacturers comply with requirements of the standards Read more
CPSE power projects face 44 pc cost overrun: MOSPI report
- Jul 27, 2020
The latest report on project implementation released by Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MOSPI) shows that projects under the power ministry have seen total cost escalation of 44 per cent. The latest report gives the position as of Read more
Tata Power- DDL strengthens “No Power Supply” registration process
- Jul 27, 2020
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd, catering to a population 7 million in north Delhi, has strengthened the “No Power Supply (NPS)” registration process by introducing a member of digital modes during the ongoing monsoon season. Missed Call, WhatsApp, Mobile Read more
IEEMA welcomes government policy on bidding by border-sharing countries
- Jul 25, 2020
IEEMA has welcomed Government of India’s move of restricting bidders from the country’s immediate neighbours. The industry apex body has also assured full support, on behalf of its members, to meet the country’s requirements. Relaxation will be provided for Read more
Adani Transmission sees 17 pc growth in transformation capacity
- Jul 24, 2020
Adani Transmission, in its latest performance update, has said that the company’s transformation capacity saw a 17.2 per cent year-on-year growth, as of June 30, 2020. As of the end of Q1FY20 (which is June 30, 2020), the transformation Read more