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Why Resisting Calls To Hold Back Amendments to Electricity Act Is Vital

Even as the Electricity Act Amendment Bill, that seeks to make crucial changes to the Electricity Act (2003) is seemingly on the verge of being finalised for passing, resistance has finally started showing up. Predictably, it is Tamil Nadu, a state which has some of the highest market distortions in its power market, that has […]

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ICRA Stands in Favour of Draft Amendments Proposed in Electricity Act

ICRA believes that the draft amendments proposed in the Electricity Act can strengthen the sanctity of power supply contracts and bring reforms in the distribution segment. ICRA Limited, an independent investment information and credit rating agency, has stated that it believes that the draft amendments proposed in Electricity Act, 2003 have the scope to strengthen […]

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Govt Needs to Extend Incentives for Domestic Manufacturing, Exploit Skilled Manpower: Jaideep N. Malaviya

The glass components like vacuum tubes or curved mirrors are largely imported being specialised. India’s solar thermal market is steady hence gives confidence for “Make in India”. However, government needs to extend incentives for manufacturing and exploit the domestic skilled human resources. In short “Opportunities Infinite but Challenges Many Ahead”, believes Jaideep N. Malaviya, Secretary […]

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ADB Grants $346 Mn Loan for Rural Electricity in Maharashtra

ADB has approved a USD 346 million loan to help provide an efficient and reliable power connection to rural agriculture customers in Maharashtra. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 346 million loan to India to help provide an efficient and reliable power connection to rural agriculture customers in the state of Maharashtra. […]

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Draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Out. Renewables in Focus

True to the promise made last week, the Power Ministry has released the draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2020 on 17.4.2020. The draft has given stakeholders 21 days in which to send in their suggestions. The act is of particular significance for the renewable sector, as it promises to tighten up enforcement of orders made […]

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PSPCL’s Advance Payment Scheme. Lucrative Offer or Open Distress?

A visit to the website of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), the state’s primary discom, reveals an interesting offer that has just been released . Promoted as a ‘Golden opportunity to earn lucrative returns by advance payment’ the offer promises a return of 1 percent per month, or 12 percent per annum, for […]

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Lockdown to Impact Power Demand, Cash Flows for Discoms: ICRA

The COVID-19 lockdown will adversely impact power demand, cash flows for Discoms leading to payment delays for Gencos and transmission firms, as per ICRA The lockdown announced by the government to control the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will adversely impact electricity power demand, and cash flows for distribution companies (Discoms) – leading to payment delays for power generation and […]

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Can Privatization Help in Solving Discom Distress?

India’s power sector is currently struggling with multiple issues, among them is pending dues of state Discoms (distribution companies) to renewable energy developers. The issue now even sparked the fears that many solar and wind energy projects likely to turn into non-performing assets (NPAs). Here’re some views and voices from the industry on what could […]

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EESL Successfully Completes 10 Yrs; Aims to Become Rs 10k Cr Co in 3 Yrs

Government-backed Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has now completed 10 years of scaling up energy efficiency programmes in India and globally. With its rapid growth, the company now aims to become Rs 10,000-crore company in next three years. EESL was established in 2009 to unlock the potential of energy efficiency. It’s implemented initiatives have cumulatively […]

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