New Delhi, April 1 The country's power consumption grew marginally by 1.8 per cent to 149.56 billion units in March from 146.92 billion units a year ago, due to reduced use of appliances like air conditioners and coolers caused by unseasonal rains.The intermittent rains have kept the...
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In New Delhi, on March 26, India's carbon dioxide emissions grew at the slowest rate in over two decades in 2025, according to an analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).The analysis also noted that emissions in the power sector fell by 3.8% due to record growth in...
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New Delhi, March 25 The Ministry of Power is believed to have directed imported coal-based thermal plants to operate at full capacity for three months from April 1, in order to avoid any electricity shortage amid the estimated peak demand of 270GW during this summer.Sources said that in...
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Amaravati, March 24 Andhra Pradesh Special Chief Secretary, Energy, K Vijayanand, has directed power utilities to maintain adequate coal stocks and ensure sustained power generation during the upcoming summer season amid global tensions affecting coal imports."Power utilities should be closely...
New Delhi, March 20 India has set a target to achieve about 70 per cent non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity at 786GW, out of the total 1121 GW planned capacity by 2035-36, as per the latest National Generation Adequacy Plan beginning from 2026-27.The document released at the...
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New Delhi, March 19 India will require an investment of approximately USD 2.2 trillion in the power sector over the next two decades, a senior official said on Thursday.India has set a target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, and the addition of 97 GW of coal-based thermal power...
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Chennai, March 19 Tamil Nadu is preparing to meet a surge in electricity demand as temperatures rise across the state, with power authorities planning to maximize output from coal-based thermal plants in the coming days.This move is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted supply during the peak summer...
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New Delhi, March 13 The country's demand for electricity from data centers is expected to reach 13.56 gigawatts by 2031-32, Parliament was informed on Friday.In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Jitin Prasada, said that the total data center capacity...
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Amaravati, March 12 Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister G Ravi Kumar said on Thursday that APGENCO has achieved a historic milestone by producing a record 6,160 MW of power and 5,730 MW ex-bus generation, the highest ever since the corporation's inception.During a review meeting, the Energy...
Amaravati, March 12 – The Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation achieved a historic milestone on Thursday, recording 6,160 MW of power generation and 5,730 MW of ex-bus generation, the highest ever since its inception.State Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar congratulated the Andhra...
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New Delhi, March 12 – Delhi is expected to experience a significant increase in electricity demand this summer, likely exceeding 9,000 MW, officials said on Thursday.According to figures from the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC), Delhi's power demand peaked at 8,442 MW last year.Power...
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New Delhi, March 12 Delhi is expected to experience a significant increase in electricity demand this summer, with peak levels likely to exceed 9,000 MW, officials said on Thursday.According to figures from the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC), Delhi's peak power demand last year was 8,442...
Washington, March 12 – The United States must rapidly expand electricity generation and modernize its power grid to sustain the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, warning that decades of under-investment in energy infrastructure could constrain the...
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Amaravati, March 9 As summer approaches, Andhra Pradesh's power utilities are preparing to handle a surge in power consumption, with daily demand expected to reach 280 million units by May 2026.Special Chief Secretary for Energy, K Vijayanand, has directed power utilities to ensure a...
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New Delhi, March 9 The country's inter-regional transmission capacity will be increased to 143 GW by 2027 and 168 GW by 2032 to ensure reliable power flow across the regions, Parliament was informed on Monday.Currently, there is no transmission constraint at the national level, and the...
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New Delhi, March 1 The country's power consumption grew marginally by 1.86 per cent to 132.99 billion units in February from 130.56 billion units a year ago, as the use of heating appliances like geysers and blowers slowed down due to unusually high temperatures.According to government data...
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New Delhi, February 22 The country's demand for coal, which had been weak earlier in the current financial year, is expected to increase in the coming days due to a sharp increase in electricity consumption, an industry expert said on Sunday.Vinaya Varma, Managing Director of mjunction...