July 2021
BHEL lands mega order from NPCIL for steam generators
- Jul 9, 2021
Central PSU engineering firm Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has won a major order for the supply of 12 steam Generators from Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL). In a release, BHEL said that the order, valued at Read more
Interregional power transfer up 23 per cent in first two months of FY22
- Jul 9, 2021
The quantum of interregional electricity transfer was up 23 per cent in the April-May period of FY22, according to latest statistics released by National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC). According to the NLDC report, the first two months of FY22 Read more
Renewable capacity addition to improve in FY22: ICRA
- Jul 9, 2021
Despite the slowdown in renewable capacity addition in FY21 to 7.4 GW from 8.7 GW in FY20, ICRA expects an improved performance in FY22. In a release, the credit rating agency said that while performance in FY21 was subdued Read more
BLP Group joins hands with Sharper Shape for AI-based power grid monitoring
- Jul 8, 2021
BLP Industry.AI, the enterprise artificial intelligence subsidiary of power generator Bharat Light & Power Pvt. Ltd., has entered into a strategic partnership with US-based Sharper Shape to provide solutions for power grid monitoring and maintenance through aerial inspection Read more
TPCODL ties up with IndusInd Bank to ease electricity bill payment in rural Odisha
- Jul 8, 2021
With a view to enhancing digital payment from rural areas, TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL) has now collaborated with BFIL, IndusInd bank for accepting bill payment through Bharat Money Stores. Around 8500+ Bharat Money Stores, the local kirana Read more
Power Minister R.K. Singh gets Union Cabinet Rank
- Jul 8, 2021
Union Power Minister Raj Kumar Singh has been elevated to Cabinet Minister rank from the earlier rank of Minister of State (MoS). R.K. Singh was administered oath as Union Cabinet Minister by President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Read more
GE Renewable Energy’s LM Wind Power produces its 44,444th wind turbine blade in India
- Jul 7, 2021
GE Renewable Energy announced, on July 7, 2021, that it produced the 44,444th wind turbine blade at LM Wind Power’s wind turbine blade manufacturing sites in India. These blades have been manufactured in the two factories located near Bengaluru, Read more
Power ministry begins search for next CERC Chairperson
- Jul 7, 2021
The Union power ministry has initiated the process of selecting a Chairperson for Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). The post, currently occupied by R.K. Pujari, will fall vacant on June 12, 2022. The power ministry has invited applications from Read more
Tata Power sets up EV charging station at Kevadia, first in home to “Statue of Unity”
- Jul 7, 2021
Tata Power has installed the first-ever DC fast electric vehicle charger at Kevadia in Gujarat – home to the “Statue of Unity”. App Support The Tata Power EZ Charge (Charging Station) at Kevadia, near the railway station, will become an Read more
ISGEC Hitachi Zosen bags US-destined order for critical reactors
- Jul 7, 2021
ISGEC Hitachi Zosen Ltd has received an order for the supply of four reactors for a US-based renewable energy project. In a stock exchange communication, ISGEC Heavy Engineering—a partner in ISGEC Hitachi Zosen Ltd—said that the order was Read more