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India could spur economy with renewable energy: WEF report

India could spur economy with renewable energy: WEF report

A joint report by World Economic Forum has projected substantial opportunities to spur economic growth and employment through renewable energy.

GCIL gives nod for connectivity to Miyar HEP developer

PGCIL has given its consent for connectivity of the 120 MW Miyar hydro electric project as per the power evacuation system details detailed in the master plan.

Pakistan slow in challenging India's obstructive hydro project

Pakistan's delay in challenging the construction of the 45-megawatt Nimoo-Bazgo Hydropower Project before the ICA may benefit India.

India's NTPC to build Bangladesh coal power plant

Bangladesh has tapped NTPC to build a $1.5-billion coal-fired power plant.

India devises action plan to promote energy efficiency

India has devised a plan to promote energy efficient products in the country.

Conflicts settled for Bihar mega power project

The foundation stone of the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project in Aurangabad district has been laid.

Chetinad Power invites bids for BTG package for 1,320 MW TPP

Chettinad Power invited bids for the BTG--Boiler, Turbine, Generator and associated equipment/auxiliaries--Package its proposed 1,320 MW project.

India won’t impose tariffs on Chinese solar products

India chooses to stimulate competition, and drive down prices of solar products, to grow renewable energy.

Indowind registers 18MW wind project for CER

Indowind Energy Limited successfully registered its 18 MW wind farm project in Elkurnahali village of Karnataka with the UNFCCC for CER certificates.

Bangladesh to pay more for fuel oil for power

Bangladesh will import 240,000 tonnes of fuel oil in 2012 for power generation at sharply stronger premiums.

Fitch: reform on India's state power utillities pose a challenge

The financial profile of Indian state power utilities is weak due, according to Fitch. This is due to the lack of cost-reflective retail tariffs, delays in receipt of subsidy payments and high transmission and distribution losses.

A second 125MW unit of Neyvali Lignite's thermal power station starts commercially

The first unit of Neyveli Lignite 's Barsingsar thermal power station with a capacity of 125 MW  has started commercial operations.

Choice of Bhasha Dam for hydropower development under scrutiny

An engineer questioned the choice of the Bhasha dam site for hydropower development at the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Snow slows down Himachal hydropower generation

Unusually harsh Arctic conditions where most of the rivers for Himachal Pradesh's hydropower generation originate have made further pulled down production.

Bidding for wind energy pushed in Rajasthan

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission wants wind energy procured through competitive bidding from power plants commissioned in FY 2012-13 onwards.

India's power firms imports 3.366 MT of coal in Dec

Power utilities across India have imported a total 33.475 MT of coal during the first three quarters of the ongoing fiscal period.

Construction of India's first fast breeder reactor to be completed in Sept

India's first 500-MW prototype fast breeder reactor is likely to go critical early next year.