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CCEA approves 5000 MW of Grid-connected Solar PV Power Projects
Cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA) has approved setting up over 5,000 Mega Watt of Grid-Connected Solar Photo Voltaic Power Projects on build, own and operate (BOOT) basis. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet meeting chaired by ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Jharkhand first state to sign MoU with Centre for power scheme UDAY
Jharkhand, a mineral-rich but energy-deficit state has become first state in country to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) scheme with Union Government. In this regard a tripartite MoU was signed between the state government, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
BHEL commissions Prayagraj power project unit in Uttar Pradesh
State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned a 660 MW unit of Prayagraj Super Thermal Power Project at Bara town in Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh. This is the first supercritical thermal unit to be commissioned in the state ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Government notifies stricter standards for Coal Based Thermal Power Plants
The Union Government has notified the revised standards for coal-based Thermal Power Plants in the country with the primary aim of minimising pollution In this regard, Union Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued notification and proposed ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Lok Sabha passes Atomic Energy (Amendment) Bill, 2015
The Lok Sabha has unanimously passed the Atomic Energy (Amendment) Bill,2015 by voice vote. The bill seeks to amend the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 to facilitate and fast track setting up of new nuclear projects in the country. Key provisions ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Cabinet gives nod to UDAY Scheme for financial restructuring package for power DISCOMs
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its nod Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojna (UDAY) for financial restructuring of debt of power distribution companies. The Scheme aims for financial turnaround and revival of Power Distribution companies (DISCOMs) and ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
NTPC sets a record in single-day power generation
India’s largest power generator National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited has achieved a record of highest single-day electricity generation of over 733 million units. The record generation of electricity on August 27, 2015 was achieved from NTPC’s 18 coal-based power ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
HP Government launches RISHTA project
Himachal Pradesh Government has launched Rajiv Gandhi Illuminating Scheme for Hill Town Advancement (RISHTA) project, which is an efficient smart LED based street lighting project. With this Himachal Pradesh becomes first state in North India to do so. It was ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Indian Railways ink 4 MoUs with Union Power Ministry to save power, improve efficiency
Union Railway Ministry has signed 4 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Ministry for energy conservation, transmission and solarisation. These MoUs seek to boost cooperation between both parties in the areas of electricity transmission, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
NTPC inks agreement to form JV with Jharkhand for Patratu Power Plant
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited has inked an agreement with Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) to form a joint venture (JV) company for Patratu Power Plant. The agreement will help optimise utilisation of improve performance, assets and expand ..