Coal is poised to retain its status as a cornerstone of India's power generation, as detailed by Pritish Raj, Managing Pricing Editor for Asia Thermal Coal at S&P Global Commodity Insights.
With the increasing investments in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is planning to increase power generation by approximately 5255 MW through 10 new thermal power plants over the next three years.
The Ministry of Coal (MoC) said despite the extremely high demand for power, the coal stocks at Thermal Power Plants remain robust, exceeding 45 million tonnes (MT) as of June 16, 2024, which is 31.71 per cent higher compared to the same period last year when it was 34.25 MT.
According to Ministry of Power press release, on 17 June, the Northern Region alone recorded its highest peak demand of 89 GW, which was successfully met despite the prevailing heat wave.
New Delhi [India], June 15: In a significant leap for indigenous technology and smart solutions, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has transferred its state-of-the-art Thermal Smart Camera technology to CP PLUS. This groundbreaking technology, developed under the Intel
In a significant step towards enhancing green energy generation in the state, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for a 25-MW solar power generation project at the premises of the Namrup Thermal Power Station in Dibrugarh district on Friday.
Amidst the scorching summer in Rajasthan, State Energy Minister Heeralal Nagar asserted that all the thermal power plants in the state are working well and the government under the leadership of Bhajan Lal Sharma is working towards making Rajasthan a state that would sell electricity in the
According to the press release by the Ministry of Coal, a Sub-Group mechanism, comprising representatives from the Ministry of Power, Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Railways, and power generating companies, has played a crucial role in maintaining this steady supply.
According to ICRA report, the year 2024 witnessed a significant upturn in electricity demand, marked by a 7.6 per cent increase on a year-on-year basis, fueled by a resilient economic activity and weather-related loads. This trend persisted into the initial months of FY2025, with demand surg
According to a press release, this initiative, under the Innovation, Science, and Technology theme of Vikshit Bharat @2047, marks a milestone in the nation's journey towards self-reliance and innovation.