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1,600 MW Mirzapur Thermal Power Plant (Adani)

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The Mirzapur Thermal Project involves the development of a coal-based thermal power plant using supercritical technology in Dadri Khurd village, Mirzapur Sadar tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Initially proposed as two units of 660 MW each (1320 MW total), it was later upgraded to two units of 800 MW, bringing the total capacity to 1600 MW. Originally, the project was planned at Ghazipur but was later relocated to Mirzapur due to proximity to coal sources….

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50 MW Andaman & Nicobar Gas Power Project

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  NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, is moving ahead with plans to set up a 50 MW thermal power project at Hope Town, located in Ferrargunj tehsil in South Andamans district of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The investment for this project is approximately Rs 4 billion. The project will consist of five units of 10 MW each. It will primarily run on regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG)…

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Privatization of Distribution Utilities in Madhya Pradesh – Policy Paper

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Madhya Pradesh’s electricity distribution sector stands at a critical crossroads, grappling with mounting financial losses, operational inefficiencies, and regulatory bottlenecks. The Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 proposes transformative reforms, such as introducing competition through multiple distribution licensees, enhancing regulatory autonomy, and restructuring power procurement practices, to revitalize the sector. But will these measures address the systemic challenges plaguing the state’s DISCOMs? This policy paper critically examines the structural and financial hurdles faced by Madhya Pradesh’s power distribution…

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SCCL’s 300 MW Telangana Solar PV Power Projects

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  In Telangana, a major solar initiative is unfolding across multiple locations of the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL). The 300 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power project, developed on a Build, Own, and Operate (BOO) basis, is set to power SCCL’s operations. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is overseeing the project as the project management consultant (PMC). Phase I: The First Steps Toward Solar Expansion In 2018, SCCL approved the detailed project report…

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Morena and Solapur Transmission Plans Take Shape

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  With renewable energy zones (REZs) being identified across India, efforts to develop the necessary transmission infrastructure are gaining momentum. At the latest National Commission of Transmission (NCT) meeting, two major projects, Morena SEZ in Madhya Pradesh and Solapur SEZ in Maharashtra, were discussed. These projects are expected to inject thousands of megawatts of clean energy into the national grid. Here’s a closer look at these projects. Morena SEZ: A 3.9 GW Solar Power Hub…

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Panki Thermal Power Station

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  The Panki thermal power plant, initially scheduled for commissioning by September 2021, is now expected to enter its trial run soon. Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) is constructing the 660 MW supercritical thermal power project in Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, as an expansion of the existing 220 MW Panki thermal power plant, which was commissioned in 1977. The project’s originally proposed capacity of 250 MW was later revised to 660 MW….

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Hydropower Turbines: Types, Applications, and Global Trade

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  At the core of every hydropower plant is the turbine, the mechanical heart of the system. Hydropower works by converting the gravitational potential energy of stored water into kinetic energy as it flows downward. This movement drives a turbine, which in turn powers a generator to produce electricity. This article explores the different types of turbines used in hydropower plants and how they impact efficiency, cost, and performance. Hydropower turbines fall into two main…

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Jammu & Kashmir’s 240 MW Uri-I Stage II Hydro Electric Project

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  NHPC Limited is developing the 240 MW (2 x 120 MW) Uri-I Stage II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) on the River Jhelum in Uri tehsil, Baramulla district, Jammu & Kashmir. The project, with an investment of Rs 25.26 billion, will operate on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis for 40 years. Uri-I Stage II is an extension of the existing 480 MW Uri-I HEP, which was commissioned in 1997. The new project…