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Power Sector at a Glance – ALL INDIA – August 2017

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Power Sector at a Glance ALL INDIA As on 16-08-2017 Source: OM SECTION 1.Total Installed Capacity (As on 31.07.2017) – Source : Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Sector MW % of Total State Sector 81,622 24.7% Central Sector 103,868 31.5% Private Sector … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Power Generation, Renewables | Tagged Billion Units, BU, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Coal, Hydro, mnre, Power Supply, Thermal | Leave a comment

India Energy Statistics 2017

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

India_Energy_Statistics_2017 FOREWORD Energy being a strategic commodity plays a significant role in economic development of a country. Energy systems in India have evolved over last six decades along with country’s economic development, supporting the aspiration of 1.2 billion people, within … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Fossil Fuel, India | Tagged 2017, Coal, energy, Energy Statistics, European Environmental Agency (EEA), Eurostat, Gas, International Energy Agency (IEA), Non Utility, TOE, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), utility | Leave a comment

GST may push up cost of solar power projects

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

The goods and services tax may increase solar energy project costs by 12%-18% and generation costs by 40-50 paise per unit, some industry leaders said, although the government said the new taxation regime won’t have much of an impact on … Continue reading →

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The best and worst countries in the world when it comes to air pollution and electricity use

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

China steals an unsavory global spotlight for the thick, noxious smog that often chokes its mega-cities. Air pollution has become so bad in Beijing, for example, that Chinese officials aim to slash its local coal consumption by 30% in 2017. … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Climate Change, Coal, Forestry, Fossil Fuel, Germany, Global Warming, Greenhouse Gases, India, Low Carbon Emission, MNRE, News, Pollution, Power Generation, Renewables, Solar, USA, Waste To Energy, Wind | Tagged Air, Air pollution, Carbon dioxide, China, Coal, Fossil fuel, India, Nepal, Oil, PM 2.5, Renewables, Saudi Arabia, Solar, USA | 1 Comment

Reliance – MULTI YEAR TARIFF (MYT) PETITION FOR THIRD CONTROL PERIOD FY 2016-17 TO FY 2019-20 (Executive Summary)

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Reliance Infra executive_summary_english MULTI YEAR TARIFF (MYT) PETITION FOR THIRD CONTROL PERIOD FY 2016-17 TO FY 2019-20 (Executive Summary)

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LOAD GENERATION BALANCE REPORT 2016-17 – Central Electricity Authority

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

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Posted in Biomass, DISCOM, Hydro, India, Power Generation, Renewables, Solar, Transmission and Distribution | Tagged Central Electricity Authority, Coal, Energy India, LOAD GENERATION BALANCE REPORT 2016-17 - Central Electricity Authority, Nuclear, power generation, Solar, Thermal, Wind | Leave a comment

India won’t need extra power plants for next three years, says government report

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

India won’t need any new power plants for the next three years as it is flush with generation capacity, according to a government assessment. But, ironically, more than a third of the country’s population still lives without power. The country … Continue reading →

Posted in CERC, DISCOM, India, Renewables | Tagged 300 GW India, Biomass, Coal, Nuclear, power plants, Power Purchase Agreement, PPA, Solar, Solar Power, Thermal, Wind | 1 Comment

Central Government notifies the Tariff policy in continuation of the National Electricity Policy (NEP)

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Key highlights related to Renewables 1. No Inter-state transmission charges 2. Generating company proposing to establish a coal/lignite based thermal generating station after a specified date shall be required to establish a renewable energy generating station of at least 10% … Continue reading →

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Understanding Energy Challenges in India – World Bank Report

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Below are the graphs from the report which explains the energy scenario, challenges and needs for Indian Energy Generation Click here for the full report

Posted in DISCOM, India, Power Generation, Publications, Renewables, Reports, Transmission and Distribution | Tagged Biomass, Coal, Energy Consumption, Fossil fuel, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Power, power generation, power plants, Solar Power | Leave a comment

Sea Salt can replace solar panel component at 0.3% of the cost

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

One of the most dangerous and expensive parts of making photovoltaic cells (solar panels) involves a substance called cadmium chloride. This toxic substance is not just expensive when bought in bulk, but carries with it loads of associated costs in … Continue reading →