Telangana beats solar power target; 10 per cent more than demand
8 years, 7 months ago

Telangana beats solar power target; 10 per cent more than demand

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: As much as 728 MW of solar energy has been synchronised with the grid in Telangana state, surpassing 5 per cent target given by the Centre. The state purchases solar power at Rs 5.17 per unit on an average. TS southern discom chairman Dr G. Raghuma Reddy said solar power used to cost Rs 18 per unit six years back, and is expected to come further down as cost-effective solar panels become available, and because of competitive bidding. When solar, wind and hydel generations peak, the generation at TSgenco thermal plants is backed down," said TSGenco chairman and managing director D. Prabhakar Rao.

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Telangana Hits Record 16,918 MW Power Demand on Thursday
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Telangana Hits Record 16,918 MW Power Demand on Thursday

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana witnessed its highest-ever peak power demand of 16918 MW on March 13, surpassing the previous record of 16,869 MW recorded on March 7. The increased domestic demand due to heat wave conditions and rise in power demand for rabi crops have led to growing demand in the state. Telangana is continuously witnessing over 16,000 MW of power demand …

As summer sets in, peak load of power and energy consumption continues to soar in Telangana
1 month, 1 week ago

As summer sets in, peak load of power and energy consumption continues to soar in Telangana

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Energy demand along with peak load of power in Telangana has been constantly soaring for the last 20 days as the summer season is setting in and the need for cooling, air-conditioning, is increasing. The peak load of power on the transmission system crossed 16,300 megawatt on Friday and the consumption of energy was recorded at 315 million units. …

Telangana’s power demand surpass 16,000 MW for first time
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana’s power demand surpass 16,000 MW for first time

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana on Wednesday recorded its highest-ever peak power demand, breaching the 16,000-megawatt mark for the first time because of rising temperature and the ongoing Rabi agricultural operations. Tamil Nadu witnessed its all-time high power demand of 20,830 MW on May 2 last year, while Karnataka hit 17,691 MW on January 31, 2025. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who …

Telangana's peak power demand at highest-ever 15,752 MW
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana's peak power demand at highest-ever 15,752 MW

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The state recorded its highest-ever peak power demand of 15,752 MW at 7.45 am on Wednesday. “Given this trend, the distribution companies have initiated measures to meet power demand exceeding 17,000 MW during the upcoming summer season,” Krishna Bhaskar said. “Power purchase is required because the base availability of power in the state, through long-term contracted agreements, is 9,134 …

Telangana Govt yet to take a call on entering into PPA with NTPC for remaining 1,600 MW power from Ramagundam plant
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Govt yet to take a call on entering into PPA with NTPC for remaining 1,600 MW power from Ramagundam plant

The Hindu  

The Telangana Government appears to be undecided over signing power purchase agreement for the remaining 1,600 MW of the 4,000 MW project at Ramagundam being developed by the NTPC Limited. Representatives of the NTPC said the power utility is prepared to supply the entire power generated from the plant to Telangana if the government entered into PPA in this direction. …

Telangana secures Rs 45K crore investment for green power projects
2 months ago

Telangana secures Rs 45K crore investment for green power projects

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Sun Petrochemicals, a leading energy company, is set to develop three pumped storage hydropower projects in Nagarkurnool, Mancherial and Mulugu districts with an estimated outlay of Rs 45,000 crore. This project will not only create a large number of jobs for our youth but will also drive impactful transformation in Nagarkurnool, Mancherial and Mulugu.” IT & Industries Minister D …

CM unveils new Clean and Green Energy Policy for Telangana
2 months, 2 weeks ago

CM unveils new Clean and Green Energy Policy for Telangana

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka and others unveiled the much awaited Clean and Green Energy Policy-2025 for Telangana here on Saturday. It states that the State has contracted capacity of 26,212 MW from all sources of energy generation including 4,000 MW from Yadadri Thermal Power Station and 2,474 MW upcoming solar capacity. The …

Telangana to announce Clean and Green Energy Policy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana to announce Clean and Green Energy Policy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: As Telangana’s power demand is expected to double in the next 10 years, the Revanth Reddy government is planning to announce the Clean and Green Policy, according highest priority to alternate sources of energy. The power demand is expected to grow from 15,623 megawatt in 2023-24 to 31,809 MW in 2034-35, To meet the growing power demand, Telangana aims …

Stakeholders’ Convention on Telangana’s Clean and Green Energy Policy on Jan. 3
3 months ago

Stakeholders’ Convention on Telangana’s Clean and Green Energy Policy on Jan. 3

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The State government is organizing a stakeholders convention on Telangana’s Clean and Green Energy Policy-2024 on January 3 at 11 am at Hyderabad International Convention Centre in Madhapur here. With all the progressive initiatives of the State, Telangana’s peak power demand is projected to increase from 15,623 MW in 2023-24 to 20,968 MW in 2027-28 and to 31,809 MW …

In Gujarat, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka hardsells Telangana’s renewable energy potential
6 months, 1 week ago

In Gujarat, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka hardsells Telangana’s renewable energy potential

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Monday revealed that the state government aims to add an additional 40,000 MW in Renewable Energy by 2035. Vikramarka said that the state government was developing a comprehensive renewable energy policy to ensure sustainable, reliable and affordable power, promote RE projects and attract private investments. Addressing the Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet …

State aims to add 40,000 MW renewable energy by 2035, says Deputy Chief Minister
6 months, 1 week ago

State aims to add 40,000 MW renewable energy by 2035, says Deputy Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has said that Telangana aims to add 40,000 MW additional energy capacity through renewable sources by 2035. He said the ambitious target to add 40,000 MW renewable energy by 2035 was not just a number, but a call for action. Telangana was accordingly developing a comprehensive renewable energy policy to ensure sustainable, reliable and …

U.P. marching ahead in solar energy field: Min
7 months, 2 weeks ago

U.P. marching ahead in solar energy field: Min

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh was establishing nine solar parks with a total capacity of 3840 MW, out of which 528 MW of electricity production had already started, energy minister AK Sharma said here on Wednesday, claiming that the state had taken significant strides in the field of renewable energy. Under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, solar energy plants will be installed …

Power consumption spikes amid dry spell in Telangana
1 year, 6 months ago

Power consumption spikes amid dry spell in Telangana

Hindustan Times  

The prolonged dry spell in Telangana throughout the month of August this year has resulted in a sharp increase in power consumption, forcing the state power distribution companies to go in for purchase of power in a big way to meet the demand, officials familiar with the matter said. In fact, it was only 6,904 MW on July 27, when …

Telangana to generate 20 GW power, says Harish Rao
1 year, 9 months ago

Telangana to generate 20 GW power, says Harish Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Telangana’s electricity production has reached 17,000 MW, with plans to increase it to 20,000 MW by the end of the year, said finance minister T. Harish Rao. This achievement places Telangana in a position to export electricity from next year, he said, reflecting the implementation of a ₹40,000-crore power distribution system. Speaking at the fourth edition of CFO Conclave …

Power utilities ready to meet 17000 MW peak demand: Prabhakar Rao
1 year, 11 months ago

Power utilities ready to meet 17000 MW peak demand: Prabhakar Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Telangana Transco and Genco chairman and managing director D. Prabhakar Rao said that the state’s contracted power capacity of 18,528MW was more than the double of when Telangana state was formed, 7,778MW. He said all four units of Bhadradri Thermal Power Station were commissioned and the works at 5x800MW Yadadri thermal power station have been expedited and would be …

Telangana govt pushes villages towards solar power
2 years, 3 months ago

Telangana govt pushes villages towards solar power

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: In a shift towards renewable energy, government subsidies and loans to women SHGs are resulting in a spike in solar rooftops in villages. With thermal power costing more and increasing demand for power, the government is promoting and allotting solar units for 300 mandals in the first phase of its project. TRS MLAs, MPs and ministers are also promoting …

Per-capita power consumption in Telangana up by 69% in 8 years
2 years, 7 months ago

Per-capita power consumption in Telangana up by 69% in 8 years

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The per-capita power consumption of Telangana, which is an index of development of a state, has increased to 2021 units per annum from 1196 units in 2014. The present Per Capita Consumption of Telangana is 73 per cent more than National Per Capita Consumption of 1161 Units, D. Prabhakar Rao, CMD of TSGENCO and TSTRANSCO said. Under the leadership …

India may miss its 300 GW solar energy target for 2030: Report
2 years, 11 months ago

India may miss its 300 GW solar energy target for 2030: Report

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India is likely to miss its solar energy target of 300 GW for 2030 by around 86 GW, a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis and JMK Research said on Tuesday. As of December 2021, India’s cumulative installed solar capacity was 55 GW, with grid-connected utility-scale projects contributing 77%, and the rest coming …

India likely to miss year’s solar capacity target
2 years, 11 months ago

India likely to miss year’s solar capacity target

The Hindu  

India is likely to miss its 2022 target of installing 100 gigawatts of solar power capacity, largely due to inadequate uptake of rooftop solar, according to a report by JMK Research and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. As of December 2021, India’s cumulative installed solar capacity was 55GW, with grid-connected utility-scale projects contributing 77% and the rest …

Telangana Registers Highest Ever Power Demand Of 14,117 MW Today
3 years ago

Telangana Registers Highest Ever Power Demand Of 14,117 MW Today

ABP News  

Hyderabad: The highest electricity demand of 14,117 MW was recorded in the history of Telangana on Tuesday. According to electricity officials, the highest demand in power consumption since Telangana's establishment has occurred on Tuesday. Officials said, Per capita electricity consumption increased by 11.34 per cent. With a per capita electricity consumption of over a thousand units per annum, Telangana has …

Telangana: Solar energy in residential sector fails to take flight
6 years, 2 months ago

Telangana: Solar energy in residential sector fails to take flight

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Installation of renewable solar energy in residential sectors has failed completely. “Solar energy in residential areas has failed as people and also developers have found capital investment to be too high,” said Mr A. Punna Rao, an expert in the power sector. “There have been abrupt policy changes in this emerging sector, which is adding to the problem,” energy …

Telangana to be power-full by 2019, says Central Electricity Authority
6 years, 7 months ago

Telangana to be power-full by 2019, says Central Electricity Authority

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: It will take one more year for Telangana state to become a power surplus State. When TS was formed, the power generation in the state was 7,778 MW and at present the power generation is 15,376 MW. The TRANSCO officials said Kottagudem Thermal Power station 7th phase has the capacity of 800 MW, Manuguru power plant has capacity of …

Hyderabad can generate 1,730 MW of rooftop solar power becoming a leader in this category: Study
6 years, 11 months ago

Hyderabad can generate 1,730 MW of rooftop solar power becoming a leader in this category: Study

Firstpost  

As of December 2017, only six out of 29 states and seven Union Territories are complying with the Central government’s Renewable Energy Purchase Obligation targets. With a potential of 1,730 MW power generation through rooftop solar panels, Hyderabad can become a solar champion in India, thereby reduce air pollution by cutting on coal-based power, according to a study. Some of …

Telangana to have floating solar plants
7 years ago

Telangana to have floating solar plants

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: For the first time in Telangana floating solar power plants will be constructed on the Himayathsagar and Osmansagar lakes. The water board told the state government that it has vacant land at various reservoirs, water treatment plants and pumping stations at Singur, Manjeera, Krishna, Godavari, Himayathsagar and Osmansagar where it can install solar plants and generate 100 MW solar …

Solar power sops attract business houses
8 years ago

Solar power sops attract business houses

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: More than private individuals, commercial and industrial sectors are availing the various benefits and concessions extended by the state and Central governments for solar rooftop projects which are intended for the domestic sector. The state and Central governments are providing 30 per cent subsidy, plus other benefits like exemptions and concessions in VAT, Income Tax etc., to solar rooftop …

Andhra Pradesh among top 3 in green energy
8 years, 4 months ago

Andhra Pradesh among top 3 in green energy

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh has made it to the top three states with respect to green energy generation capacity installed in the state. AP has secured the second spot by installing various grid connected green energy plants from 2013 fiscal to October 2016, which can generate about 2633 MW, according to a Ministry of New and Renewal energy report. The state …

Centre offers solar at Rs 4.70, Telangana deal Rs 5.72
9 years, 1 month ago

Centre offers solar at Rs 4.70, Telangana deal Rs 5.72

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission has set the stage for tapping of about 2,000 mega watt of solar energy, allowing the southern and northern distribution companies to purchase solar power at Rs 5.72 and Rs 5.59 per unit respectively. Another 28 bids were cleared for 1,500 mega watt of solar power, to be purchased at Rs 5.59 per …

Fusion Solar sets up 4 MW solar plant in Telangana
9 years, 5 months ago

Fusion Solar sets up 4 MW solar plant in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad-based Fusion Solar has set up a 4 mw solar plant at Macherla village in the Mahabubnagar district of Telangana. In all, it would see an investment of Rs 60 crore, including Rs 40 crore in the first phase, according to Fusion Solar chairman and managing director Suresh Babu Sadineni. Sadineni said it would deploy a single axis sun tracking …

TN to get 1,000 MW more solar power soon
9 years, 8 months ago

TN to get 1,000 MW more solar power soon

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s ambitious plan to tap solar energy to narrow the power deficit in will get a boost with the government set to finalise deals assuring 1,000 MW solar energy by the end of this month. Addressing an international conference and Exposition on Renewable Energy 2015, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry here on Thursday, Electricity Minister Natham R. …

Govt raises solar power target by five times to 100,000 MW by 2022
9 years, 9 months ago

Govt raises solar power target by five times to 100,000 MW by 2022

Firstpost  

The government on Wednesday raised the solar power generation capacity addition target by five times to 1,00,000 MW by 2022, which will entail an investment of around Rs 6 lakh crore. New Delhi: The government on Wednesday raised the solar power generation capacity addition target by five times to 1,00,000 MW by 2022, which will entail an investment of around …

Govt raises solar power target to 100,000 MW by 2022
9 years, 9 months ago

Govt raises solar power target to 100,000 MW by 2022

The Hindu  

The government on Wednesday raised the solar power generation capacity addition target by five times to 1,00,000 MW by 2022, which will entail an investment of around Rs. “Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its approval for stepping up of India’s solar power capacity target under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission by five times, reaching 1,00,000 MW …

AP to promote roof-top solar energy in a big way
10 years, 2 months ago

AP to promote roof-top solar energy in a big way

The Hindu  

Plans are afoot to promote roof-top solar energy generation in a big way in Andhra Pradesh and achieve a target of at least 5,000 MW over the next five years. With Government of India setting a target of 40,000 MW for roof top solar energy generation out of total solar power of one lakh MW over the next five years …

TS to get a major power boost
10 years, 3 months ago

TS to get a major power boost

The Hindu  

The Telangana government has decided to construct two thermal power stations with an aggregate capacity of 7,600 MW at Veerlapalem and Dilawarpur villages of Damaracharla mandal in Nalgonda district. While the Telangana Generation Corporation will take up a 5,200 MW station, the National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. will be asked to construct a 2,400 MW station, a release said after …

Telangana and BHEL sign MoU for power generation
10 years, 5 months ago

Telangana and BHEL sign MoU for power generation

The Hindu  

Cancellation of coal block allocations as ordered by the Supreme Court very recently, has come as a blessing in disguise for the power-starved Telangana State, as it is set to save one year from the duration required for erection of new plants by BHEL in the newly-formed State. The Telangana government on Saturday entered into an agreement with the public …

TS power woes to worsen next summer
10 years, 5 months ago

TS power woes to worsen next summer

The Hindu  

The Telangana citizens might have to brace themselves for the worst ever summer of the decade, with all avenues for power availability or acquisition gradually being shut down, for the newly formed State. While the soon-to-be-commissioned 800-MW Krishnapatnam Thermal Power Plant had been a great source of optimism, sources say that Telangana may not benefit from it, if the indications …

Ensure qualitative power to Hyderabad, Lokesh tells TS
10 years, 7 months ago

Ensure qualitative power to Hyderabad, Lokesh tells TS

The Hindu  

Telugu Desam Party Cadre Welfare Fund coordinator Nara Lokesh has sharply reacted to Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s suggestion to Andhra Pradesh to follow Telangana on development. Ridiculing the Telangana Chief Minister’s challenge to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu on development, he said: “Andhra Pradesh will compete with Singapore, and show what the development is. Telangana would have to follow …

Andhra Pradesh to promote wind, solar plants
10 years, 8 months ago

Andhra Pradesh to promote wind, solar plants

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Solar parks will be encouraged in a big way in Andhra Pradesh. Officials said that AP has the potential to generate 6,000 MW of solar energy and 7,000 MW of wind energy. Officials said the installed wind energy capacity was only 731 MW as on March 2014 as against the estimated potential of 14,500 MW in undivided AP including …

Efforts on to tap solar energy
11 years, 11 months ago

Efforts on to tap solar energy

The Hindu  

The State can join the league of pioneers of solar energy in the country if its efforts to install 1,000 MW solar energy plants are fruitful within a year. The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, Solar Energy Society of India and NREDCAP jointly organised a seminar on ‘Developing Vijayawada as a solar city’ here on Wednesday. Sastry said: “My estimate is that …

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