The power ministry has launched a ₹1,000-crore ADEETIE scheme to encourage MSMEs to adopt energy-efficient technologies. It offers interest subvention on loans, 5% for micro and small enterprises, and 3% for medium enterprises. The scheme will be rolled out in phases, starting with 60 industrial clusters in FY26, and aims to catalyse ₹9,000 crore in…
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission rejected CESC Limited’s petition. The petition sought approval for a tariff related to long-term power procurement. This procurement involved 300 MW of power from wind-solar hybrid projects. The rejection stemmed from non-compliance with competitive bidding guidelines. CESC failed to secure prior approval for deviations. The Commission advised CESC to consider re-bidding.
India’s residential power consumption has surged by 10% annually, driven by urbanization, heatwaves, and population growth. Air conditioner sales have spiked, potentially adding 120 GW to peak demand by 2030. While coal dominates electricity generation, solar energy offers a chance to reduce reliance on it, especially during peak demand hours. Energy storage is crucial to…
Hitachi Energy has launched India’s first 400 kV class three-phase synthetic ester fluid-filled power transformer for Power Grid Corporation of India, marking a leap in sustainable power solutions. This transformer, manufactured in Vadodara, boasts a 315 MVA rating and enhances safety with its biodegradable ester fluid, reducing fire hazards and environmental risks.
Vanya Steels is investing Rs 100 crore in a 10 MW waste-to-energy power plant at its Koppal, Karnataka facility, expected to be operational by July 31, 2025. Utilizing Waste Heat Recovery Boiler technology, the project will convert industrial waste heat into clean electricity.