Electricity reform plans attract widespread protests
The bill aims to give multiple licences in various power distribution areas, paving the way for private sector companies to take up distribution.
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IAEA alarm over world’s dependence on China for 80% of solar PV
China has invested over $50 billion in new PV supply capacity – ten times more than Europe − and created more than 3,00,000 manufacturing jobs across the solar PV value chain since 2011.
8 core industries’ output grows 18.1% in May
The growth in the index of eight core industries can be attributed to the higher production of cement, coal, fertilisers and electricity during May 2022 over the corresponding period of last year.
Industrial output grows 7.1% in April
The quick estimates for the index of industrial output stood at 135.1 for April 2022, compared to 126.1 seen during the corresponding month of last year.
66% Indian households hit by power outage amidst worst heat wave
The survey was conducted by community social media platform LocalCircles.
Power crisis looms large as 61% coal plants in critical coal shortage
Coal availability at 106 out of 173 coal fired power plants have turned 'critical', says data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
Budget 2022: Power generation growth shows economy getting back on feet
Economic recovery and low base effect are poised to push power generation to its sharpest recovery in years.
Predictions 2022: Digital grid to ensure bi-directional power
The distribution side of the business will continue to be its weakest link until the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2021 is passed in Parliament.
Record global coal consumption threatens 'Net Zero' pledges
Demand in China and India pushed global thermal electricity generation an estimated 9% in 2021 and will go up further by 2024.
Delhi CM to PM Modi: Power crisis looms
Kejriwal says generating stations have few days of coal stock left; discoms raise red flag on imminent load shedding.
