APTRANSCO is undertaking projects valued at Rs 5,000 crore to bolster the power transmission network. Further projects worth Rs 3,000 crore are also being planned. Officials are tasked with creating implementation and procurement calendars for substations and materials. The state government aims for uninterrupted quality power supply.
Tata Power has restarted its 4,150 MW Mundra thermal power plant. Operations had been halted for nearly nine months. This restart follows new power purchase agreements, particularly with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. The plant is a significant source of electricity for several Indian states. The government is focused on increasing power generation to meet…
Unseasonal rains significantly impacted India’s power consumption in March, causing a marginal 1.8% growth to 149.56 billion units. Lower temperatures reduced the use of cooling appliances, delaying the summer demand surge. Experts anticipate continued subdued growth in April due to persistent rainfall, though some regions may experience higher temperatures.
Coal India’s sales surged in March, marking the first increase in six months, as the nation prepares for peak summer demand. This boost comes amid a gas supply crunch, pushing India to rely more heavily on its domestic coal reserves. Power plants are ramping up coal stocks to meet anticipated higher demand and compensate for…