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India Meets Record Power Demand of 250 GW in FY 2024-25, Boosts RE and Transmission Infrastructure

India's power sector met a record 250 GW demand in FY 2024-25, with notable progress in renewable energy and transmission. The key developments include improved rural electrification, new thermal and hydro projects, and ambitious plans for expanding transmission and sustainability.

Thermal Power | January 02, 2025 | By EI News Network | 664

India’s Thermal Power Share to Fall as Renewables Rise

India's thermal power share is set to decrease as renewable energy capacity surges, with strong cash flows and reduced debt helping support the thermal sector’s credit profiles despite declining plant load factors.

Thermal Power | August 14, 2024 | By EI News Network | 1047

Rajasthan Launches Tender for 3200 MW Thermal and 8000 MW Solar Power Procurement

This single tender encompasses the procurement of both coal-based and solar power, requiring bidders to offer full capacities of both types of energy.

Thermal Power | May 06, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi | 1283

Government Ensures Zero Load Shedding in Summer: Power Minister's Directive

Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh, has spearheaded a series of strategic meetings emphasizing the critical need for zero load shedding during the scorching summer months.

Thermal Power | April 03, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi | 1501

PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone for Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station Phase II in West Bengal

This coal-based thermal power project, operated by the Damodar Valley Corporation, incorporates cutting-edge supercritical technology for enhanced efficiency.

Thermal Power | March 02, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi | 1782

REC Power Development Calls for Bids on 290 MW Solar Power Projects

The tender, inclusive of a greenshoe option for an additional 290 MW capacity on a Build, Own, Operate (B-O-O) basis, requires solar power developers to take charge of land and connectivity.

Thermal Power | November 21, 2023 | By News Bureau | 1275

India's Power Demand Set to Surge 7% in 2023-24: Fitch Report

The report highlights that this sustained power demand is expected to maintain the average thermal power plant load factor (PLF) above 60 percent.

Thermal Power | November 18, 2023 | By News Bureau | 1362

Cement Companies Plan to Invest INR 5,500 Cr in Green Power Projects in Two Years

The report estimates that green power will constitute 40-42 percent of the overall power mix for cement companies by March 2025, up from around 35 percent in March 2023.

Thermal Power | September 19, 2023 | By EI News Network | 1334

REC Limited Organises 54th AGM and Commits to Raise Green Loan By 2030

The CMD informed that they’ve sanctioned more than INR 85,700 crore during the first year itself.

Thermal Power | September 07, 2023 | By EI News Network | 1667

Safearth Procures INR 3.5 Crore in Funding Led by Anthill Ventures, Third Derivative and Mumbai Angels

This financing round will propel SafEarth's product progress and augment its outreach among industries, driving its transition to sustainable energy sources.

Thermal Power | June 22, 2023 | By EI News Network | 2089