Coal supply to power plants to normalise soon, Indian official saysCoal supply to Indian power plants is being increased, with a record 2.6 million tons delivered daily. The number of plants with critically...
22 Oct, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Core output grows at series high of 7.9% in SeptIndia's core sector output growth for September recorded a remarkable 7.9%, driven largely by expansion in coal and electricity. Notably, r...
22 Oct, 2026, 01.42 AM IST
Gujarat asks factories to curb power usage as demand surgesGujarat state has requested factories to limit their electricity consumption during peak evening hours from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The call come...
21 Oct, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
India's power crunch deepens as 96 coal plants face fuel shortagesIndia's coal-fired power plants are currently experiencing critical fuel shortages due to rising energy demands. This surge in electricity ...
21 Oct, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Saudi Arabia keen on enhanced ties with India on power grid systemsSaudi Arabia has expressed interest in cooperating with India on extra-high-voltage electricity transmission systems. The focus includes ma...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Govt shelves import plan to tackle diminished coal stockpilesIndia has shelved a proposal to mandate coal imports because of rising costs and a weaker rupee. Policymakers are instead encouraging Coal ...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
MENA must classify AI data centres as critical loads, overhaul power planning amid rising demand: WEFThe World Economic Forum has highlighted the urgent need for countries in the Middle East and North Africa to refine their energy strategie...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
US reviving shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing electricity demand and to power data centresThe United States is planning to restart three closed nuclear plants to address rising energy needs. These plants were shut down due to hig...
17 Oct, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Schneider Electric raises 2026 targets again on booming data centre demandSchneider Electric has achieved a record revenue of €11.46 billion in the third quarter, exceeding analyst projections. The company has adj...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
India's data-centre capacity may surge to 24-26 GW, impact on overall power demand to remain limited: CEA ChairmanIndia's data-centre capacity may increase to 24-26 GW, which is substantially higher than the current capacity. However, this growth will s...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
India's data centre capacity may surge to 24-26 GW, impact on overall power demand to remain limited: CEA ChairmanIndia's data-centre capacity could surge to 24-26 GW from less than 2 GW currently, however, its share of overall electricity demand is lik...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Hitachi CEO calls for stronger grid connection amid growing power demandHitachi Energy's CEO Andreas Schierenbeck emphasized the importance of strong grid connections for rising electricity demand. He noted that...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
India's electricity demand set to outpace overall energy demand by 2035; data centres to fuel growth: S&P GlobalIndia's electricity demand is projected to increase as industries move towards electric and hydrogen-based processes. This growth in demand...
14 Oct, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Power grid emergency declared in 13 US states, including New Jersey, to prevent blackouts - Check out the reason, dates and full list of affected areasA federal power grid emergency order was issued for 13 states and Washington, DC. This directive aims to address rising electricity demand ...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
More thermal capacity needed to meet power demand, says CEA chiefIndia's electricity demand has grown significantly this year, with peak demand reaching record levels in recent months. The Central Electri...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
US declares power grid emergency across 13 states: What it means for residentsUS Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order to PJM Interconnection to maintain grid stability. This directive allows ...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
India’s coal capacity plans face a major rethink as power demand soarsIndia's electricity demand has risen sharply, prompting a potential increase in planned coal power capacity. The Central Electricity Author...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.04 PM IST