On June 17, 2015, the Centre approved the proposal to boost the countryĆĀ“s solar power capacity target under the National Solar Mission by five times, to achieve 100 GW by 2022
Category: Power & New and Renewable Energy
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We have constructed almost half of all the new lines that were laid last year
There are basically two kinds of projects. One is the greenfield projects where we are going to construct an absolutely new line. The other type is where we construct along the existing track, the doubling or third or fourth lines.
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Reliance Infra to de-merge REGSPL for Rs.6,282.50 crore
Reliance Infrastructure has announced the de-merger of certain power generation and supply businesses in Mumbai, Goa and Andhra Pradesh into a subsidiary for a consideration of Rs.6,282.50 crore.
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BHEL commissions 600-MW thermal plant in Telengana
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned a 600 MW coal-based thermal power plant in Telangana. The unit has been commissioned at the upcoming 2x600 MW Singareni Thermal Power Project (TPP) located in Adilabad district.
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Rel Energy proposes average 5.26percentage tariff hike in 2016-17
Consumers in Mumbai's suburban areas are likely to see a slight increase in power tariff in the coming fiscal. Reliance Energy, which supplies electricity in these parts, is proposing an average hike of 5.26 per cent in power tariff across all categories.
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Over 3,900 villages yet to be electrified in Odisha
The Odisha government has admitted that 3,940 villages and 16,533 small habitations remained to be electrified. A written reply by State Energy Minister Pranab Prakash Das said 3,144 villages under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana and 521 under Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) could not be electrified in the 12th plan period.
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PGCIL still has some distance to go
It may have done well but its efforts to upgrade the country's transmission sector haven't been enough, yet.
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Delhi Govt to extend scheme
The Delhi government is going to extend the amnesty scheme for defaulters of power bills for the third time.
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UDAY scheme not people friendly | TN Power Minister
Tamil Nadu has not signed the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) scheme as it is not people-friendly, State Power Minister Natham R Viswanathan said.
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UPNEDA to go solar on govt buildings
UP New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) is all set to install rooftop grid-interactive solar power plant at government and private buildings.