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Nepal to export additional 251 MW of power to India

Nepal to export additional 251 MW of power to India

Mon, Aug 19, 2024

Nepal is set to increase its power exports to India by 251 MW, sourced from 12 hydropower projects, following India's approval for cross-border trade. This expansion raises the total allowed export capacity to 941 MW across 28 projects. The move marks Nepal's first power export to Bihar and highlights its growing role as a key hydropower exporter in South Asia.

Himachal withdraws free electricity for tax payers

Himachal withdraws free electricity for tax payers

Fri, Jul 12, 2024

The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh on Friday at a Cabinet meeting decided to withdraw the free electricity scheme benefitting all income-tax payers.

No monthly minimum charges for domestic power consumers: Haryana CM Nayab Singh

No monthly minimum charges for domestic power consumers: Haryana CM Nayab Singh

Mon, Jun 17, 2024

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said the monthly minimum charges for domestic power consumers have been abolished and electricity bill will now be based on the number of units consumed.

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Delhi Airport Plunges into Darkness, Numerous Flights Cancelled

Delhi Airport Plunges into Darkness, Numerous Flights Cancelled

Mon, Jun 17, 2024

Delhi airport lights went off, many flights cancelled. Know complete details in this video.

Tripura to lay underground power cable network in urban areas: Minister

Tripura to lay underground power cable network in urban areas: Minister

Mon, Jun 17, 2024

The initiative is mulled to avoid power cuts in urban areas during the monsoon season.

India's 500 GW renewable energy target to require investment of up to $215 billion in 7 years

India's 500 GW renewable energy target to require investment of up to $215 billion in 7 years

Wed, Jun 12, 2024

Another $150 billion-$170 billion of investment will be required for electricity transmission and distribution as well as energy storage, the report stated.

Government asks all gas-based plants to be operational from May 1 to June 30 as electricity demand surges

Government asks all gas-based plants to be operational from May 1 to June 30 as electricity demand surges

Sat, Apr 13, 2024

The government has directed all gas-based power generating stations to operationalise their plants from May 1 to June 30 in view of rise in electricity demand due to a likely prolonged heat wave this summer.

Marsons bags orders under central government's revamped distribution sector scheme

Marsons bags orders under central government's revamped distribution sector scheme

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

The scheme was launched by the Centre in 2021 with the objective of bringing down AT&C (aggregate technical & commercial) losses and reducing the gap between the cost of supply and tariff to zero for discoms.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: How to apply online and other details

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: How to apply online and other details

Wed, Feb 14, 2024

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the government will provide up to 300 units of free electricity every month.

Nepal inks long-term power deal with India, to sell 10,000 MW electricity over 10 years

Nepal inks long-term power deal with India, to sell 10,000 MW electricity over 10 years

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

The foundations of this bilateral understanding were laid during Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's visit to India between May 31 and June 3 the previous year.

Average power purchase cost rises 71 paise/unit in FY22-23

Average power purchase cost rises 71 paise/unit in FY22-23

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

On the rise in power cost due to increased use of imported coal, Union Power Minister RK Singh, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, said, "Average power purchase cost increased by 71 paise only between FY22 and FY23. This is because of increase in various costs – including an increase in transmission and distribution costs".

Electricity demand grows 8.5% in April-October; supply rises 8.8%: Union Minister RK Singh

Electricity demand grows 8.5% in April-October; supply rises 8.8%: Union Minister RK Singh

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

The energy requirement was 9,05,443 units during the first seven months of 2022, Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

India's electricity demand for ACs to exceed total power consumption of Africa: IEA

India's electricity demand for ACs to exceed total power consumption of Africa: IEA

Tue, Oct 24, 2023

India's demand for electricity for running household air conditioners is estimated to expand nine-fold by 2050 and will exceed total power consumption in the whole of Africa today, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.

Pakistan increases base power tariff

Pakistan increases base power tariff

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

The country needs to make reforms regarding pensions. Furthermore, the IMF warned Pakistan to not take new loans from the State Bank.

India has shown leadership in climate action, making great efforts in green growth, energy transition: PM Modi

India has shown leadership in climate action, making great efforts in green growth, energy transition: PM Modi

Sat, Jul 22, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has shown leadership in climate action and the country is moving ahead strongly on its climate commitments by making great efforts in green growth and energy transition.

These states have the maximum number of smart power meters so far under National Smart Grid Mission

These states have the maximum number of smart power meters so far under National Smart Grid Mission

Tue, Jul 04, 2023

Under the National Smart Grid Mission that was launched by Centre on July 20, 2021, as many as 23 crore Smart meters have been sanctioned so far out of which 3.65 crore Smart meters have been ordered. The states have so far installed 66.18 lakh smart meters. The Central government aims to install 25 crore smart meters by the end of 2025.

World Bank approves loan of $200 million to Himachal for power reforms

World Bank approves loan of $200 million to Himachal for power reforms

Wed, Jun 28, 2023

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors have approved a loan of $200 million to the Himachal Pradesh government to facilitate power sector reforms and increase the share of renewable energy (RE) in the state's electricity generation.

How is your electricity bill calculated? Check out the tariffs of major cities

How is your electricity bill calculated? Check out the tariffs of major cities

Tue, Jun 27, 2023

The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom), which accounts for around 50 per cent of the electricity supply in the state, had announced a tariff hike of Rs 2.89 per unit for June. In Mumbai, the electricity bill is calculated by adding the Fixed Charges (per month), Energy Charges, Wheeling Charges (per unit), Fuel Adjustment Charges, and Electricity Duty.

Electricity Consumption To Cost More At Night, Here's What Centre’s New Power Tariff Rule Say

Electricity Consumption To Cost More At Night, Here's What Centre’s New Power Tariff Rule Say

Tue, Jun 27, 2023

According to the recent changes made by the Centre in the power tariff rules, it will be more expensive to use air conditioners (AC) and coolers at night during the summer season as compared to in the morning, leading to a rise in electricity bills of those living in hot areas.

Delhi electricity charges: Power bills surging due to Centre's "mismanagement", claims AAP minister Atishi

Delhi electricity charges: Power bills surging due to Centre's "mismanagement", claims AAP minister Atishi

Mon, Jun 26, 2023

Power consumers in Delhi with monthly usage of over 200 units will have to pay more after an 8 per cent hike in the power purchase adjustment cost (PPAC), prompting Minister Atishi to allege that electricity is getting costlier in the city due to the Centre's "mismanagement".

Government to cut power tariff during solar hours, raise them during peak hours

Government to cut power tariff during solar hours, raise them during peak hours

Sat, Jun 24, 2023

Under the ToD, rather than being charged for electricity at the same rate at all times of the day, the price a consumer pays for electricity will vary according to the time of day.

India's power sector transforms into surplus in nine years: Minister R K Singh

India's power sector transforms into surplus in nine years: Minister R K Singh

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

India's power sector underwent a transformation phase to become "surplus" from a deficit in the last nine years, Union Minister R K Singh said on Thursday.

Thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR not following government order to use biomass to generate electricity: CSE

Thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR not following government order to use biomass to generate electricity: CSE

Sun, Apr 16, 2023

A recent (February 2023) notification by the Environment Ministry has given these plants more leeway to delay meeting the directives, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), which conducted the study, said.

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