Neeraj Nanda, President-South Asia (T&D, Solar), KEC International speaks to INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY in length about the potentials in India's transmission sector. He also advices DISCOMs to enhance their willingness and preparedness to adopt and drive renewable energy.
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Wind-solar is missing the push from the government
Ashish Mithani, Chief Executive Officer and Whole-time Director, KP Energy believes that if the pace of the bids is well-maintained as publicly promised by the government, then in 2020, there would be a continuous addition of 6 GW to 9 GW of wind projects every year.
The compressor market will grow above 20,000-25,000 units a year
Despite price sensitivity of the Indian market remaining a major challenge, Conrad Latham, General Manager, Atlas Copco Compressor Technique, India cites that to be competitive in India, the global players are willing to pay for the value of options that are normally associated with improved energy efficiencies like variable speed drive compressors, permanent magnetic motors, cost-effective adsorption dryers or even higher IE-rated motors.
A Ray of Hope, Amid the Gloom
Amidst the chaos seen in the power sector, with 22,000 MW thermal power projects lying idle for the need of coal or gas and lenders taking power generating assets to National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to recover dues, the transmission sector- with longer life cycle and lower risks- has exhibited the only ray of hope for investors and developers alike.
The Maha Metro Dream
In India, the urban rail network has grown significantly over the past 10-12 years, from about 90 km in 2006 to 444 km as we speak.
Mahagenco to build 100 MW plant in Vidharbha
Mahagenco plans on building 100 MW plant at Chandrapur, which will be the biggest solar plant in Vidarbha. This decision has come up in accordance to its plan to create 2,500 MW solar power capacity.
JSPL to set up Odisha’s first private industrial park at Angul
Adjacent to its 6 million tonne steel plant at Angul, Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL) will be setting up OdishaÂ’s first private industrial park.
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.
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
The Big Infra Opportunity
Stakeholders harp on the government's infrastructure push and expect construction orders of Rs.18 trillion in the next six years. This order inflow volume should support 12 to 15 per cent of industry-level execution of compound annual growth rate (CAGR).