Number theory: Management of peak power demand will test India’s renewable push
1 year, 4 months ago

Number theory: Management of peak power demand will test India’s renewable push

Hindustan Times  

In June, the government announced that power tariffs would be linked to the time of consumption in the country. “Under the Time of Day system, tariff during solar hours of the day would be 10%-20% less than the normal tariff, and the tariff during peak hours, 10-20% higher. “ToD tariff will be applicable for commercial and industrial consumers having maximum demand of 10 KW and above, from 1st April, 2024 and for all other consumers except agricultural consumers, latest from 1st April, 2025”, the power ministry said in a release. An HT analysis of relevant statistics shows that the government’s efforts to bring down power demand during peak hours is a recognition of a crucial structural challenge facing India’s power sector as income levels rise and the share of renewables in power production increases. PREMIUM Rising income levels and the changing share of renewables in power production are transforming India's power patterns.

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India's solar output grows at slowest pace in six years in first half of 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India's solar output grows at slowest pace in six years in first half of 2024

Hindustan Times  

By Sudarshan Varadhan and Cassandra Yap India's solar output grows at slowest pace in six years in first half of 2024 SINGORE, - India's solar power generation grew at the slowest pace in six years in the first half of 2024, an analysis of data from the federal grid regulator showed, as the country further stepped up reliance on coal …

India likely to raise its estimate on peak power demand amid harsher summers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India likely to raise its estimate on peak power demand amid harsher summers

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s power ministry will likely raise its projections for peak electricity demand after this year’s prolonged heatwave forced people to keep their air conditioners and fans running for longer than usual. The current projection of peak power demand reaching 384 GW by financial year 2031-32 may now have to be revised, said Pankaj Agarwal, secretary, Union ministry of …

India's power consumption rises nearly 9% to 152.38 billion units in June
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India's power consumption rises nearly 9% to 152.38 billion units in June

The Hindu  

India's power consumption rose by nearly 9% to 152.38 billion units in June compared to the year-ago period mainly due to scorching heat which forced excessive use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and desert coolers. The previous all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023. The Ministry also estimated that peak power demand may …

India's coal dependence for power to be highest in nine years as heatwaves intensify
6 months ago

India's coal dependence for power to be highest in nine years as heatwaves intensify

Hindustan Times  

India will use more coal for generating electricity this year than it has in almost a decade, to cope with surging electricity demand, Bloomberg reported. Representational The country expects to add 15.4 gigawatts in the financial year 2024-25, the most in nine years, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Coal still generates about three-quarters of India’s electricity, and the …

Delhi's peak power demand makes new record with 8,647 MW amid heatwave
6 months ago

Delhi's peak power demand makes new record with 8,647 MW amid heatwave

India TV News  

Amid the sweltering heatwave in India, Delhi on Tuesday registered a peak power demand of 8,647 MW, the highest ever in the city as per Discom officials. Before that, on May 22 this year, Delhi's peak power demand reached 8,000 MW for the first time. According to the State Load Dispatch Centre, Delhi, the extreme heatwave has continuously pushed the …

Rising AC sales and surging demand for cooling escalates India's environmental challenges
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rising AC sales and surging demand for cooling escalates India's environmental challenges

Hindustan Times  

With soaring temperatures and heat waves causing health problems, air conditioners have become essential for creating cooler, comfortable spaces. Growing AC use will increase energy intensity in buildings, requiring significant focus on improving thermal comfort to reduce air-conditioned hours,” said Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director, Centre for Science and Environment. The widespread use of ACs significantly increases electricity consumption, and by …

Heatwave in India: Sweltering temperatures push power demand to fresh high
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Heatwave in India: Sweltering temperatures push power demand to fresh high

India TV News  

Heatwave in India: The power demand in India was on Thursday at its seasonal high at 237 gigawatts, surpassing its previous record high of 234 GW seen earlier this week, data from the Ministry of Power showed. Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are most likely to continue over the plains of Northwest India and Heatwave conditions over Madhya Pradesh and …

Govt successfully met peak power demand in Delhi without outages: Atishi
7 months ago

Govt successfully met peak power demand in Delhi without outages: Atishi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Power Minister Atishi on Wednesday said the city government successfully met the peak power demand of 7,717 MW on May 21 without any power outages. Govt successfully met peak power demand in Delhi without outages: Atishi She further stressed that even if the figures touch 8000 MW in the coming months, they will take all measures to …

Amid severe heatwave, Delhi records peak power demand in history
7 months ago

Amid severe heatwave, Delhi records peak power demand in history

Hindustan Times  

Amid a severe heatwave hitting most parts of India, the power demand, as the need for air conditioners and coolers is on the rise, reached a record high of 234 gigawatts on Tuesday. According to the State Load Despatch Center data at 3:33pm on Tuesday, Delhi's peak power demand reached 7717 MW, the highest ever in the city's history. According …

Amid heatwave, Delhi's peak power demand touches May's highest-ever level
7 months ago

Amid heatwave, Delhi's peak power demand touches May's highest-ever level

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's peak power demand today touched its highest-ever levels for the month of May. Pushed by a heatwave in several parts of the national capital, the city's peak power demand hit 7,557 MW at 3:33 pm, showed State Load Dispatch Centre's real time data. Per electricity companies, Delhi's peak power demand may cross the 8000 MW-mark this summer season. A …

Andhra Pradesh’s energy demand falls considerably as the sizzling summer fizzles out
7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh’s energy demand falls considerably as the sizzling summer fizzles out

The Hindu  

Energy demand in the State fell to about 210.36 Million Units on Saturday, May 18, from the seasonal high of 259.20 MU recorded on May 4 as the blistering summer heat gave way to repeated spells of rain in recent weeks and the southwest monsoon is poised to hit south peninsular India by the month-end. A substantial chunk of the …

Power tariffs up in April as summer sets in
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Power tariffs up in April as summer sets in

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The average power tariffs in the day-ahead market of the Indian Energy Exchange rose to Rs 5.1 per unit in April 2024, up from Rs 3.9 per unit in March 2024 as the demand increased with the summer heat. The rise in prices can be attributed to demand growth which remained healthy at 9.4 per cent on a year-on-year …

Green milestone: Share of coal in India’s total installed electricity capacity drops below 50%
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Green milestone: Share of coal in India’s total installed electricity capacity drops below 50%

Hindustan Times  

The share of coal in India’s total installed electricity capacity fell below 50% for the first time in history in 2023-24, according to a report released on Thursday, marking a crucial milestone in the country’s attempt to switch to clean energy. The report also found that renewable energy auctions reached a record 41 GW in fiscal year 2024, with eight …

Coal stocks at comfortable level to meet peak summer demand, says official
9 months ago

Coal stocks at comfortable level to meet peak summer demand, says official

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The country’s coal stocks are at comfortable levels to meet the demand during the peak summer season, said a senior official from the coal ministry. Additionally, the National Power Portal reports that coal stocks at power plants with capacities exceeding 189 GW stood at 45.48 MT as of March 16. “Even though power demand is likely to increase, …

Peak demand in UP is anticipated to reach 31,585 MW
9 months, 1 week ago

Peak demand in UP is anticipated to reach 31,585 MW

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: The annual peak demand in Uttar Pradesh is projected to reach 31,917 MW, making it the second-highest in the country after Maharashtra, which is expected to experience a peak demand of 32,640 MW in 2024-25, as per a recent report released by the Central Electricity Authority. According to the report - ‘Anticipated Energy Requirement and Peak Demand for 2023-25- …

Electricity consumption soars in State, peak demand at all-time high of 5,031 MW
9 months, 1 week ago

Electricity consumption soars in State, peak demand at all-time high of 5,031 MW

The Hindu  

The State’s power sector could be in for a tough time this summer, given the way electricity consumption is soaring. Even before the 2024 summer has reached its peak, the Kerala State Electricity Board has logged a peak demand of 5,031 megawatts, an all-time high for the State, on Monday. The daily electricity consumption on Monday stood at 100.16 million …

Peak power demand is estimated to rise 7% this summer
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Peak power demand is estimated to rise 7% this summer

The Hindu  

Peak power demand in India is estimated to rise by 7% year-on-year to 260 GW this summer, according to a senior official. The peak power demand during the summer of 2023 touched 243 GW against a projection of 229 GW. "We expect the peak power demand this year at 260GW," Central Electricity Authority Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad told reporters on the …

India's power consumption grows 7.5 percent in April-January this fiscal year
10 months ago

India's power consumption grows 7.5 percent in April-January this fiscal year

India TV News  

India's power consumption increased 7.5 percent on-year to 1354.97 billion units in the April-January period of this financial year, indicating an uptick in economic activities across the country. Power consumption in the country has increased to 1354.97 billion units in the April-January period of this financial year, from 1259.49 BU in the April-January period of fiscal 2022-23, according to government …

India’s clean energy boom slows as new solar projects get delayed. Experts say it can pick back up
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s clean energy boom slows as new solar projects get delayed. Experts say it can pick back up

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — For years, renewable projects in India have been growing steadily, from small-town rooftop solar installations to large-scale projects across the desert and long stretches of wind turbines and solar panels on farmland all contributing to the country’s climate goal of transitioning to clean energy. It takes up to two years for solar projects to come online after …

PM Modi announces new rooftop solar power scheme: How this will help India go green
11 months ago

PM Modi announces new rooftop solar power scheme: How this will help India go green

Firstpost  

Monday was a big, big day for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on X, PM Modi on Monday evening wrote, “The first decision I have taken after returning from Ayodhya is that our government will launch ‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana’ with the target of installing rooftop solar on one crore houses.” He further added that the scheme was inspired …

Fired up and plugged in – Driving India’s energy security and decarbonisation this decade
11 months ago

Fired up and plugged in – Driving India’s energy security and decarbonisation this decade

The Hindu  

As India throttles to become the fastest-growing economy in the coming years, it will have to grow in the wake of a global agreement at COP-28 to phase down unabated coal. But to keep the economy powered while decarbonising, the country will have to use its existing assets better to cater to growing demand, while simultaneously limiting exposure to new …

India's power consumption grows nearly 8% in April-December period
11 months ago

India's power consumption grows nearly 8% in April-December period

The Hindu  

Power consumption in India witnessed an on-year rise of nearly 8% to 1,221.15 billion units during the April-December period of this fiscal, indicating a surge in economic activities. Change in power consumption patterns The Power Ministry had estimated the country's electricity demand to touch 229 GW during summer in 2023. They said power consumption grew in August, September, and October, …

India's power consumption grows nearly 9% to 1,099.90 billion units in April-November
1 year ago

India's power consumption grows nearly 9% to 1,099.90 billion units in April-November

The Hindu  

Power consumption has increased by nearly nine per cent to 1,099.90 billion units in the country during April-November this fiscal compared to the same period a year ago, showing a surge in economic activities. Industry experts said that around nine per cent growth in power consumption in the first eight months of this fiscal year shows buoyancy in the economy. …

India will see solar revolution by 2030, says IEA
1 year, 1 month ago

India will see solar revolution by 2030, says IEA

Firstpost  

India has set a target of achieving 500 GW of installed capacity from non-fossil fuels, including around 270 GW of solar capacity, by 2030 According to the International Energy Agency, solar energy will generate 18% of India’s electricity by 2030, up from its current 6% share. According to the IEA’s latest World Energy Outlook 2023, which was released on Tuesday, …

India's Electricity Demand For ACs Set To Increase Nine-Fold By 2050: IEA
1 year, 1 month ago

India's Electricity Demand For ACs Set To Increase Nine-Fold By 2050: IEA

ABP News  

India's demand for electricity for running household air conditioners is estimated to expand nine-fold by 2050 and will exceed total power consumption in the whole of Africa today, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday. IEA said by 2050, "India's total electricity demand from residential air conditioners in the STEPS exceeds total electricity consumption in the whole of Africa today. …

Poor rainfall leading to summer-like peak demand, says Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George
1 year, 3 months ago

Poor rainfall leading to summer-like peak demand, says Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George

The Hindu  

The poor southwest monsoon in Karnataka is resulting in “summer-like” peak demands for electricity, said Energy Minister K.J. Record peak demand According to the Energy Department, Karnataka hit an all-time record peak demand of 16,950 MW on August 25. The sudden rise in power demand was met by taking several proactive measures,” said R.K. Singh, Union Minister of Power and …

India's power consumption grows by over 16% to 151.66 billion units in August
1 year, 3 months ago

India's power consumption grows by over 16% to 151.66 billion units in August

The Hindu  

The country's power consumption grew by over 16% to 151.66 billion units in August this year compared to that of the same month last year mainly due to increase usage of cooling appliances during sultry weather. In the year-ago period, power consumption stood at 130.39 billion units, higher than 127.88 BU in August 2021, according to the government data. They …

India boosts coal use to stop power outages as hydroelectricity output falls
1 year, 3 months ago

India boosts coal use to stop power outages as hydroelectricity output falls

Live Mint  

With an aim to stop outages caused by lower hydroelectricity output, India has stepped up the use of coal to generate electricity as an increase in renewables is struggling to keep pace with record power demand, according to Reuters reports. Hence, the driest August has resulted in power generation surging to a record 162.7 billion kilowatt hours, a Reuters analysis …

Delhi records its highest peak power demand of the year on Friday
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi records its highest peak power demand of the year on Friday

Hindustan Times  

With the city witnessing hot and humid conditions on Friday, Delhi’s peak power demand was recorded at 7,398MW — the highest so far this year. A TPDDL spokesperson said the peak demand of 2,163MW in the discom’s area was met successfully without any network constraint and power outage. Meanwhile, Delhi’s all-time high peak power demand was recored on June 28 …

Power Ministry asks imported coal-based plants to run at full capacity till September 30
1 year, 6 months ago

Power Ministry asks imported coal-based plants to run at full capacity till September 30

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Power on June 12 extended the time period of its direction to all thermal plants using imported coal to operate at full capacity by three-and-a-half months till September 30 to avoid electricity shortage amid rising demand in the country. A Power Ministry notice, shot off on June 12 to 15 imported coal-based thermal power projects, stated: “It …

India's power consumption grows marginally in May 2023 | Read details here
1 year, 6 months ago

India's power consumption grows marginally in May 2023 | Read details here

India TV News  

Power consumption in India: Power consumption rose marginally by 1.04 per cent to 136.56 billion units in May this year as widespread rains have kept summer temperature under check so far and people used fewer cooling appliances compared to last year. In the year-ago period, power consumption stood at 135.15 billion units, higher than 108.80 BU in May 2021, according …

AP generates 251 MUs of power on Thursday, highest ever
1 year, 7 months ago

AP generates 251 MUs of power on Thursday, highest ever

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Power utilities of Andhra Pradesh have successfully met the highest-ever energy demand of 251 million units in the state on May 18, 2023, by generating 12,653 MW. Stating this on Friday, energy minister Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy explained that the average day demand in May 2020 had been 180.69 MUs as against 210.20 MUs on May 17, 2023. For instance, …

As T.N. reels under rising temperatures, power demand, daily consumption hit all-time high
1 year, 8 months ago

As T.N. reels under rising temperatures, power demand, daily consumption hit all-time high

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu has hit yet another all-time high in terms of peak power demand and daily consumption, this summer. The State’s daily consumption hit an all-time high of 41.30 crore units and a peak demand of 18,882 MW on April 18, Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji said in a Twitter post. The note also stated that the summer peak power …

India's power consumption rises 10% in Apr-Feb to 1375 billion units, surpasses full fiscal energy supplies year ago
1 year, 9 months ago

India's power consumption rises 10% in Apr-Feb to 1375 billion units, surpasses full fiscal energy supplies year ago

The Hindu  

India’s power consumption surged 10% to 1375.57 billion units during April-February this fiscal year and has already surpassed the level of electricity supplied in entire 2021-22. In entire fiscal year 2021-22, power consumption was 1374.02 BU, which is less than 1375.57 BU recorded during April 2022 to February 2023 period. Experts say power consumption is expected to grow in double …

Delhi's peak power demand likely to reach 8,000 MW by June-end
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi's peak power demand likely to reach 8,000 MW by June-end

India Today  

Delhi government's power department has predicted that the peak load of the national capital may reach 8000 MW in late June or early July, an official statement said on Monday. Gahlot chaired a separate review meeting with Discoms and power department officials to assess the 'Summer Action Plan' for the uninterrupted supply of electricity during the upcoming summer season in …

TS can meet peak power demand in summer, say officials
1 year, 10 months ago

TS can meet peak power demand in summer, say officials

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: For the first time in Telangana, a maximum peak power demand of 14,649 MW was reached on Saturday. Top officials of power utilities said that Telangana stood second in the consumption of power among southern states. Officials of power discoms estimate that power demand may touch 15000 MW in peak summer season. Meanwhile, energy minister G. Jagadish Reddy said …

India expects utilities' annual coal demand to surge about 8% after renewables shortfall
1 year, 11 months ago

India expects utilities' annual coal demand to surge about 8% after renewables shortfall

The Hindu  

India expects its power plants to burn about 8% more coal in the fiscal year ending March 2024, according to a senior government official and a Power Ministry presentation, after the country missed its 2022 renewable-energy goal by more than 30%. India expects utilities' coal demand to reach 821 million tonnes in 2023-24, according to the presentation. India is expected …

India asks utilities to import 6% of their coal for nine months
1 year, 11 months ago

India asks utilities to import 6% of their coal for nine months

Live Mint  

India's power ministry has asked utilities to import 6% of their coal requirement until September, according to a letter seen by Reuters, warning that domestic supplies could be curtailed if import targets are not met. Estimated domestic coal supply of 392 million tonnes during the six months to the end of September is expected to fall short of demand by …

Annual energy consumption in Andhra Pradesh likely to touch 64,523 MUs in 10 years, says Energy Minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Annual energy consumption in Andhra Pradesh likely to touch 64,523 MUs in 10 years, says Energy Minister

The Hindu  

The annual energy consumption in Andhra Pradesh is expected to rise to 64,523 Million Units in the next 10 years from the present 60,945 MUs and and the average is likely to increase from 220 MUs per day to 250 MUs per day, Minister for Energy Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy has said. The Minister, in a press note released on the …

Promoting efficiency in power generation in India
2 years ago

Promoting efficiency in power generation in India

Hindustan Times  

India is experiencing a surge in power demand owing to an expanding economy. In the short term, however, focus should be on making coal-based plants work efficiently; power plants working on imported coal in India are crucial in this regard. This brief analyses the problems hindering the optimum operation of power plants working on imported coal. The continuous increase in …

India's electricity consumption grows 14 per cent in November; experts say it indicates sustained recovery
2 years ago

India's electricity consumption grows 14 per cent in November; experts say it indicates sustained recovery

India TV News  

Indicating sustained economic recovery, the government data showed India's power consumption logged a double-digit growth of 13.6 per cent to 112.81 billion units in November 2022 compared to the year-ago period. The robust growth of power consumption in the month mainly indicates an increase in economic activities as generally it remains subdued in November. Experts say power consumption and demand …

Peak-hour power charges to be reduced from 25% to 15%, says MSME Department
2 years, 1 month ago

Peak-hour power charges to be reduced from 25% to 15%, says MSME Department

The Hindu  

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department on Wednesday said peak-hour electricity charges for industries falling under the Low Tension III-B tariff category will be reduced from 25% to 15%. The morning peak hours were revised as 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. instead of 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., and evening peak hours were revised as 6 p.m. to 10 …

Time-of-day power tariff coming for retail customers
2 years, 4 months ago

Time-of-day power tariff coming for retail customers

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : The government is planning to extend the time-of-day power tariff system to retail customers, two people aware of the matter said. Though existing rules permit time-of-day tariff, its implementation will be decided by respective state regulatory commissions, they said, adding the Forum of Regulators, comprising central and state electricity regulatory commissions, has already discussed the matter. According …

India’s Energy-Environment Catch-22
2 years, 5 months ago

India’s Energy-Environment Catch-22

The Diplomat  

Rani, a domestic worker in New Delhi, travels 10-15 kilometers every day from her cramped urban slum in Goyla Dairy, Najafgarh, to high rise buildings in Dwarka. While India plans to reach carbon neutral status by 2070, extreme weather events like the recent heatwaves keep pushing India’s energy sector to depend on traditional coal in the absence of enough renewable …

India’s power demand set to surge 6% for 2nd straight year: Crisil
2 years, 5 months ago

India’s power demand set to surge 6% for 2nd straight year: Crisil

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: India's demand for power is likely to grow over 6% for the second consecutive year in FY23, according to a Crisil report. The current fiscal will also be the second year of power demand growing above pre-pandemic levels and the long-period average of 5%. “The first quarter may have accounted for 75% of the expected incremental power demand …

Survey set to gauge success of govt electricity schemes
2 years, 5 months ago

Survey set to gauge success of govt electricity schemes

Live Mint  

The union power ministry plans to commission a socioeconomic survey by a third party agency of its marquee schemes aimed at universal access to electricity, seeking to capture what improvements have been made by these projects. The survey will focus on the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, said two government officials …

India's Power Consumption Grows 17.2% to 134.13 Billion Units in June
2 years, 5 months ago

India's Power Consumption Grows 17.2% to 134.13 Billion Units in June

News 18  

Power consumption in the country grew by 17.2 per cent year-on-year to 134.13 billion units in June, amid severe heat and spurt in economic activities. Power consumption in June last year was recorded at 114.48 BU, which was higher than 105.08 BU in the same month of 2020, according to power ministry data. The power consumption and demand were affected …

'Current' Affairs: Delhi’s Peak Power Demand Breaks All Records, Hits 7,695 MW, 22% Jump since 2020
2 years, 5 months ago

'Current' Affairs: Delhi’s Peak Power Demand Breaks All Records, Hits 7,695 MW, 22% Jump since 2020

News 18  

Delhi’s peak power demand reached 7,695 MW on Wednesday afternoon, at least 22 per cent more than the peak power demand recorded in 2020, according to data from the State Load Dispatch Centre. On June 29, 2020, at 3.33 pm, Delhi’s peak power demand was 6,314 MW – the highest for the year 2020-21. The SLDC data analysed by CNN-News18 …

Delhi sees record power demand at 7,601MW as hot and humid weather prevails
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi sees record power demand at 7,601MW as hot and humid weather prevails

Live Mint  

National capital Delhi has been reeling under severe hot and humid weather which pushed its power demand to a record high of 7,601 Megawatt on Tuesday. At a time when India is experiencing power shortage due to crisis caused by excessive demand of nom-renewable source of energy--coal, realtime data has suggested that city's peak power demand clocked 7601 MW at …

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