DVC R&D collaboration with IIT Kharagpur will focus on AI, predictive maintenance, digital solutions, dam monitoring and sustainable power plant operations. Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and IIT Kharagpur have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen DVC R&D and drive innovation across the power sector. The partnership will focus on artificial intelligence (AI), data […]
Coal rake loading to the power sector rose to 444 rakes on September 6, 2026, marking a steady improvement in coal supplies over four consecutive days. Loading increased from 370 rakes per day on September 3 to 444 rakes on September 6, a net gain of 74 rakes or around 20%. The improvement reflects efforts […]
POWERGRID Transmission continued to maintain high network reliability, with average transmission system availability of more than 99.81%. The company operates 292 substations and more than 1,86,889 circuit kilometres (ckm) of transmission lines across India. POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited highlighted these operational achievements during its 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on August 20, […]
SECL Director (Technical–Operations) N. Franklin Jayakumar visited the Dipka Mega Mine and reviewed its operational performance. The visit covered production, safety, monsoon preparedness and coal despatch. The review also focused on improving coal evacuation and strengthening supplies to the power sector. SECL Reviews Production and Mining Operations During the visit, Jayakumar inspected departmental and contractual […]
The government has outlined a broad framework of power sector reforms to balance the financial sustainability of the electricity sector with affordable and reliable power for consumers. The framework operates under the Electricity Act, 2003 and includes the National Electricity Policy, Tariff Policy and regulations issued by the Centre, Central Electricity Authority and electricity regulators. […]
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Government-owned NTPC Green Energy Ltd has inked an MoU with Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) to set up renewable energy and battery energy storage projects (BESS) in the state as part of the Centre’s policy to reduce the carbon footprint in the country. The agreement was signed between Sarit […]
