Indian Power Sphere: 12/06/13

December 6, 2013

Tata Power completes restoration work at Mundra plant...

Tata Power today said the restoration work at its Mundra plant, which was impacted by fire, has been completed and the insurance claim is being processed. “Restoration of the impact of fire on conveyor was achieved on November 20, 2013 and the company has processed the insurance claim as per coverage,” Tata Power said in a regulatory...

GERMI says the Solar PV Projects can be done at the Fixed cost of Rs. 3.5 Crores/MW...

Successful research and development carried out by Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI) has brought down the fixed cost of setting up of a solar power plant to just Rs 3.5 crore per megawatt. “About seven year ago, the fixed cost attached with a 1 MW solar power plant was about Rs 15 crore, which we have brought...

AIPEF opposes provision of supply licensee in proposed amendments of Electricity Act 2003...

All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) has opposed the proposed amendment in Electricity Act 2003 regarding provision of supply licensee who will supply electricity in a particular area. V K Gupta A spokes person of Federation said that since AIPEF is major stake holder on the issue it has requested the Union Power Minister...

Imphal Solar City project's Development status...

Imphal City is one of the 11 cities selected by Indian Government in 2009 for development as "Solar Cities", but not much progress could be seen here for this project during the last five years. According to a highly placed source, the Solar City Project has been taken up under "Solar Mission" of the Indian Government. Imphal...

Lanco Tanjore Power receives SWORD OF HONOUR award...

Lanco Infratech Limited (LITL), one of India’s largest integrated infrastructure enterprise, has announced that its unit, Lanco Tanjore Power Company Limited (LTPCL), operating 120 MW combined cycle power plant in Tamil Nadu has bagged the coveted SWORD OF HONOUR award from British Safety Council in the category of ‘Health and Safety...

DVC seeks World Bank funding for 1,000 mw solar plan...

Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), owned jointly by the centre, West Bengal government and Jharkhand government, has lined up plans to reach up to 1,000 mw of solar generating capacity by 2022, which would entail a cumulative capital investment of nearly Rs 8,500 crore over this period and it is seeking a 30-year long-term World...

Independent agency to determine power purchase rate from NTPC...

The state government has instructed power trading company Gridco Ltd to engage an independent agency to find out power purchase rate from NTPC, which has demanded higher rate citing rising cost of generation due to use of imported coal. “It is requested that Gridco may engage one independent organisation to study the matter comprehensively...

Power ministry floats draft cabinet note on mega power policy...

The ministry of power has circulated a draft note for cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA) for certain amendments in the mega power policy, power minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in the Lok Sabha. “Details will be finalized once the comments of the concerned ministries are received and considered,” Scindia said in...

Updates on Chhattisgarh, Delhi, MP, Mizoram & Rajasthan Power Scenario...

look at the five states where elections have been held reveals a mixed bag in terms of their achievements in power, a key constituent of the bijli, sadak, paani troika and which is often used as a yardstick for how governments have delivered on basic infrastructure. The smaller states generally seem to have done better on key...

KERC extends deadline for tariff revision applications...

he Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Thursday extended the deadline for the electricity supply companies (Escoms) to file their tariff revision applications till December 13. The extension was granted following requests from Escoms. As per the Electricity Act, 2003 and KERC terms and conditions, distribution...

India working on build greater energy links in the neighborhood...

India is working on setting up an energy-efficient power transmission (HDVC) line to Nepal and Bhutan as part of its energy security plans, external affairs minister Salman Khurshid said on Thursday. India’s long-term plans include a grid linking South-east Asian nations with those of South Asia, including Pakistan and Afghanistan,...

JSW Energy, Tatas eye GMR's 600 MW Emco plant in Maharashtra...

Power utilities such as JSW Energy and Tata Power are known to be evaluating GMR’s Emco power plant in Maharashtra for a possible buyout. In 2009, GMR had bought the 600-Mw power plant from Emco, while the plant was being constructed. Now, the plant is operational and GMR is known to be expecting a premium on the purchase. Responding...

PowerMin's meeting today to discuss amendments to tariff policy...

The power ministry, which has released draft amendments to the National Tariff Policy to further promote competition and reduction in distribution losses, would be meeting on Friday to discuss the amendments with key stakeholders. The ministry has proposed competitive bidding process and power purchase agreements for the renewable...

Empee Sugars to sell its 10 MW biomass-based power plant in Tamil Nadu...

Empee Sugars has decided to sell its 10 MW biomass-based power plant in Tamil Nadu. The plant located on a 14-acre land parcel in Pudukottai district has power purchase agreements for third party sale to industries. According to the senior officials, the company hopes to concentrate on larger power plants it operates under the power...

Another milestone in Gujarat's power sector; to launch India's First Smart Grid at Naroda & Deesa...

Like cell-phone users, people may be able to pick a plan for electricity consumption. The Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (UGVCL) will roll out India's first modernized electrical grid, or the smart grid, in Naroda and Deesa in north Gujarat by April 2014. The pilot project will study consumer behaviour of electricity usage and propose...

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