Power Generation

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India’s electricity generation fell for the sixth straight month in August. (PTI Photo)

Electricity output falls for sixth straight month in August

In the second half of August, electricity generation declined 4.5%, compared with a 2.6% increase during the first fifteen days of the month

01 Sep 2020 4:39 PM

Reliance Power said on Tuesday it continues to be one of India's top three private power generation companies with operating portfolio of around 6,000 megawatt. (PTI Photo)

Reliance Power operating portfolio reaches 6,000 MW, plans capex of Rs 3,300 crore

R-Power renewable projects operated with 98 per cent availability and delivered robust operating performance, Ambani said

24 Jun 2020 10:53 AM

A strike by coalmine workers has affected power generation. Presently, MAHAGENCO is generating nearly 3,500 megawatts of power daily. With the state facing coal shortage and coal workers on strike, MAHADISCOM will purchase power from private players. Meanwhile, MAHAGENCO is praying for rain as the strike continues.

Power generation in Maharashtra affected

When the supply of coal is affected, MAH-AGENCO uses its hyd-raulic plants to generate power.

26 Sep 2019 3:23 AM

India's top 12 major ports reported a 19.32 per cent surge in imports of thermal coal to 28.28 million tonnes during April-June this year, latest report from Indian Ports Association (IPA) has said.

Major ports see 19 pc surge in thermal coal imports in April-June

Thermal coal is the mainstay of India's energy programme.

22 Jul 2018 12:01 PM

Despite moderation in factory output growth in March, India's GDP is expected to grow by 7.7 per cent in January-March.

India to clock GDP growth of 7.7 per cent in Jan-Mar: report

The uptick in average industrial production growth, implies that the overall industrial activity strengthened in Q1.

14 May 2018 12:18 PM

NTPC recorded 12.55 per cent growth in power generation in August.

NTPC's power generation rises 12 per cent in August

The plant load factor (PLF) increased 5.58 per cent as compared to August last year.

02 Sep 2017 6:54 PM

Tata Power on Wednesday said its generation during April-June quarter was recorded at 12.4 billion units.

Tata Power records Q1 output of 12.4 billion units

The company has an installed generation capacity of 10,466 MW (as of August 2017).

16 Aug 2017 3:12 PM

Private companies operating in the power space to totally stop the import of thermal fossil fuel.

Govt plans to cut coal imports for power PSUs to zero in FY18

On account of increased production of coal imports declined from 217.78 MT in FY'15 to 199.88 MT in 2015-16.

30 Apr 2017 12:37 PM

Green: Sunny days ahead for clean energy

The kind of power a country uses determines its progress and advancement as a nation.

09 Apr 2017 6:07 AM

The power generator intends to become a 130 gw company by 2032

NTPC starts second unit of Bhartiya Rail Bijlee Co

NTPC has planned capacity addition of about 1,000 mw through renewable resources by 2017.

04 Apr 2017 4:37 PM

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