A strong domestic coal production and delivery system is important to achieve energy sufficiency and long-term energy security. Also, an independent coal regulator is required to create confidence of private investors, writes A Shivkamal.India is the seventh largest country in the world with a total land area of over 3,287,260 sq km and with a growing population of 1.22 billion that has put severe strain on the Indian infrastructure.
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Coal is the major concern for thermal power projects
The implementation of reforms at the state power utility (SPU) level as well as of those initiated to mitigate fuel shortages remains key to power sector turnaround, says KVB Reddy, Executive Director, Essar Power, in an interview with Sumantra Das.
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Infrascape 2013 | Policy reforms to accelerate capacity building in distribution
When we reflect on the developments in the power sector in 2012, we find that it was a mixed bag. The generation sector saw a phenomenal, unprecÂedented, capacity additÂion thus, bridging the energy gap to a great extent. Today, the total installed generation capaÂcity is over 209,000 MW after an addition of over 50,000 MW in the 11th 5 year plan period.
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Infrascape 2013 | Positive changes in 2013
In the power sector, 2012 has been a very bad year with zero projects commenced. Unfortunately all the ingredients of the sector have gone wrong. Coal, environÂmental clearances and land became a huge problem for any power project. So whatever projects were on the anvil have also got delayed or shelved.
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Infrascape 2013 | Power distribution needs significant reform intervention
India has suffered a slowdown due to weak industrial growth. There is an immediate need to improve the macro-economic environment to accelerate the pace of reforms. As the year 2012 ends and the New Year rolls in, the existing troubles need immediate resolution.
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Preventing blackouts: A step back in power distribution?
The future of power sector is linked with smart grid systems that would integrate energy infrastructure, processes, devices, information and markets into a coordinated and collaborative process that allows energy to be generated
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Is smart grid the solution to blackouts?
For greater acceptability of smart systems in India, there is a need to tailor smart grid solutions to Indian conditions, define expected benefits of such solutions,
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Adani Power eyes int’l opportunities
Adani Power is actively evaluating opportunities in different parts of the world, espÂecially in developing nations. Adani Power, which currently has an installed capacity of 4,620 mw,
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Discom's turnaround agent
An Engineering and MBA Alumnus of Delhi University, Ramesh Narayanan, the CEO of BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), comes with 28 years of expeÂrience in the power sector.
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Energy | Execution roadblocks in power distribution
Let’s not presume for a moment that clearances and politics are the only culprits in the inordinate delays in power plant commissioning. Distribution project delays are particularly underreported as they are smaller-ticket.