Andhra Pradesh has wind potential of 1,000 MW per annum totalling to 15,000 MW…

According to Indian Wind Power Association’s Chairman, Andhra Pradesh has potential to add 1,000 MW wind capacity per annum with the total potential of 15,000 MW.   However, according to Mr. Rangaian, Chairman IWPA, local issues, lower tariff structure, clearances and need for power purchase agreements are matters that the association...

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MPERC to revise tariff determination norms for solar projects…

Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) is planning to revise the norms for determination of tariff for procurement of power from solar energy based power projects.   It is expected that tariffs for for solar photovoltaic (PV) and roof top solar power projects will fall thanks to the revised benchmarks for capital...

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UERC invited consultancy proposals for MYT petitions of state utilities…

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has invited proposals for appointment of consultants to assist in examining and analysing the business plan and multi year tariff (MYT) petitions received state utilities for the first year of the control period FY 2013-14 to FY 2015-16..   This include distribution licensee...

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JSEB to appoint franchisee for power distribution at Jamshedpur, Ranchi & Dhanbad areas through competitive bidding process…

Jharkhand State Electricity Board (JSEB) is planning to appoint franchisee for the power distribution at Jamshedpur, Ranchi and Dhanbad areas through competitive bidding process.   JSEB has issue tenders for the same some time before.   The project encompasses all activities relating to distribution of power to the existing...

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BHEL received Rs. 380 Crore order from RRVUNL for a 160 MW Gas project in Rajasthan…

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has recently received an Rs. 380 Crore order from Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) for setting up a 160 MW gas based power plant  in Rajasthan.   The order is to set up the 160 MW Combined Cycke Power Plant at Jaisalmer District of Rajasthan.   The scope of work under...

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“Energy Revolution Bihar” to commence from today…

An International Renewable Energy business conclave called “Energy Revolution Bihar” is commencing at Patna from today whose primary focus will be on Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE).   The conclave is supposed to discuss the ways and means by which DRE can be used as a tool to remove energy deficit in the Bihar state.  ...

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States agree on draft terms on coal block allocation to PSUs…

State governments have agreed with the Centre on draft terms and conditions for allocation of coal blocks to public sector companies, sources said today. "The chief secretaries of state governments have agreed to draft terms and conditions for allocation of coal blocks to government companies during a meeting organised by the Coal...

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Indian Government to form a policy for allocations of offshore wind farms…

  Power India found that, the Government of India is seeking to devise a policy to allocate though auction offshore wind farms in a way similar to auction of oil and gas blocks.   Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has constituted an inter ministerial panel of secretaries including heads of pertinent organizations such...

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DERC to specify minimum quantum of renewable power (RPO) to be procured by the Discoms…

Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission will soon start the process of defining minimum quantum of solar power required to be purchased by the Discoms under Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) Regulations.   DERC has earlier issued a draft regulations on the above subject for the year 2011-12 which was called as  “Draft DERC...

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NTPC’s 12,500 MW projects won’t come in 12th plan if fuel issues prevail…

National Thermal Power Corporation’s 12,500 MW of projects may not be able to come up during the the 12th plan period (2012-17) if the on going coal supply issues are not resolved in near future.   As captured by Power India, NTPC has already halved its target of capacity addition due to various issues including the prevailing...

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