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No announcement made for giving 300 units of free electricity in Odisha: Dy CM
Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister, K V Singh Deo, clarified that there has been no announcement of providing free electricity up to 300 units in the state. This statement came amidst demands for free electricity, which was one of the BJP’s election promises. Singh Deo, who also serves as the power minister, addressed concerns about misinformation being spread, particularly in parts of the Bargarh district, where some individuals have been removing electricity meters illegally. Singh Deo…
EnBW wins bids for 184 MW solar parks in German auction
Energy producer and supplier Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW) has secured winning bids for seven solar parks in an open-field photovoltaic (PV) auction held by the German Federal Network Agency. The projects, with a combined output of 184 MW, will be developed across Germany. Five of the solar parks will be constructed in Baden-Württemberg, located in southwest Germany, at sites in Langenburg, Mulfingen, Adelsheim, Geislingen-Erlaheim, and Sigmaringen-Gutenstein. Additional solar parks will be built in Lauenhagen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania,…
Indore on a 100-day mission to become world’s first energy-literate city
Starting December 1, Indore will embark on a transformative initiative, the ‘Indore Climate Mission’, to establish itself as the world’s first energy-literate city. The campaign, led by the Indore Municipal Corporation in partnership with the Energy Swaraj Foundation, aims to engage 3.5 million residents in reducing carbon emissions through sustainable practices in their daily lives. The first phase, lasting 100 days, will focus on training residents in energy conservation techniques. Led by Professor Chetan Singh…
Westbridge sells 75% stake in Alberta’s Sunnynook solar project to METLEN
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Techno Electric wins contract for North Eastern Region Generation Scheme – I
Techno Electric & Engineering Company Limited (TEECL) has secured its second interstate transmission system (ISTS) project under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) method. The project, named “North Eastern Region Generation Scheme – I” (NERGS-I), is to be established in Assam with an estimated cost of Rs 2.14 billion. The project includes constructing a new 400kV switching station at Bokajan, which will later upgrade to a 400/220kV level. Additionally, the project entails a loop-in loop-out of…
94% of Indian consumers equipped with electric meters, reports CEA
As of 31st March 2024, 94.29% of India’s 341.8 million consumers are equipped with electric meters, according to a report by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Of these consumers, 273 million are domestic users, 30.8 million are commercial users, and 27.7 million are agricultural users. Urban consumer metering is at 97.73%, with 135 million urban consumers metered, while rural metering has reached 91.94%, covering 187 million rural consumers. The report details that 99.25% of the…