NTPC chief cautions against dependence on single supplier for nuclear technologyIndia's ambitious 100 GW nuclear power plan requires careful supplier selection. NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh advises against over-reliance ...
17 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Evening peak power demand exposes gaps in India’s energy transition: CitiIndia's power sector is shifting focus from electricity shortages to ensuring reliable power during non-solar hours. Rapid renewable energy...
10 May, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Nearly one-third of record peak demand of 256 GW met through renewable energy: Pralhad JoshiIndia successfully met its record peak power demand of over 256 GW on April 25, 2026. Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro ...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
West Asia war to hit growth, trigger cascading impact: World Bank President BangaThe World Bank warns of significant global economic fallout from the West Asia conflict. Even a ceasefire will cause disruptions. If the wa...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
India defers power plant maintenance to add 10 GW capacity for summer peak demandIndia is boosting electricity supply for summer. Maintenance shutdowns at thermal power plants are postponed. This adds 10,000 MW of power....
10 Apr, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
India, Bhutan discuss ways to boost energy cooperationIndia's Power Minister Manohar Lal met Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to boost energy ties. Discussions focused on hydro-electr...
09 Apr, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
'Attempt to rob J&K people of resources'Ratle Hydro Electric Power Corporation Limited, a joint venture between the NHPC Limited and JK State Power Development Corporation, has en...
06 Jan, 2024, 10.01 PM IST
JSW Energy zooms 13% after signing MoU with Maharashtra govtPrashant Jain, Joint Managing Director and CEO of JSW Energy, said “We are excited to actively participate in the strong prospects of Hydro...
06 Oct, 2022, 01.26 PM IST
Set to execute Lower Kopili hydro-electric project in Assam: Larsen & ToubroThe project involves engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of project infrastructure, civil and hydro-mechanical works.
14 Aug, 2020, 06.23 PM IST
Clean energy capacity: India to have 60% renewable energy by 2030, says power ministerIn September last year at the United Nations Climate Action Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced increasing the renewable ene...
21 Jul, 2020, 10.27 PM IST
SC: Can Uttarakhand hydel projects be shifted to non-eco fragile zones?The suggestion of relocation did not go down well with senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, who was appearing for GMR Badrinath Hydro Power Gener...
02 Mar, 2020, 02.58 PM IST
By 2030, solar power to make up 18% of Indian energy generationSolar energy is expected to account for 18 per cent of total power generation capacity in India by 2030 from one per cent at present, playi...
05 Nov, 2015, 09.15 PM IST
By 2030, solar power to make up 18% of India energy generationSolar energy is expected to account for 18 per cent of total power generation capacity in India by 2030 from one per cent at present, playi...
05 Nov, 2015, 07.26 PM IST
- Nepal should strengthen cooperation with India on hydropower: Experts
The remark was made by energy experts, government officials and politicians during a panel discussion as part of a two-day Power Summit 201...
28 Aug, 2013, 06.37 PM IST
Government trying to push approvals to harness hydro power potentialThe government is doing all it takes to harness the full potential of hydro power in the country, Power Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.
14 Aug, 2013, 04.19 PM IST
- 'MoU for setting up power projects not detrimental for J&K'
An official spokesperson has said Jammu and Kashmir government's agreement with NHPC and PTC for setting up three power projects is detrime...
18 Oct, 2008, 12.43 PM IST
- Meghalaya set to exploit its hydro-electric potential
Faced with opposition over mining of uranium the Meghalaya government has decided to tap its hydro-electric potential to tide over the seve...
30 Nov, 2007, 03.11 PM IST