NTPC has recorded its highest-ever power generation capacity 866.47 million units in a day from sources like coal, solar, gas and hydro.
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NTPC posts record output of 866.47 million units in a day
NTPC has recorded its highest-ever power generation capacity 866.47 million units in a day from sources like coal, solar, gas and hydro.
LNG more viable than coal
India is already among the world´s largest energy consumers. Urbanisation, industrialisation, and the government´s commitment to 24 x7 energy access for all imply that our need for power will continue to grow.
NTPC records highest single-day generation of 733.12 MUs
NTPC achieved the largest single day generation of 733.12 million units on August 27. The generation was from its 18 coal-based plants, seven gas-based and eight solar and hydro stations. The cumulative capability of the stations was 91.10 per cent and plant load factor was 86.34 per cent.
Powering Prospects
Despite several significant achievements like increased power generation, an integrated one nation one grid, introduction of Smart Grid, and diversification into renewable energy sources
Powering India Green
Increasing energy demand, climatic change, government initiatives and abundant untapped natural resources have been the key drivers behind the country´s movement towards renewable energy.
SPML Infra to raise funds
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BHEL commissions HP hydro project
With the commissioning of the 4th and final 130 MW hydro generating unit and Parbati III hydro-electric project (HEP) in Himachal Pradesh, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has successfully commissioned all the four units of the 520 MW underground hydro power plant of NHPC.
Discussion on hydro projects
The Union Power Ministry has taken up the issue of environmental and forest clearances to hydel projects with the Environment Ministry. The initiative is to encourage development of hydro sector in the country.
SJVN plans power projects
RP Singh, Chairman of SJVN informed that the firm may invest about Rs 986 crore on several projects, including wind and thermal during 2013-14 compared to Rs 796 crore invested in the previous fiscal.
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