CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
Transforming India's power grid: Highlights from the Transmission & Distribution Conclave 2024
The conclave that took place at KSH Infra Park in Pune, Maharashtra on June 13, brought together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to explore the transformative possibilities within the transmission and distribution industry.
Delhi's peak power demand grew 3.8x on hot and humid days in last 12 months: Report
Delhi's peak electricity demand surged due to temperature variations, with peak demand increasing by 711 MW on hot and humid days, 506 MW on cold days, and 188 MW on moderate days. The analysis by IEEFA highlighted the necessity of enhancing utility-scale solar power to meet rising demands and mitigate the impact of heatwaves.
India powers up energy network for its hotspots
The govt is taking steps to ensure power projects, including renewable energy sources like wind turbines and solar panels, can operate effectively in the face of intense heatwaves in India. Actions involve enhancing heat tolerance levels, addressing peak power demand, upgrading transmission equipment, and implementing measures like proper ventilation in substations and transformer yards.
Earthquakes in north-central Japan collapse 5 homes that were damaged in deadly January quake
Earthquakes struck Japan's north-central region of Ishikawa on Monday, causing no major damage. The quakes were believed to be aftershocks of the magnitude 7.6 earthquake on January 1, and there was no tsunami. Five houses that had been damaged in the January 1 quake collapsed in Wajiima city, but no major damage or life-threatening injuries were reported. The JMA seismology and tsunami official Satoshi Harada said Monday's rattlings rekindled fear among residents struggling to recover from damages from the New Year's quake.
Mumbai's Central Railway starts 63-hour mega block, commuters face delay, overcrowding on local trains
Mumbai Central Railway's suburban services faced delays and overcrowding due to a 63-hour block for platform widening at Thane, causing inconvenience to office-goers. Delays up to 30 minutes and packed trains were reported. CR cancelled six long-distance trains and 161 local services. CR has urged commuters to avoid unnecessary travel and instructed workplaces to accommodate work-from-home options.
NTPC proposes pooling entire capacity for supply to power distribution companies
If approved, the proposed move could ease supply and operations as the company would be able to sell power to a discom from any station and not restrict it to stage-wise units, people familiar with the matter said. The power purchase agreements (PPAs) with some discoms are signed in stages of commissioning and each stage is a separate entity for tariff and scheduling purposes.
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Tata Power-DDL, India Smart Grid Forum tie up for vehicle-to-grid technology demo project
Tata Power Delhi Distribution partners with India Smart Grid Forum for Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Demonstration Project, exploring EVs' grid services, backup power, and carbon emissions impact. The project involves stakeholders like Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, Central Electricity Authority, Tata Motors, and the University of Delaware, USA. Key figures include Gajanan S. Kale and Reji Kumar Pillai.
India to go 6km deep inside ocean to power your next electric car
India and China compete for minerals crucial for electric vehicles and solar panels. India applies to explore the Indian Ocean for cobalt and manganese, emphasizing strategic importance, Carlsberg Ridge, ANS, polymetallic nodules, Sunil Kumar Singh, NIO, and NIOT.
India projects biggest power shortfall in 14 years in June
India faces severe power shortfall, deferring maintenance and restarting idle units post-hydro decline. Efforts to maximize generation ongoing to meet demand, with focus on renewables and existing plants. Grid-India projects peak night-time demand.
Norms eased to draw in more suppliers for power equipment
India's primary planning and advisory body for the power sector has loosened a significant condition for power equipment supplies in public sector projects, aiming to enable utilities to issue tenders that facilitate greater involvement from private vendors, sources familiar with the matter revealed.
Southern India can Lead India's pursuit of 500GW renewable target by 2030: Experts and industry players
Southern states like Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana hold immense solar and wind energy potential. However, realizing this potential requires substantial investment in strengthening transmission infrastructure.
Govt asks all gas-based plants to be operational from May 1 to June 30 as electricity demand surges
India's government has ordered all gas-based power generating stations to operationalize their plants from May 1 to June 30 due to a potential prolonged heat wave this summer. The ministry has projected a peak power demand of 260 GW, a record high from September last year. The decision is part of a series of measures to meet summer electricity demand. The order will remain valid for generation and supply from May 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024.
India continues to rely heavily on coal to meet projected 260 GW peak demand in summer
The ministry, which has been reviewing the situation regularly, has directed all power generating companies, especially thermal plants, to delay their maintenance plans, while gas-based power plants have been told to be available for generating electricity.
Peak power demand estimated to rise 7% to 260 GW this summer
Peak power demand in India is expected to rise by seven percent year-on-year to 260 GW this summer, with the previous year's peak touching 243 GW against a projection of 229 GW. Despite estimations, last year's demand didn't meet projections due to unseasonal rainfall. However, peak supply reached a new high of 224.1 GW in June before declining.
Torrent Power, Lanco emerge as lowest bidders in gas-fired power auction
Torrent Power's DGEN Power plant and Lanco Group were among the lowest bidders in an auction to supply natural gas-fired power during peak electricity demand in India, a document revealed. India, predominantly reliant on coal for electricity generation, is turning to gas-fired power amid fears of shortages during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election year.
India, Lanka joint panel meet to take grid connectivity further
The two countries have been planning to connect their grid to trade power for almost two decades, but the deliberations have picked up pace in the last few years amid green energy ambitions of the countries. Technical reports are already being discussed with the officials from India's Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Power Grid Corporation of India and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), ET had reported earlier. The grid connection will likely be in a joint venture with Power Grid Corporation of India.
India rebuilds coal stocks to ensure electric reliability: Kemp
India's electricity supply in 2024 is more comfortable due to increased coal production and a significant deployment of renewables. Coal inventories have recovered, with record volumes of coal being dug and dispatched to generators. Power plants now have plentiful stocks of coal, minimizing the risk of blackouts. Generators are storing 38 million tonnes of coal on site, up from previous years. The comfortable fuel situation is a result of increased coal production and prioritized coal deliveries. The expansion of renewable generation has also relieved some pressure on coal supplies.
How firm and dispatchable renewable energy is transforming India’s sustainable energy landscape
India aims to source 50% of electric power from non-fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions by 45% from 2005 levels by 2030. The 2023 National Electricity Plan by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) estimates the need for 486 GW of variable renewables (solar and wind) to achieve this target. Challenges posed by the high penetration of variable and intermittent renewable energy can be solved through firm and dispatchable renewable energy power, obtained by integrating energy storage systems.
ETMarkets Management Talk: Skipper optimistic on H2 FY24 show, actively pursuing Rs 12,600 crore worth projects
"The global market for power T&D equipment is expected to reach $378.7 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% over the analysis period 2022-30. Currently, Skipper exports to more than 65+ countries and engages with 200+ EPC players globally. The robust order book provides a substantial revenue visibility for the next 3-4 years, indicating a strong and stable foundation for sustained growth."
Power demand up 16% in Aug-Oct
August saw a 16.3% year-on-year increase in electricity consumption, while September recorded a 10.3% increase. Peak demand in October was 221.6 GW, up 18.5% from 187 GW a year ago. As per the Central Electricity Authority's report in November 2022, peak demand for 2024-25 is likely to be 244.56 GW. However, peak demand in 2023-24 so far has been 240 GW, against the authority's initial projection of 230.1 GW.
Power units told to wrap up planned shutdowns by February
October onwards planned shutdowns have increased with the average planned outage for the month at 10,189 MW followed by 8,928 MW till November 21. Planned shutdowns of power plants can go anywhere from 15 days to 75 days, depending on the work required.
Govt approves DPRs of 2 SJVN projects in Arunachal Pradesh worth Rs 40,000 crore
"Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power has transferred concurrences of DPRs of 3,097 MW Etalin HEP & 680 MW Attunli HEP in favour of the Company. CEA has also extended the validity of said concurrences," the company said.
Aiming for enough power to aid 9-10% growth: RK Singh
"Our mission is to provide electricity so that the Indian economy is able to grow at around 9- 10%" he said while addressing the foundation day of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The CEA is the planning cell of the power ministry. Singh said the authority should look at the needs for reforms in the power sector.
India's power consumption grows nearly 8 pc to 847 billion units in first half of FY24
India's electricity consumption increased by nearly eight percent to 847 billion units in the first half of the fiscal year. Experts attribute the rise to a recovery in power demand and consumption in August onwards, driven by high humidity levels and increased use of cooling appliances. Peak power demand also reached a record high of 241 GW during April-September 2023. The power ministry had implemented measures to ensure adequate power supply, including running coal-powered plants at full capacity and importing coal for blending. India's installed power generation capacity stands at 424 GW, including coal-based, large hydro, and renewable sources.
India allows Nepal to sell electricity in the real time market
India has granted Nepal permission to sell electricity generated from two hydropower projects in its real-time energy market. This is the first time that India has given project-wise approval, allowing Nepal to sell hydroelectricity in India's Real-Time Market (RTM). In the first phase, 44 MW of electricity generated from the Lower Modi and Kabeli B-1 hydropower projects will be traded in the real-time market.
Electricity output sees marginal growth of 1.3 pc in Apr-Jun due to unseasonal rains: Govt data
The country's electricity output witnessed a marginal growth of 1.3 per cent in April-June quarter of 2023, compared to 17.1 per cent in the same period a year-ago, mainly due to unseasonal rains, government data shows. According to the latest Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data, a measure for factory output, electricity output contracted by 1.6 per cent in March and 1.1 per cent in April this year.
Arunachal Pradesh assigns SJVN 5 hydro projects as private developers fail to execute work
The construction of these projects shall involve a total investment of around Rs 50,000 crore and would add over 20,652 million units of electricity generation annually to the nation's capacity. SJVN has been allotted run of the river scheme hydro projects namely 3,097 MW Etalin, 680 MW Attunli, 500 MW Emini, 420 MW Amulin and 400 MW Mihumdon.
Govt says no plan formulated to phase out old coal-based power plants
The Indian government has not outlined any plans to phase out its old coal-based thermal power plants, according to Power Minister R K Singh. He said that thermal plant operators have been advised to enable the integration of wind and solar power into the grid wherever feasible, by implementing Renovations & Modernisation (R&M) and Life Extension (LE) of their units for running up to 2030 or beyond or operating in two-shift mode.
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