In addition to fuel shortage for thermal power projects, the power sector in general suffers from regulatory delays, chief of which are the land acquisition and environmental clearance issues.
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The Weakest Link
Electricity distribution to the end consumer has been identified as the weakest link in the power value chain. For this sector to turn around, nothing less than a complete makeover is required of various aspects of the distribution matrix.
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HPGCL sets new benchmark in power generation
The Haryana Power Generation Corporation has claimed that it had set a new benchmark by generating 723.47 lakh units of electricity in a single day on 26 August at a plant load factor of 94.37 per cent, which is the highest-ever daily generation since its formation.
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Centre wants fiscal measures from States for airport infra
The Union government has advised the States to take certain financial measures like slashing VAT on jet fuel up-¡lifted by airlines and underwriting of some seats to encourage aviation growth.
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Join Hands, Boost Cooperation in Infrastructure
Liu Guoyu, Commercial Counsellor of the Chinese Consulate in Mumbai, outlines the measures that India and China can take to boost their partnership in the infrastructure domain for a mutually beneficial relationship.
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Doing more with less
Smart cities will encourage sustainable development. They will also help to optimise resources, to meet the demands of growing urban populations. These cities would also encourage usage of shared services among different utility functions.
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New Mahagenco units may not get coal
Six Mahagenco units are under various stages of construction but the biggest problem facing them is coal linkage. Mahagenco and Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd (GSECL) had been allocated two captive blocks in Odisha in 2006.
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Core infrastructure posts strongest growth in April
Finally, bringing some relief to the Centre the core infrastructure industries have rebounded in the month of April. The surge in infrastructure output from 2.5 per cent in March to 4.2 per cent in April indicates an uptick in the economy.
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Surat moving towards a solar city
Surat city will start producing nearly 3.35 lakh units of solar power per annum from April. Solar roof top panels with a capacity of generating 1,250 kW are functional at 15 places.
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Bailout or sell-out
The dance of democracy will unfold soon, as the poll dates have been announced. While the political fraternity gets down to the poll mathematics, the entire nation awaits the results with a hope of a stable government that can push growth volumes.