January 2021
PGCIL wins two TBCB projects, both for green energy evacuation
- Jan 30, 2021
Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) has been declared as the successful bidder for two transmission schemes, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode. In a stock exchange filing, PGCIL said both the projects involve evacuation of power from Read more
Energy efficiency has brought down India’s energy intensity: Economic Survey
- Jan 30, 2021
Enhanced energy efficiency has succeeded in bringing down India’s energy intensity, observes the newly-released Economic Survey 2021. Energy intensity, in general, is understood as the amount of energy required to produce one unit of output. If less energy is Read more
Unit-2 of Meja thermal power project to go commercial soon
- Jan 29, 2021
NTPC, in a stock exchange filing on January 29, 2021, said that the Unit-2 of its Meja thermal power plant in Uttar Pradesh will start commercial operations on January 31, 2021. The Meja power plant, promoted by Meja Urja Read more
We aim to improve our global market share across all business segments: Triveni Turbines
- Jan 29, 2021
Triveni Turbine Ltd is India’s largest manufacturer of industrial steam turbines with a dominant share of 60 per cent in the domestic market, and an impressive international presence. In this exclusive Read more
First public electric vehicle charging station in Goa inaugurated
- Jan 29, 2021
The first public electric vehicle charging station in Goa was inaugurated on January 28, 2021. The inauguration was done at the hands of Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant. The EV charging unit is part of the Green Read more
Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International Ltd
- Jan 29, 2021
“We have delivered a steady performance for the quarter, amidst global uncertainties. Our Railway and Civil businesses continue their growth momentum as they expand their portfolio in new and emerging segments. Despite the challenging environment, we have been Read more
Vikram Solar commissions Uttar Pradesh’s largest solar project, for NTPC
- Jan 29, 2021
Vikram Solar has announced the completion of a 140-mw solar plant project commissioned for NTPC Ltd at Bilhaur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Spread across 700 acres, the 140-mw the solar project also includes a 33/132kV switchyard. The expected annual energy Read more
Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ Digital Enterprise solutions join Hitachi’s “Lumada” Portfolio
- Jan 29, 2021
Hitachi ABB Power Grids and Hitachi Vantara have announced the integration of Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ Digital Enterprise (DE) flagship solutions within the Lumada portfolio of advanced digital solutions and services for turning data into insights. The two Hitachi Read more
Smart meter installation begins for Rajasthan Smart Grid project
- Jan 28, 2021
Installation of smart meters has begun for the Smart Grid Project of state power distribution utility Jaipur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Ltd (JVVNL). A recent status report of National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) indicates that smart meter installations have begun Read more
Upcoming Union Budget likely to focus on power distribution
- Jan 28, 2021
Reliable media reports suggest that the upcoming Union Budget: 2021-22 will have a significant emphasis on reviving the power distribution sector. The budgetary allocation to the power ministry for FY22 is likely to be in the region of Rs.15,000 Read more