Andhra Pradesh power utilities bag awards Andhra Pradesh power utilities win national awards for innovative energy projects, recognized for excellence in operations and development. The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024
A.P. power sector made good progress in 2023-24, says Special CS AP-Genco, AP-Transco, Discoms and APSPCL released New Year diaries with State's power sector achieving good progress in 2023. The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023
AP-SECM wins National Energy Conservation Award AP-SECM wins National Energy Conservation Award-2023 for best performance as SDA in Group-II. The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023
Cyclone Michaung | Power utilities in Andhra Pradesh were asked to be alert Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K. Vijayanand told the CMDs of power distribution companies (DISCOMs) to be alert to the likelihood of cyclone Michaung causing widespread destruction during its landfall and to promptly take restoration works. The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023
CM to inaugurate, lay stone for 28 sub-stations, solar projects on Tuesday CM Jagan to virtually lay foundation stone and also inaugurate AP Transco substations across Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. 12 substations to be inaugurated, 16 to have foundation stones laid The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023
A.P. Special Chief Secretary releases energy efficiency action plan K. Vijayanand released the State Energy Efficiency Action Plan (SEEAP) in Vijayawada, aiming to save 3.88 Million Tons of Oil Equivalent of energy by 2030. The plan provides strategies to industry, transport, agriculture & fisheries and building sectors, creating a market potential of ₹8,000 crore. The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023
Seven units of Polavaram power project likely to be commissioned in 2024-25 AP-Genco is leading the way in promoting Pumped Storage Hydropower Projects (PSHPs) with feasibility reports for 33,240 MW capacity. Steps taken to implement Green Hydrogen/Ammonia Policy & procure 7,000 MW solar power from SECI. AP-Transco reduced transmission losses to 2.69%. 15 PSHPs awarded with 16,180 MW capacity to expand RE… The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023
Electricity employees’ JAC calls off strike as government agrees to revise pay scale The government has agreed to pay ₹2.60 lakh per month towards master scale and give a fitment of 8%, besides conceding the other demands put forth by the JAC The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023
AP-Genco, NHPC to set up joint venture for implementing pumped storage hydropower projects in Andhra Pradesh AP-Genco, NHPC to float JV for 6,000 MW PSPHs; 750 MW solar project in Kadapa gets green signal; TS-Genco owes ₹7,000 cr to AP-DISCOMs. The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023
AP-Transco’s finance dept. wins CBIC appreciation In a review meeting on Sunday, special chief secretary (energy) and AP-Transco CMD K. Vijayanand praised the officers and staff of the finance wing of AP-Transco for their achievement. The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023
AP-Transco gets CERC nod for recovering ₹114 crore as Inter-State Transmission charges K. Vijayanand, Special Chief Secretary (Energy) and AP-Transco CMD, said on June 24 that the AP-Transco had filed a petition before CERC for the determination of yearly charges for 40 IST lines The Hindu · Jun 24, 2023
Andhra Pradesh: New 800-MW unit of NTTPS put on trial run The new 800-MW unit of Dr. Narla Tatarao Thermal Power Station (NTTPS) is likely to be commissioned by August; AP-Genco’s total installed capacity will reach 8,789 MW once the new unit starts generation The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023
AP-Transco taking energy efficiency measures in 158 Extra High Tension substations A major part of the energy efficiency programme has been completed with the replacement of old electrical appliances with energy-efficient ones, says Transco official The Hindu · May 14, 2023
800 MW unit of power station in A.P. set for commercial operation from October 1 The trial runs during which a maximum load of 268Megawatts was achieved without any major problem. The Hindu · Aug 30, 2022
The Hindu · Aug 15, 2022 A.P. DISCOMs to clear their dues to generators amounting to ₹17,060 crore in a year: special CS (energy) Vijayanand He said the government entered into an agreement with the SECI to purchase 7,000 MW of power for supplying it to farmers
The Hindu · Aug 3, 2022 Andhra Pradesh makes vast strides in implementing BEE scheme Industries achieved savings of ₹5,709 crore in three ‘Perform, Achieve & Trade’ cycles, says Special Chief Secretary
The Hindu · Jul 31, 2022 Andhra Pradesh: Power officials told to ready action plan to improve services Energy Minister calls for greater public participation
The Hindu · Jul 26, 2022 Supervisor of TASMAC outlet in Coimbatore stabbed The police said two men who came on a motorcycle waylaid the scooter of Vijayanand when he was heading to Indian Bank branch at Mettupalayam.
The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022 Andhra Pradesh: EPDCL puts preliminary loss due to floods at ₹1.53 crore Action plan in place to restore power supply in the affected areas, says official
The Hindu · Jul 10, 2022 Andhra Pradesh: State to celebrate Centre’s ‘Ujjwal Bharat’ initiative Exhibitions, short films and street plays on energy conservation, consumer rights planned from July 25 to 31
The Hindu · Jun 26, 2022 Andhra Pradesh: Special CS calls for more awareness on electrical accidents VIJAYAWADA
The Hindu · Jun 9, 2022 A.P. taking steps to ensure 24-hour quality power supply: Vijayanand Expedite commissioning of thermal and green energy projects, he tells officials