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Power Ministry reviews Karnataka’s power sector, pushes for reforms

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The Ministry of Power has completed a detailed review of Karnataka’s power sector, highlighting key areas for reform to improve efficiency and reliability. The ministry called for urgent financial reforms. Power utilities were advised to reduce annual losses and adopt cost-reflective tariffs to ensure financial sustainability. It also recommended timely clearance of government dues and subsidies, proposing a centralized payment mechanism to improve accountability and streamline payments. Utilities were directed to speed up the installation…

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Centre pushes for resource adequacy, smart metering at southern power review meet

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The Regional Power Conference for Southern States and Union Territories was held in Bengaluru, chaired by Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs. Attendees included Shri Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, along with state ministers and senior officials. The meeting focused on future power demand, transmission expansion, financial viability of DISCOMs (distribution companies), and cyber security. Secretary (Power), Government of India, urged…

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Consultancy contracts awarded across thermal, hydro, and solar projects

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Several consultancy contracts have been awarded in the power sector across thermal, hydro, and solar projects in different states. These assignments cover a range of technical services including DPR preparation, geotechnical investigations, project management consultancy, and surveys. Desein Private Limited has secured a contract worth Rs 0.69 million from Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL). The consultancy involves preparation of a detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed 2×800 MW coal-based ultra-supercritical Panipat Thermal Power…

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JSW Energy and Tata Power report growth in FY 2024–25 results

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JSW Energy Limited reported a 21 per cent year-on-year increase in Q4 revenue, reaching Rs 34.97 billion in the January–March quarter of FY 2024–25, compared to Rs 28.79 billion in Q4 FY 2023–24. For the full year, the company posted Rs 126.39 billion in revenue, up 6 per cent from Rs 119.41 billion in the previous year. Tata Power Company Limited recorded a net profit of Rs 47.75 billion in FY 2024–25, an 11.57 per…

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Centre sets August 2025 deadline for smart meters in government buildings

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The Ministry of Power has directed that all government offices, buildings, and residential colonies be equipped with prepaid smart meters by August 2025. The goal is to reduce AT&C (Aggregate Technical & Commercial) losses and improve billing accuracy. This was announced at the Western States Power Conference in Mumbai on 13 May. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal stressed cooperation between the Centre and States to meet the Viksit Bharat 2047 goals. He urged States to…

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West Bengal, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan outline power sector plans in state budgets

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The Government of West Bengal has allocated Rs 41,410 million for the Department of Power in the State Budget 2025-2026. A sum of Rs 816 million has been proposed for the Non-Conventional & Renewable Energy Sources department. Plans include the installation of static meters for 726,000 consumers, expansion of e-vehicle charging infrastructure at 187 locations, and a 125 MW ground-mounted solar power project in Goaltore, Paschim Medinipur. The government is also undertaking a 150 MW…

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Union Minister reviews Kerala’s power sector scenario

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Union Minister of Power Shri Manohar Lal reviewed Kerala’s power sector at a meeting in Thiruvananthapuram.  Shri Suresh Gopi, Minister of State for MoPNG & Tourism, and Shri K Krishnankutty, Kerala’s Minister for Electricity, attended with officials from the State Government, GoI, and Power Finance Corporation (PFC). Key topics included power demand, supply, capacity additions in renewable, hydro, and nuclear sectors, and the status of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). Kerala highlighted concerns over…

Power Sector News Roundup for December 6, 2024

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Global: Spain to build largest pumped storage hydro power plant in Europe Philippines and UAE sign MoU for energy transition cooperation Estonia to host electronic auction for offshore wind farm in Saare 1 area India: Synergy Green signs supply agreement with Envision Energy for wind turbine castings DMR Hydroengineering & Fitchner GmbH JV empanelled as consultant for THDCIL’s pumped storage projects India Power emerges as lowest bidder for NTPC Dadri thermal energy storage project Teems…

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India ranks sixth globally in SBTi net-zero commitments

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India has 127 companies committed to net-zero targets through the science-based target initiative (SBTi), ranking sixth globally.  However, only 7% of these companies are from high-emission sectors such as power, cement, metals, and mining, which collectively contribute 55% of India’s total emissions, according to ICRA ESG Ratings’ latest report.  The majority of commitments come from low to medium carbon footprint industries like textiles, software, and pharmaceuticals. SBTi is a voluntary framework where companies set and…

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CEA proposes new guidelines for type-testing periodicity of power equipment

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released new draft guidelines on the periodicity of type tests for major equipment across the power value chain.  A key proposal is to exempt transformers from repeating short-circuit tests solely due to changes in bushing or on-load tap changers (OLTC), provided these components have equal or superior ratings and have successfully passed type tests per IS/IEC standards. The guidelines, titled “Guidelines for the Periodicity of Type Tests for Major…