Andhra Pradesh seeks Centre’s backing for renewable energy projects...

  The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has agreed to consider a proposal of Andhra Pradesh Government to support its efforts in strengthening the evacuation network for renewable energy projects, including wind farms. During a meeting held here between State Special Chief Secretary Energy, M. Sahoo, and Ratan P Watal, Secretary,...

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Grid integration set to boost power supply in South

  South India is likely to get a boost in electricity supply as the integration of the southern grid to the national grid, scheduled for January next, will allow the region to tap into the other grids. Work is apace on the 800-kV circuit between Raichur in Karnataka and Sholapur in Maharashtra. At present, the inter-region transfer...

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Power crisis looms large in Punjab as supplier set to stop sending coal...

  Power crisis is staring at Punjab as all three thermal electricity plants of the state have failed to meet the generation target set by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) in October, after the main coal supplier drastically cut down fuel supply to these. The supplier has also expressed inability to continue sending the fuel...

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BHEL: Order flows may improve, but concerns remain...

  BHEL’s performance for the September quarter has been disappointing. Even after adjusting for the Rs 191-crore one-time cost (predominantly wage-related expenses) on merger of Bharat Heavy Plates and Vessels Plant, net profits have almost halved from the levels (Rs 1,274 crore) achieved during the same quarter last year. Besides,...

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