Synopsis: The Electricity (Amendment) Bill will be a game-changer if we implement its provisions successfully. Introduction India’s energy sector is struggling to meet the development needs of people. Also, DISCOMS are fighting with various problems ranging from poor infrastructure, ineffective operations to State level tariff policies. Under this backdrop, the Government of India released Electricity… Continue reading Powering the energy sector
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Free power at a big price
Synopsis: The promise of free power to households/ other activities cannot be sustained. Introduction With elections coming near in many states, political parties started offering a lot of freebies to the people. Promises such as free power up to 300 units /month for households, free households, free households etc have been made. These all have… Continue reading Free power at a big price
Nursing the ailing power discoms back to health
Synopsis: Despite the UDAY scheme, the condition of DISCOMS is critical. This demands a closer analysis. Introduction The DISCOMS provide power to households by connecting power producers to households. Though this seems a good economic proposition, the condition of DISCOMS in India is fragile. Contents1 What are the causes for the fragile economic health of… Continue reading Nursing the ailing power discoms back to health
SAUBHAGYA completes Four years of successful implementation
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Saubhagya Scheme?3 What are the key features of the Scheme?4 What is the present status of the Scheme? What is the News? SAUBHAGYA Scheme has completed four years of successful implementation. What is the Saubhagya Scheme? The SAUBHAGYA Scheme was announced by the Prime Minister in 2017. … Continue reading SAUBHAGYA completes Four years of successful implementation
NTPC commissions largest Floating Solar PV Project in the country
Source: PIB What is the News? The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd has commissioned the largest floating solar PV project in Andhra Pradesh. About the Largest Floating Solar PV Project: The largest Floating Solar PV Project of 25MW is located on the reservoir of Simhadri thermal station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is the… Continue reading NTPC commissions largest Floating Solar PV Project in the country
Government proposes amendment to Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge) Rules
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 Purpose of the Amendment:3 Key Provisions of the rules:4 Payment Bill:5 Time Tagged: What is the News? The Ministry of Power has released the draft Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge) Amendment Rules, 2021. Purpose of the Amendment: The Rules seek to amend the norms for facilitating electricity generators to… Continue reading Government proposes amendment to Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge) Rules
Revisit the idea of ‘aging out’ India’s coal plants
Source: The Hindu Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Why should the old coal plants retire?4 Arguments against the retirement of old coal plants:5 Way Forward: Synopsis: It is right to let old coal capacity fade away in due course, but age shouldn’t be used as the sole criteria for it. The focus should be on doing detailed… Continue reading Revisit the idea of ‘aging out’ India’s coal plants
Expiry of safeguard duty: Boon for solar developers, bane for manufacturers
Source: Business Standard Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About India’s Solar Sector:4 Benefits for Solar project developers:5 Issues for Manufacturers:6 Conclusion: Synopsis: The decision of the center to impose a basic customs duty from April 2022 and the expiration of the existing safeguard guard duty will result in higher solar imports. This move will benefit solar plant… Continue reading Expiry of safeguard duty: Boon for solar developers, bane for manufacturers
Explained: Electricity amendment bill 2021 —why are states such as WB opposing it?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Resolving issues with the discom-sector. Synopsis: The Central government is facing opposition to the Electricity Amendment Bill 2021 even before it is introduced in Parliament. Examining key concerns being raised. Context West Bengal Chief Minister has written to the Prime Minister requesting that the Bill not be brought before Parliament claiming… Continue reading Explained: Electricity amendment bill 2021 —why are states such as WB opposing it?
Power Minister Launches “Reform and Regulatory Knowledge base for Power Sector
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister for Power has launched a “Reform and regulatory knowledge base for the power sector” and a “Regulatory Data Dashboard Program”. These initiatives have been developed by IIT Kanpur. About Reform and regulatory knowledge base for the power sector: It is an e-certification program to provide regulatory… Continue reading Power Minister Launches “Reform and Regulatory Knowledge base for Power Sector
