Bidders from Neighboring Countries to Face Restrictions for Indian Government Tenders
The central government has amended the General Financial Rules 2017, which will allow it to impose restrictions on bidders from countries that share a land border with India. According to ...
Tamil Nadu CM Expresses Concern With the Proposed Amendments in Electricity Act
In a letter to the Union Power Minister, R.K. Singh, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Edapaddi K Palaniswamy, has underlined several concerns relating to the proposed amendment to the ...
Solar Modules are Getting Cleared through Customs With Some Delays
Following the escalated border tension between India and China, the security checks at the ports are going on in full swing. Imported equipment and parts are being checked for malware, ...
RK Singh Addresses Renewable Industry Stakeholders, Emphasizes on Self-Reliance
The Union Power Minister, RK Singh, recently interacted with developers of generation and transmission projects in the power and renewable sectors. The minister reiterated the need for ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ to ...
To Promote Energy Efficiency, BEE Sets New Criteria for Star Rating of Fluorescent Lamps
The Ministry of Power, in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), has amended the star rating criteria of tube lights to promote energy efficiency. The fluorescent lamps are ...
Prime Minister Stresses the Need to Boost Domestic Production of Solar Components
In a meeting with the Ministry of Power (MoP) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the need for a more holistic approach ...
Government Asks PGCIL to Offer 20-25% Rebate to DISCOMs on ISTS Charges
The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), a state-owned power transmission company, recently received a letter from the Ministry of Power to consider offering a rebate of about 20-25% ...
India’s Energy Efficiency Initiatives Help Save Over ₹891 Billion in 2018-19: BEE Report
The implementation of several energy efficiency programs in India has led to electricity savings to the tune of 113.16 Billion Units (BUs) in 2018-19, which was 9.39% of the net ...
Prime Minister Modi Takes Stock of the Power Sector Amid COVID-19 Lockdown
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held a meeting to take stock of the power sector amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In the meeting, the Prime Minister discussed various measures and long-term ...
Electricity Act Amendment Draft Addresses Strict Enforcement of Contracts, RPO
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued a draft proposal for the amendment of the Electricity Act 2003 to address contract enforcement, among other vital issues. The Ministry has invited ...
REC Incorporates Seven SPVs for Developing Transmission Network for Solar Projects
REC Limited, a public infrastructure finance company in India’s power sector, announced that its board of directors had approved a proposal to incorporate seven project-specific special purpose vehicles (SPVs) as ...
DISCOMs Collect Power Bills Online But Refuse to Pay Power Generators Amid COVID-19
The grave economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is being felt across all segments of the power sector, including renewable energy. To try and slow the spread of Coronavirus, a ...
Punjab Announces Curtailment of Renewable Power Until Coronavirus Outbreak Subsides
The Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL) has announced the curtailment of power under force majeure clause (outbreak of COVID-19) from the projects generating renewable energy until the pandemic lasts ...
Industry Groups Ask for Renewable Generators to be Fully Paid Amid COVID-19 Crisis
The Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA) and the Indian Renewable Energy Alliance (IREA) have written letters to the Government of India requesting necessary relief for renewable energy generators in the ...
CERC Asked to Reduce Late Payment Surcharge as Cash Flow Dries Up Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has disclosed that it has received representations from power distribution companies and state governments requesting a waiver of late payment surcharge (LPS) given the force ...
SECI Asks DISCOMs to Allow Digital Invoices Amidst Coronavirus Lockdown
With the country under lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has requested all state distribution companies (DISCOMs) and agencies to allow submission of ...
DISCOMs Get 3 Month Moratorium to Pay Power Generators Due to COVID-19 Disruption
Amid the growing fear of the spread of Coronavirus and the lockdown imposed by the country to stop the spread of COVID-19, the workforce of the power sector, including the ...
Uttar Pradesh Power DISCOMs Grapple with Reduced Collections Amid COVID-19 Lockdown
The outbreak of COVID-19 has created an unprecedented situation, causing far-reaching consequences for both businesses and consumers across the country. In a circular issued on February 19, 2020, the government ...
Amid COVID-19 Lockdown, Power To Be Scheduled Despite 50% Reduction in Payment Security
Considering the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), which has severely affected the economy, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued a directive which states that the power may be scheduled even ...
Power Transmission Unit Employees to Continue Working Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
To provide operation and maintenance of the interstate transmission network during the ongoing COVID-19 nationwide lockdown, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has requested the administrations of all states and union ...
ABB Acquires Majority Stake in Chinese E-Mobility Company Chargedot
Switzerland-based ABB has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the Chargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology Company Limited. The news was made public by the company in a press ...
Committee on Energy Expresses Disappointment Over Budgetary Cuts for Ministry of Power
The Standing Committee on Energy recently presented its fourth report on the Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Power for the year 2020-21. The report shows a budgetary provision ...
Only 84.27% of Supplied Power Billed by States
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union Power Minister, R.K. Singh, said that according to the data made available by states and union territories (excluding three states and ...
EESL Successfully Installs One Million Smart Meters Across India
The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of public sector units under the Ministry of Power, says it has successfully installed one million smart meters across India under ...
Ministry of Power Wants Tariff Rebates for Customers Making Prepayments
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has asked the state and UT (Union Territory) governments to request the state electricity regulatory commissions (SERC) to consider reducing the retail power tariff to ...
