As Jammu & Kashmir prepares a new policy to promote small hydroelectric projects, energy experts are raising concerns about the long-term viability of such investments amid the rapid growth of solar power across the region, according to a report by local news outlet Ziraat Times. The proposed hydro policy focuses on micro and mini hydropower…
Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, reviewed the power and urban development sector in Jammu & Kashmir during his visit to Srinagar. He urged the Union Territory (UT) to consider waiving the water cess on hydro projects to lower electricity costs for consumers. The Union Minister inaugurated several transmission…
The Government of Jammu & Kashmir (GoJK) has planned a 10 MW solar power plant (SPP) at the decommissioned land of Pampore Gas Turbine (GT-Pampore). Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Limited (JKSPDC) is expected to implement the project. The project will be developed in phases, with 5 MW in the first phase on…
The Government of Jammu & Kashmir (GoJK) has proposed a 50 MVA, 220/33 kV gas-insulated substation (GIS) at Batkote in Pahalgam. The project is expected to be implemented through a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process as part of the state’s transmission plan for 2022-27. According to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Jammu & Kashmir had…
REC Limited has entered into a term loan agreement worth Rs 21.47 billion with Chenab Valley Power Project Limited (CVPPL) to support the development and construction of the 1,000 MW Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project. The loan will be used to fund the development, construction, and operation of the project, including part funding of the…
REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) established a project special purpose vehicle (SPV) named “Ratle Kiru Power Transmission Ltd” on October 23, 2024, as a wholly-owned subsidiary. This SPV will develop the ISTS scheme titled “Transmission scheme for evacuation of power from Ratle HEP (850 MW) & Kiru HEP (624 MW): Part-A” in Jammu…