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Karnataka to buy power from cogeneration plants amid hydropower shortfall

July 09, 2026 7:36 pm

Karnataka Energy Department has directed electricity supply companies to maximise solar, wind, and thermal output as the state faces a steep drop in hydropower.

Delhi: Tehkhand waste-to-energy plant set to undergo Rs 900 crore expansion

September 30, 2025 2:10 am

The expansion project will increase the plant’s capacity by another 20 MW, bringing the total power generation to 45 MW

UK’s example of phasing out coal-based plants doesn’t hold for India

This is why India cannot phase out coal like the UK

October 29, 2024 11:30 am

India’s demand for power is still growing and has not peaked. It does not have access to cheap gas to substitute for coal

Ukai dam sees 16% rise in power generation via hydro-turbine units

October 10, 2024 5:13 am

As per the data received from Ukai dam authorities, there are four hydro-turbine units in the dam, each with the capacity to generate 75 MW (Mega Watt) of electricity.

India's power output grows at fastest in 33 years, fuelled by coal

April 05, 2023 12:52 pm

India's power generation grew at the fastest pace in over three decades in the just-ended fiscal year, a Reuters analysis of government data showed, fuelling a sharp surge in emissions as output from both coal-fired and renewable plants hit records.

Govt accepts expert panel report on smart electricity transmission system in India

March 07, 2023 3:21 pm

India will soon have a modern and smart power transmission system with features such as real-time monitoring and automated operation of grid, better situational assessment, capability to have increased share of renewable capacity in the power-mix.

NTPC logs nearly 12% growth in electricity generation in April-Feb this FY

March 06, 2023 4:42 pm

The NTPC Captive Coal production stood 2.6 Million Metric tonnes(MMT) whereas the despatch stood 2.5 MMT.

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Isolux Corsan wins 22 million euro transmission project in Haryana

November 01, 2016 6:49 pm

HVPNL has awarded Isolux Corsan three transmission line projects at several locations in the state

Slowdown Signals: In power sector, signs that growth not plugging in

December 21, 2015 7:56 am

A total of 46 power generation projects were granted transmission connectivity — a key milestone for a power project that entitles the generation plant to get hooked on to the country’s electricity grid.