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.
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We are planning to formulate a Renewable Energy Act
We are planning to formulate a Renewable Energy Act as currently, all the electricity activities come under the Electricity Act, 2003. The new Act will not only help in streamlining many aspects like power generation, supply and tariff, but will also assist in attracting investments.
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Lack of priority sector lending for RE is an issue
The Indian government has successfully launched several policy instruments, which have enhanced the viability and bankability of RE projects.
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Power transmission loss totals 27%
The average all-India loss levels of power transmission in FY13 were in the range of 27 per cent, according to a recent report by ICRA.
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Alstom T&D India bags PowerGrid order
Alstom T&D India has bagged an order worth Rs 138 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL)
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Utilities must be freed from the control of State governments
Amol Kotwal, Director, Energy & Power Systems Practice, Frost & Sullivan, speaks on what can be done to turn around the distribution scenario in the country to boost the prospects of the power sector.
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L And T bags PowerGrid contract
The Power Transmission & Distribution business of Larsen & Toubro has bagged a contract from the Power Grid Corporation of India for executing 400/220 kV GIS substation at Pandiabil in Odisha
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FDI in infrastructure: Key Challenges
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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L&T bags Rs 1,832 crore contracts
Larsen & Toubro has bagged contracts worth Rs 1,832 crore from various business segments since July.
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Mysore-Kozhikode power line gets nod
Despite protests from environmentalists, the Karnataka state government has decided to go ahead with drawing of a 400 kV power line from My- sore to Kozhikode via Kodagu, to evacuate power from Kaiga nuclear plant, near Karwar.