REthinking energy: towards a new power system
The first edition of REthinking Energy, the flagship series from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), analyses the transformation of the global power sector while reviewing progress in the
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CII for more clarity in nuclear damage law
The Confederation of Indian Industry wants clarity in some clauses of the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2011. Welcoming the notification of implementation rules, the CII said a framework is
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Power Brakes on Output Worry Industry
Shocked Worst affected are MSMEs without adequate power back-up facility. The blackout in north India due the disruption in northern power transmission has hurt industry and raised concerns over the stability
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Lifelines: the resilient infrastructure opportunity
Infrastructure—electricity, telecommunications, roads, water, and sanitation—are central to people’s lives. Without it, they cannot make a living, stay healthy, and maintain a good quality of life. Access
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MoEF scientist inspects CSTPS over pollution allegations
Chandrapur: A scientist from union ministry for environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC) visited Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station (CSTPS) here after a complaint was lodged by MoEFCC regional
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Sell last gasoline car by 2035 to meet climate goals, study says
OSLO – The last gasoline-powered car will have to be sold by about 2035 to put the world on track to limit global warming to the most stringent goal set by world leaders last year, a study said on Thursday.
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Free power for farmers fuelling water crisis: Environment Minister
Anil Dave backs NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant's remarks that free electricity has made people drill deeper and turn large parts of States such as Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana barren. Union Minister for
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U.S expects India to ratify Paris treaty this year
The official said a lot of countries are expected to ratify the pact during the UN General Assembly this month. The U.S is confident that India will be able to ratify the Paris Agreement on climate
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Delhi goes 'powerless' as northern grid collapses
Almost entire Delhi went without power for about eight hours on Monday due to the collapse of the Northern Grid, putting people to misery on a humid day when water distribution and Metro services were largely affected. Top Delhi Power Department officials said the technical failure near Agra resulted in the collapse of the Northern Grid, which supplies electricity to Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajashtan, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. The main casualty of the power failure was the water distribution system as well as Metro services but operations at the airport remained largely unaffected as diesel generating back-up system was put to use.
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Jairam gets power plant complaints
Oct. 7: The Union environment minister, Mr Jairam Ramesh, has been flooded with complaints and objections regarding
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Liability has been taken by the operator'
THE Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has several ambitious plans
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Conditional nod for project on River Beas
An Environment Ministry panel has recommended conditional nod for a hydro-electric power project located on River Beas in Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. The Expert Appraisal Committee for River
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Darda wanted plant out of Maharashtra
Congress MP Vijay Darda, who is under the scanner for his alleged role in coal block allocation scam, wanted to shift the power plant from Maharashtra after his firm got the coal block. The CBI has registered
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Delhi signs deal for extra NTPC power
The Delhi Vidyut Board has signed a new power-purchase agreement with National Thermal Power Corporation for supply of electricity form the Koldam hydroelectric power project. The project is located
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Jindal India may scrap 1200 MW Kaniha project
TALCHER: The top authorities of Jindal India Thermal Power Plant are contemplating to scrap the proposed 1200-MW power plant at Kaniha due to sustained opposition by land-losers.
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Megalith park hits land hurdle
Hazaribagh, Oct. 6: National Thermal Power Corporation
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Amazonian tribes unite to demand Brazil stop hydroelectric dams
Four Amazonian tribes have joined forces to oppose the construction of hydroelectric dams in their territory as the Brazilian government ramps up efforts to exploit the power of rivers in the world’s biggest
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Global investment on energy fell 8% last year
With energy supply spending of $315 bn, China was once again the world's largest energy investor, says International Energy Agency Global energy investment fell eight per cent in 2015, the International
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Koodankulam: Stir leader ready for talks
Even as Peoples Movement Against Nuclear Energy, which is spearheading the protest here, offered unconditional talks with the Central and state governments, around 250 people were arrested on Sunday in
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A Graveyard Of Dreams
The mineral-rich state of Orissa, once a magnet for big-ticket investments, is now a deadlocked destination for projects worth thousands of crores. Four days in and around Bhubaneswar were enough to catch