Just like Maharashtra, the power loom sector is demanding for the electricity tariff to be brought down. While Maharashtra is paying less than 3.50 per unit for electricity, the power loom sector has been shedding Rs 7.30 per unit.
Category: Power & New and Renewable Energy
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Tata Power loses water resource to Bhima basin
The state governmentĂâs decision of diverting water from Tata PowerĂâs hydropower station in Pune district towards the Bhima basin will make the power generator water deficient.
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Tamil Nadu to face power deficit after three years
Tamil Nadu ended the year with a deficit of 167 million units as opposed to the CEA report in 2017-2018 that stated the state will have a power surplus to the extent of 8,663 million units.
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IndiaĂâs first ISTS connected wind power project commissioned
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) conducted IndiaĂâs first auction of wind power projects in February 2017 of Rs 3.46 tariff in accordance to the governmentĂâs plan of 175 GW RE within 2022.
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EESL to supply smart electricity meters for 1.8 million consumers in Bihar
In order to deploy smart electricity metres in 130 towns and adjacent rural areas covering 1.8 million consumers in the state, Energy Efficiency Services (EESL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North Bihar Power Distribution (NBPDCL) and South Bihar Power Distribution (SBPDCL).
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Punjab may fire up units at Ropar plant
With the demand for power rising up to 12,500 MW, the Punjab Government has decided to restart the operations at two thermal units of Ropar power plant.
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Andhra Pradesh emerges front runner in energy efficiency steps
On account of its outstanding performance in the energy sector, Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the front runner state at the national level in the field of energy efficiency as per the State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index released by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and NITI Aayog
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Chandigarh residents to pay more for power for three months
The UT electricity department has proposed to increase the Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) charges up to 10 per cent on the existing tariff, leading the Chandigarh residents to pay more for power for three months
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Tata Power joins race for Equis hydropower projects in Sikkim
Tata Power have shown interest in buying two hydroelectric power projects in Sikkim that are owned by Equis Energy. The Asian infrastructure investor company operates and owns 220 MW of hydro assets in Sikkim through a platform called Hydreq.
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Tata Power gets shareholdersĂâ nod to raise Rs 55 billion
Through a special resolution that was passed by the requisite majority at the annual general meeting, Tata Power has sought shareholdersĂâ approval to raise up to Rs 55 billion through issuance of non-convertible debentures on private placement basis.