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BSE, NSE impose over Rs 59 lakh penalty on NTPC, SJVN, REC for non-compliance

The BSE and NSE have imposed financial penalties exceeding Rs 59 lakh on three public sector power companies: NTPC, REC, and SJVN. The fines are due to violations related to board composition listing regulations. In their defense, the companies argue that the appointment of directors falls under presidential powers. They…

The Economic Times

Centre aims to cut foreign reliance in key power systems by 2029

India is drawing up a roadmap to develop indigenous software and hardware for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems used to monitor and control the power network, as it seeks to eliminate dependence on foreign technology in critical electricity infrastructure. The CEA has proposed developing most software and hardware…

The Economic Times

India has adequate coal stocks to meet thermal power demand, with 42.8 MT available: Power Ministry

India has sufficient coal stocks to meet electricity demand, with 42.8 million tonnes available at thermal power plants as of July 12, enough for 14 days at 85% plant load factor, the government informed the Rajya Sabha. Coal-based plants, with a capacity of 230.8 GW, supplied nearly 70% of the…

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India proposes CAFE-III norms to tighten fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehicles

New fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles are proposed by the Ministry of Power. These Corporate Average Fuel Economy-III norms will apply from 2027-28 to 2031-32. Carmakers must meet fleet-wide fuel efficiency targets under the proposed rules. The aim is to improve fuel efficiency and lower vehicle emissions across India.

The Economic Times

India's hydroelectric surge: Projects underway to propel renewable energy revolution

With an aggregate capacity of 15 GW currently under construction, the nation is poised to witness a substantial increase in its hydroelectric power potential, targeting a rise from the present 42 GW to an impressive 67 GW by 2031-32, marking an increase of over 50 percent. Read further on Dynamite…

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Overall air quality in Delhi-NCR improving, CAQM report tells SC

The report also said the Centre has already disbursed ₹3,333.17 crore under the Crop Residue Management (CRM) scheme to tackle crop stubble.

The Hindu

Centre agrees to provide additional 20 lakh tonnes of coal per month to Karnataka amidst ongoing power crisis

Energy Minister K.J. George on Thursday said that the Central government has agreed to provide an additional 20 lakh tonnes of coal per month to Karnataka amidst the ongoing power crisis in the State.

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IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power Company Ltd. raises concern over benchmark rate fixed for imported coal based power plant

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Carbon credit trading scheme comes into being to reduce GHG emissions

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), an agency established by the Ministry of Power to create awareness and disseminate information on energy efficiency and conservation as also help develop strategies and policies towards that end, has launched the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme to address the issue of greenhouse gas (GHG)…

The Hindu

EESL to distribute 10 million energy-efficient fans across India

In a bid to reduce energy consumption, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs of the Ministry of Power, planned to distribute 10 million energy-efficient fans (both 3 star & 5 star) across India from September 2023. This initiative is designed to support the country’s Nationally Determined…

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Switching on India’s smart electricity future

In India, a smart meter revolution can enable responsible consumption, efficient energy management, and cost-effective integration of distributed energy resources

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