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Oct 2017
It is not easy running a super thermal power plant in India as one of the first public sector promoters of such plants are figuring out to their dismay.
8Experience shows that the demand to backdown output means that super critical units are not running at sub critical levels.
8Auxiliary power consumption levels are now significantly higher.
8There are other complications too
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8Experience shows that the demand to backdown output means that super critical units are not running at sub critical levels.
8Auxiliary power consumption levels are now significantly higher.
8There are other complications too
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New environmental regulations have dampened the mood in the coal based thermal power sector
8A new set of dialogues are now being initiated to handhold stakeholders undergoing the painful transition.
8The concerns of captive power plants too are to be addressed.
8Costal and older power plants have their own issues
8Financial challenges and options available to handle compliance of new environmental norms are also to be discussed
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8A new set of dialogues are now being initiated to handhold stakeholders undergoing the painful transition.
8The concerns of captive power plants too are to be addressed.
8Costal and older power plants have their own issues
8Financial challenges and options available to handle compliance of new environmental norms are also to be discussed
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The website carries here a story of a new franchising model that seeks to convert diesel generator operators to renewable energy.
8The aim is to establish pilot projects to showcase the viability of the conversion process so as to provide evidence of the enabling conditions for scaling up the intervention.
8But hands-on experience seems to show that such an initiative would require government subsidies as the payback periods are higher for renewable energy
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8The aim is to establish pilot projects to showcase the viability of the conversion process so as to provide evidence of the enabling conditions for scaling up the intervention.
8But hands-on experience seems to show that such an initiative would require government subsidies as the payback periods are higher for renewable energy
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for materials to be supplied of 11 KV Indoor VCB panel set(48 Set) & Spares for 11 KV Indoor VCB panels(48 Set) Details
8Tender for Manufacturing of 3588 Nos. of 8.00m long PSC poles as per REC design at M.G.Pudur PSC Yard Details
8Tender for Supply of 344KM of 11KV 3×300 Sq.mm XLPE UG Cable Details
8Tender for Supply,Drawing,Testing and Commissioning of 8.23 KM LT Aerial Bunched cables at various Locations under RAPDRP Scheme, Kannur on turnkey basis Details
8Tender for Design, manufacture,Testing and Commissioning & associated works of Fire Fighting system for Nagarjuna Sagar Tail Pond HES (2X25MW) Details
8Tender for Supply and application of Ceramic Pad Insulation on HP Turbine Module & IP Turbine Module (KWU) of 250 MW unit –IV at GHTP Details
8Tender for procurement of UPVC quickfit (Self fit) Pipes, PVC coupler, PVC end Cap moulded, PVC Reducer.(Qty.= 700 Nos.) Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Meghalaya State Focuses On Transmission In Face Of Power Crisis Details
8Farm sector to be power sufficient Details
8India Inc is No 1 globally in funding solar sector, says Mercom Details
8Adani co rallies 5% on bid for Rel Infra’s Mumbai assets Details
8Govt to auction 3 GW of wind power projects by the end of this fiscal Details
8'India's per capita energy consumption to double in next 6-7 years' Details
8TN urges Centre to supply more coal to prevent power outages Details
8 NE Power Ministers call for development of power projects in region Details
8Renewable equipment prices to fall further, says R K Singh Details
8Renewables to account for 40 per cent of India’s energy mix by 2030: Power Minister R K Singh Details
8PLF of gas-fired power plants likely to decline further: Ind-Ra Details
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8Tender for materials to be supplied of 11 KV Indoor VCB panel set(48 Set) & Spares for 11 KV Indoor VCB panels(48 Set) Details
8Tender for Manufacturing of 3588 Nos. of 8.00m long PSC poles as per REC design at M.G.Pudur PSC Yard Details
8Tender for Supply of 344KM of 11KV 3×300 Sq.mm XLPE UG Cable Details
8Tender for Supply,Drawing,Testing and Commissioning of 8.23 KM LT Aerial Bunched cables at various Locations under RAPDRP Scheme, Kannur on turnkey basis Details
8Tender for Design, manufacture,Testing and Commissioning & associated works of Fire Fighting system for Nagarjuna Sagar Tail Pond HES (2X25MW) Details
8Tender for Supply and application of Ceramic Pad Insulation on HP Turbine Module & IP Turbine Module (KWU) of 250 MW unit –IV at GHTP Details
8Tender for procurement of UPVC quickfit (Self fit) Pipes, PVC coupler, PVC end Cap moulded, PVC Reducer.(Qty.= 700 Nos.) Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Meghalaya State Focuses On Transmission In Face Of Power Crisis Details
8Farm sector to be power sufficient Details
8India Inc is No 1 globally in funding solar sector, says Mercom Details
8Adani co rallies 5% on bid for Rel Infra’s Mumbai assets Details
8Govt to auction 3 GW of wind power projects by the end of this fiscal Details
8'India's per capita energy consumption to double in next 6-7 years' Details
8TN urges Centre to supply more coal to prevent power outages Details
8 NE Power Ministers call for development of power projects in region Details
8Renewable equipment prices to fall further, says R K Singh Details
8Renewables to account for 40 per cent of India’s energy mix by 2030: Power Minister R K Singh Details
8PLF of gas-fired power plants likely to decline further: Ind-Ra Details
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8Project Name: Thermal Power Plant - FGD Addition
8Project Cost: Rs 600 Crores approximately
8Project Description: The owner is scheduled to install FGD (Flue Gas Desulphurisation) units and upgrade ESPs (Electrostatic Precipitators) at its 920 MW (2*210 MW + 2*250 MW) thermal power plant. At present, the DPR is being prepared along with the consultant and preparation of tender documents are expected to follow. The project is expected to kick off in early 2021. Commercially, RFQs for FGD installation and retrofitting of ESPs are expected to be out by the second quarter of 2018. Interested parties can get in touch with project promoters for pre qualification and other related activities. Already two Chinese companies have approached the promoters.
8Project Event: RFQs for FGDs and retrofitting of ESPs are expected to be out by Q2, 2018.
8Expenditure Approval: 2016
8RFQ Date: Q2:2018
8Release Date: 2018
8Start Date: Q1:2021
8Completion Date: Q4:2021
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8Project Name: Thermal Power Plant - Maintenance
8Project Cost: Rs 15 Crores approximately
8Project Description: The owner is expected to conduct capital overhaul in Unit-6 and Unit-7 of its 920 MW (2*210 MW + 2*250 MW) thermal power plant. RFQs for same are expected to be out in early 2018 and the owner is likely to engage an EPC contractor.
8Project Event: RFQ for capital overhaul and maintenance is expected to be out in Q1, 2018
8Expenditure Approval: 2017
8RFQ Date: Q1:2018
8Release Date: Q2:2018
8Start Date: Q3:2018
8Completion Date: Q4:2018
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8Project Name: Greenfield Hydroelectric Project
8Project Cost: Rs 1800 crore
8Project Description: The owner along with consultant is writing out the detailed project report for scoping the environment clearance for a 252 MW (4*63 MW) greenfield hydel project. TOR was accorded on 4th March 2014 which would be valid for four years. Survey and investigation activities for updated baseline data for three working seasons has been completed and EIA/EMP activities are in progress. Socio-economic survey, land survey, and public hearing are getting delayed due to heavy rains in the project area and would be completed in the next 7-8 months. The developer will come out first with major civil works, and HM and EM works subsequently after a month's gap each after procuring EC.
8Project Event: RFQ for civil works are expected by 3rd Quarter of 2018.
8Expenditure Approval: Q1:2018
8RFQ Date: Q3:2018
8Release Date: Q3:2018
8Start Date: Q1:2019
8Completion Date: Q3:2024
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8Project Cost: Rs 600 Crores approximately
8Project Description: The owner is scheduled to install FGD (Flue Gas Desulphurisation) units and upgrade ESPs (Electrostatic Precipitators) at its 920 MW (2*210 MW + 2*250 MW) thermal power plant. At present, the DPR is being prepared along with the consultant and preparation of tender documents are expected to follow. The project is expected to kick off in early 2021. Commercially, RFQs for FGD installation and retrofitting of ESPs are expected to be out by the second quarter of 2018. Interested parties can get in touch with project promoters for pre qualification and other related activities. Already two Chinese companies have approached the promoters.
8Project Event: RFQs for FGDs and retrofitting of ESPs are expected to be out by Q2, 2018.
8Expenditure Approval: 2016
8RFQ Date: Q2:2018
8Release Date: 2018
8Start Date: Q1:2021
8Completion Date: Q4:2021
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8Project Name: Thermal Power Plant - Maintenance
8Project Cost: Rs 15 Crores approximately
8Project Description: The owner is expected to conduct capital overhaul in Unit-6 and Unit-7 of its 920 MW (2*210 MW + 2*250 MW) thermal power plant. RFQs for same are expected to be out in early 2018 and the owner is likely to engage an EPC contractor.
8Project Event: RFQ for capital overhaul and maintenance is expected to be out in Q1, 2018
8Expenditure Approval: 2017
8RFQ Date: Q1:2018
8Release Date: Q2:2018
8Start Date: Q3:2018
8Completion Date: Q4:2018
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8Project Name: Greenfield Hydroelectric Project
8Project Cost: Rs 1800 crore
8Project Description: The owner along with consultant is writing out the detailed project report for scoping the environment clearance for a 252 MW (4*63 MW) greenfield hydel project. TOR was accorded on 4th March 2014 which would be valid for four years. Survey and investigation activities for updated baseline data for three working seasons has been completed and EIA/EMP activities are in progress. Socio-economic survey, land survey, and public hearing are getting delayed due to heavy rains in the project area and would be completed in the next 7-8 months. The developer will come out first with major civil works, and HM and EM works subsequently after a month's gap each after procuring EC.
8Project Event: RFQ for civil works are expected by 3rd Quarter of 2018.
8Expenditure Approval: Q1:2018
8RFQ Date: Q3:2018
8Release Date: Q3:2018
8Start Date: Q1:2019
8Completion Date: Q3:2024
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for work for Repairing and Servicing of damaged/failes Oil filled Distribution Transformers of Various ratings upto 990 KVA Details
8Tender for work of Bi-ARC of Electrical erection work of Augmentation approved under R&M plane 2017-18 of various sub stations of 66KV, under Anjar transmission circle Details
8Tender for Work of erection of LILO to Proposed 66kV Itadi (Sanjeli) S/S from existing 66kV Santrod - Rajayta line on D/C tower with ACSR panther conductor(Route length 16.369 KM) Details
8Tender for Procurement of Battery Banks for Block 2 PEECC, Block 3 Station & 400 kV switchyard at RGPPL Power Block Details
8Tender for Laying OF 3 no. HT Feeders from VivekVihar Grid to B-Block AnandVihar, Surya Niketan S/Stn& Vigyan Vihar S/Stn Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Meghalaya Envisages Setting Up Solar Park To Improve Power Generation Details
8Green energy tariffs will fall further, help achieve targets: MNRE Secy Details
8Reliance Infrastructure, Adani Power up Mumbai unit sale talks Details
8Power Ministers of Northeastern states to hold meeting Details
8Govt calls for speedy implementation of power sector schemes in J&K Details
8EESL to install over 48,000 LED street lights in Gurugram Details
8Indian Energy Exchange IPO oversubscribed 2 times on final bidding day Details
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8Tender for work for Repairing and Servicing of damaged/failes Oil filled Distribution Transformers of Various ratings upto 990 KVA Details
8Tender for work of Bi-ARC of Electrical erection work of Augmentation approved under R&M plane 2017-18 of various sub stations of 66KV, under Anjar transmission circle Details
8Tender for Work of erection of LILO to Proposed 66kV Itadi (Sanjeli) S/S from existing 66kV Santrod - Rajayta line on D/C tower with ACSR panther conductor(Route length 16.369 KM) Details
8Tender for Procurement of Battery Banks for Block 2 PEECC, Block 3 Station & 400 kV switchyard at RGPPL Power Block Details
8Tender for Laying OF 3 no. HT Feeders from VivekVihar Grid to B-Block AnandVihar, Surya Niketan S/Stn& Vigyan Vihar S/Stn Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Meghalaya Envisages Setting Up Solar Park To Improve Power Generation Details
8Green energy tariffs will fall further, help achieve targets: MNRE Secy Details
8Reliance Infrastructure, Adani Power up Mumbai unit sale talks Details
8Power Ministers of Northeastern states to hold meeting Details
8Govt calls for speedy implementation of power sector schemes in J&K Details
8EESL to install over 48,000 LED street lights in Gurugram Details
8Indian Energy Exchange IPO oversubscribed 2 times on final bidding day Details
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8Project Name: Greenfield Hydroelectric Project
8Project Cost: Rs 200 Crores approximately
8Project Description: The owner is planning to set up a 26 MW (2*13 MW) hydel plant. The PFR has been prepared and survey and investigation (S&I) is ongoing for preparation of DPR. RFQ for drilling is expected shortly and RFQ for major civil work is expected to be out in 2019.
8Project Event: RFQ for drilling for survey & investigations is expected to be out by Q1, 2018.
8Expenditure Approval: 2012
8RFQ Date: Q1:2018
8Release Date: Q2:2018
8Start Date: 2019
8Completion Date: 2023
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8Project Name: Gas Power Station Maintenance Project
8Project Cost: Rs 14 crore
8Project Description: The owner has planned a 5-days scheduled maintenance of Unit-2 (137.76 MW) in the 430 MW Gas Based Power Station covering major inspection (type C) of equipment which includes overhauling of auxiliary parts of the gas turbine set, compressor parts, complete hot gas path inspection and generator rewinding and minor inspection of the air fuel ratio (AFR).
8Project Event: RFQ of equipment required in maintenance are expected by fourth week of October 2017.
8Expenditure Approval: Q2:2017
8RFQ Date: 27/Oct/2017
8Release Date: Nov/2017
8Start Date: 1/Jan/2018
8Completion Date: 5/Jan/2018
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8Project Cost: Rs 200 Crores approximately
8Project Description: The owner is planning to set up a 26 MW (2*13 MW) hydel plant. The PFR has been prepared and survey and investigation (S&I) is ongoing for preparation of DPR. RFQ for drilling is expected shortly and RFQ for major civil work is expected to be out in 2019.
8Project Event: RFQ for drilling for survey & investigations is expected to be out by Q1, 2018.
8Expenditure Approval: 2012
8RFQ Date: Q1:2018
8Release Date: Q2:2018
8Start Date: 2019
8Completion Date: 2023
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8Project Name: Gas Power Station Maintenance Project
8Project Cost: Rs 14 crore
8Project Description: The owner has planned a 5-days scheduled maintenance of Unit-2 (137.76 MW) in the 430 MW Gas Based Power Station covering major inspection (type C) of equipment which includes overhauling of auxiliary parts of the gas turbine set, compressor parts, complete hot gas path inspection and generator rewinding and minor inspection of the air fuel ratio (AFR).
8Project Event: RFQ of equipment required in maintenance are expected by fourth week of October 2017.
8Expenditure Approval: Q2:2017
8RFQ Date: 27/Oct/2017
8Release Date: Nov/2017
8Start Date: 1/Jan/2018
8Completion Date: 5/Jan/2018
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Gaming of capacity is a common phenomenon and surprisingly very little is being done about it
8The Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) has specific directions to keep gaming under control but surprisingly the exact procedure for it has not been spelt out.
Questions that are now raised are:
8Who can ask for an availability test? And how is to be intimated?
8Should there be surprise checks?
8What should be the periodicity of such checks?
8What should be the duration?
8Who should check the data, and what if the data is manipulated?
8What is a successful or an unsuccessful test?
8What kind of penalties are to be imposed and what should be the extent of the penalty and what is the procedure for imposing such penalties?
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8The Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) has specific directions to keep gaming under control but surprisingly the exact procedure for it has not been spelt out.
Questions that are now raised are:
8Who can ask for an availability test? And how is to be intimated?
8Should there be surprise checks?
8What should be the periodicity of such checks?
8What should be the duration?
8Who should check the data, and what if the data is manipulated?
8What is a successful or an unsuccessful test?
8What kind of penalties are to be imposed and what should be the extent of the penalty and what is the procedure for imposing such penalties?
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Many generating stations remain unscheduled due to high cost and this is likely to increase in the future with increasing renewable addition.
8There are gas based units with different type of fuels and they are scheduled separately for each fuel, while there is no offtake scheduled on certain fuel due to high cost.
8Are some of the plants gaming the availability declarations?
8That seems to be the case, it is learned
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8There are gas based units with different type of fuels and they are scheduled separately for each fuel, while there is no offtake scheduled on certain fuel due to high cost.
8Are some of the plants gaming the availability declarations?
8That seems to be the case, it is learned
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8Merchant rate surges due to poor hydro generation and high demand. Get a full synopsis of the current paradigm in the Indian power sector Click on Reports for more
8Gas station compensation in North India is expected to be finalized soon as a committee formed by NRPC will visit these stations to witness actual performance for verification of HR & AEC Click on Reports for more
8NTPC is undertaking a coal swapping policy within its own stations to handle the coal supply crisis Click on Reports for more
8All states have been told to follow new regulations by Rajasthan on offtake of renewable power Click on Reports for more
8Demand estimations are now turning out to be higher than anticipated and there is a move to revise the estimates.Find out more. Click on Reports for more
8Representatives of some generating stations have made it clear that they will not be able to back down generation below the 65% mark whereas the CERC regulations have laid the limit at 55%. Click on Reports for more
8The CERC will henceforth be informed of non-compliance of CEA (Grid Standards) Regulations, 2010 for operation and maintenance of transmission lines, maintenance planning, event reporting etc., particularly for inter-regional lines of 220 kV and above. Click on Reports for more
8High reservoir levels in Tehri had forced a full withdrawal of power from the station or else there was the possibility of water spillage from over the dam on account of upstream rains. Click on Reports for more
8Mock black start exercises have thrown up a lot of snags across different generation stations. Click on Reports for more
8Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. (RInfra) today announced that it has entered into a period of Exclusivity until 15th January 2018 in relation to discussions for the proposed sale of its integrated business of generation, transmission and distribution of power for Mumbai City to Adani Transmission Limited (“ATL”). Click on Reports for more
8For reference purposes, the website carries here a comprehensive rehabilitation plan drawn up for two transmission projects by an international financial institution. This can be a benchmark plan which can be adapted elsewhere. Click on Reports for more
8Find out more on the global power transmission transformers market up to 2021. Click on Reports for more
8Monthly progress report of Transmission Lines & Substations covered in RFD Program (2017-18) Click on Reports for more
8Find out more on what a Study on Segregation of Commercial Loss from overall AT&C loss of 10 pilot towns had thrown up. Then again, there is a study of 10 Discoms where AT&C losses have reduced in last five years. What is the way forward from here? Click on Reports for more
8Find out more on IT-enabled distribution loss identification processes as well as the full methodology for technical loss computations. Click on Reports for more
8Ironically enough, temperature and humidity data reported by the NRLDC weather portal has been found to be grossly inaccurate and unreliable. Click on Reports for more Details
8Gas station compensation in North India is expected to be finalized soon as a committee formed by NRPC will visit these stations to witness actual performance for verification of HR & AEC Click on Reports for more
8NTPC is undertaking a coal swapping policy within its own stations to handle the coal supply crisis Click on Reports for more
8All states have been told to follow new regulations by Rajasthan on offtake of renewable power Click on Reports for more
8Demand estimations are now turning out to be higher than anticipated and there is a move to revise the estimates.Find out more. Click on Reports for more
8Representatives of some generating stations have made it clear that they will not be able to back down generation below the 65% mark whereas the CERC regulations have laid the limit at 55%. Click on Reports for more
8The CERC will henceforth be informed of non-compliance of CEA (Grid Standards) Regulations, 2010 for operation and maintenance of transmission lines, maintenance planning, event reporting etc., particularly for inter-regional lines of 220 kV and above. Click on Reports for more
8High reservoir levels in Tehri had forced a full withdrawal of power from the station or else there was the possibility of water spillage from over the dam on account of upstream rains. Click on Reports for more
8Mock black start exercises have thrown up a lot of snags across different generation stations. Click on Reports for more
8Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. (RInfra) today announced that it has entered into a period of Exclusivity until 15th January 2018 in relation to discussions for the proposed sale of its integrated business of generation, transmission and distribution of power for Mumbai City to Adani Transmission Limited (“ATL”). Click on Reports for more
8For reference purposes, the website carries here a comprehensive rehabilitation plan drawn up for two transmission projects by an international financial institution. This can be a benchmark plan which can be adapted elsewhere. Click on Reports for more
8Find out more on the global power transmission transformers market up to 2021. Click on Reports for more
8Monthly progress report of Transmission Lines & Substations covered in RFD Program (2017-18) Click on Reports for more
8Find out more on what a Study on Segregation of Commercial Loss from overall AT&C loss of 10 pilot towns had thrown up. Then again, there is a study of 10 Discoms where AT&C losses have reduced in last five years. What is the way forward from here? Click on Reports for more
8Find out more on IT-enabled distribution loss identification processes as well as the full methodology for technical loss computations. Click on Reports for more
8Ironically enough, temperature and humidity data reported by the NRLDC weather portal has been found to be grossly inaccurate and unreliable. Click on Reports for more Details
A landmark Supreme Court judgement last week is likely to come as a big relief to distribution companies
8The judgement has made it clear that all costs of coal up to the point of the project site have to be included and the Calorific Value of the coal has to be taken at the project-site.
8Different generators have different agreements but the core of the argument made by the Supreme Court will hold for everyone.
8Then again, the cost of washing the coal will not be borne by the generator, the ruling says.
8Succour can be had from many clarificatory points made in the judgement.
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8The judgement has made it clear that all costs of coal up to the point of the project site have to be included and the Calorific Value of the coal has to be taken at the project-site.
8Different generators have different agreements but the core of the argument made by the Supreme Court will hold for everyone.
8Then again, the cost of washing the coal will not be borne by the generator, the ruling says.
8Succour can be had from many clarificatory points made in the judgement.
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Wind and solar power tariffs have fallen rapidly and are now converging around a lower plateau.
8Wind tariff in India touched a low of Rs.2.64 per kWh in the second wind auction conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
8The rapid fall is evident from the fact that the tariff discovered is much lower than at first wind auction concluded at Rs. 3.46 per kWh in February this year.
8The latest wind tariff rate also comes on the back of solar tariffs witnessing a record low of Rs. 2.44 per unit in May for 500MW in Rajasthan
8But the rate later firmed up to Rs. 2.65 per unit in the September auction by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam.
8Is the firming up an indication that tariffs have reached a floor level and it will be difficult to go below this point?
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8Wind tariff in India touched a low of Rs.2.64 per kWh in the second wind auction conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
8The rapid fall is evident from the fact that the tariff discovered is much lower than at first wind auction concluded at Rs. 3.46 per kWh in February this year.
8The latest wind tariff rate also comes on the back of solar tariffs witnessing a record low of Rs. 2.44 per unit in May for 500MW in Rajasthan
8But the rate later firmed up to Rs. 2.65 per unit in the September auction by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam.
8Is the firming up an indication that tariffs have reached a floor level and it will be difficult to go below this point?
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Latest projections are now showing that gas based power plants can only be viable with an adequate carbon tax on emissions.
8The levelized tariffs of high efficiency gas turbines in Asia can match coal based power but only with a hefty carbon tax.
8But even with such a tax, if the current global demand-supply gap evaporates, the landed price of LNG is likely to shoot up, making gas-fired power unviable.
8The government is now thinking of bundling gas based generation with renewable power, as was evident from the Petroleum Minister speech at the CERA conference this week.
8But for that to be viable, concerted government action will be needed.
8Will that happen?
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8The levelized tariffs of high efficiency gas turbines in Asia can match coal based power but only with a hefty carbon tax.
8But even with such a tax, if the current global demand-supply gap evaporates, the landed price of LNG is likely to shoot up, making gas-fired power unviable.
8The government is now thinking of bundling gas based generation with renewable power, as was evident from the Petroleum Minister speech at the CERA conference this week.
8But for that to be viable, concerted government action will be needed.
8Will that happen?
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In the last season, projections were that the LNG over supply situation will continue till 2025
8This season, the projections are that demand will match supply by 2021-22.
8Such a development can be nothing but bad news for the gas-based power sector. If LNG prices move up, the price of LNG dependent gas based power will go even higher in the merit order power market in India, making it that much more difficult to get the current stranded capacity restarted. The fact that coal based power plants can be retrofitted to act as low base load and peaking stations is a detriment already but higher price of gas will kill the hope for a revival of stranded gas based power projects in the country.
8All these frequent shift in projects are triggered by through subtle projections let loose by biggest LNG suppliers in the world, and among them are Shell, Exxon-Mobil, BP and Total.
8Research agencies are given an avalanche of data and they then fall in line subsequently.
8BP, for example, has an inordinate amount of clout with Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA), one of the world's best recognized research outfits in the oil & gas sector, based out of Oxford, not far from BP's headquarters. CERA works with IHS, the world's largest consulting company, and the two together form a formidable "intellectual force" and a dissemination point that triggers off a chain of supporting reports which eventually impacts sentiments and prices.
8Some years ago, CERA was funded by BP to bring out a report on the Indian oil & gas sector wherein it drew up a road map of how big investments can make India nearly self sufficient in gas. The story, however, turned out to be different. While investments are pumped into the KG Basin, there isn't enough reserves, unlike what CERA had projected, to absorb funds beyond a point.
8The usual modus operandi of Big Research is to push a lot of information upfront to dazzle the audience. No one does the assessment of all of they said a year later, when the the ground reality is different. For then it is time for another set of new data points to emerge. The razzle-dazzle continues in what is a seemingly unending cycle.
8Big bang events like the one hosted in India by CERA this week is nothing but a lot of razzmatazz put together by Big Oil, Big Research and Big Government.
8The oil and gas sector is, sometimes, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
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8This season, the projections are that demand will match supply by 2021-22.
8Such a development can be nothing but bad news for the gas-based power sector. If LNG prices move up, the price of LNG dependent gas based power will go even higher in the merit order power market in India, making it that much more difficult to get the current stranded capacity restarted. The fact that coal based power plants can be retrofitted to act as low base load and peaking stations is a detriment already but higher price of gas will kill the hope for a revival of stranded gas based power projects in the country.
8All these frequent shift in projects are triggered by through subtle projections let loose by biggest LNG suppliers in the world, and among them are Shell, Exxon-Mobil, BP and Total.
8Research agencies are given an avalanche of data and they then fall in line subsequently.
8BP, for example, has an inordinate amount of clout with Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA), one of the world's best recognized research outfits in the oil & gas sector, based out of Oxford, not far from BP's headquarters. CERA works with IHS, the world's largest consulting company, and the two together form a formidable "intellectual force" and a dissemination point that triggers off a chain of supporting reports which eventually impacts sentiments and prices.
8Some years ago, CERA was funded by BP to bring out a report on the Indian oil & gas sector wherein it drew up a road map of how big investments can make India nearly self sufficient in gas. The story, however, turned out to be different. While investments are pumped into the KG Basin, there isn't enough reserves, unlike what CERA had projected, to absorb funds beyond a point.
8The usual modus operandi of Big Research is to push a lot of information upfront to dazzle the audience. No one does the assessment of all of they said a year later, when the the ground reality is different. For then it is time for another set of new data points to emerge. The razzle-dazzle continues in what is a seemingly unending cycle.
8Big bang events like the one hosted in India by CERA this week is nothing but a lot of razzmatazz put together by Big Oil, Big Research and Big Government.
8The oil and gas sector is, sometimes, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
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The global oil & gas markets have become more volatile and consequently demand-supply and price projections are also changing every quarter.
8For some, this is the season to be bullish on the oil & gas sector, particularly LNG.
8The current thinking is that new LNG supply in 2016 and 2017 is being absorbed by the market and LNG is not in oversupply. This is reportedly evident from the fact that LNG spot prices are up in 2017, breaking a two year trend.
8Then again, European storage is viewed as the dumping ground for any surplus LNG cargos but fresh data shows that storage withdrawals have been higher, implying there is no excess LNG in the market.
8Floating Storage Regasification Units have moved beyond small new country markets and into expanding bigger demand markets, such as Pakistan and Bangladesh. thereby enlarging the market for LNG.
8The big changer is the increased demand for gas from China which plans to increase natural gas to 10% of its energy mix.
8If demand indeed catches up with supply, the price of LNG is likely to remain high and this will have implications for the power sector.
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8For some, this is the season to be bullish on the oil & gas sector, particularly LNG.
8The current thinking is that new LNG supply in 2016 and 2017 is being absorbed by the market and LNG is not in oversupply. This is reportedly evident from the fact that LNG spot prices are up in 2017, breaking a two year trend.
8Then again, European storage is viewed as the dumping ground for any surplus LNG cargos but fresh data shows that storage withdrawals have been higher, implying there is no excess LNG in the market.
8Floating Storage Regasification Units have moved beyond small new country markets and into expanding bigger demand markets, such as Pakistan and Bangladesh. thereby enlarging the market for LNG.
8The big changer is the increased demand for gas from China which plans to increase natural gas to 10% of its energy mix.
8If demand indeed catches up with supply, the price of LNG is likely to remain high and this will have implications for the power sector.
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8Tender for Construction of 220kV Vish Wind - Bhenda DC line (R.L- 60 km) on turnkey basis Details
8Tender for AMC for 400/220/100/22 kV bay maintenance works under 400kV R.S. division.Padgha Details
8Tender for Manufacturing and Supply of 3,800 Nos Of 8 M Long PSC Poles Details
8Tender for Design, Engineering, manufacturing, & associated of 19KV/33KV Grade FRLS, XLPE lnsulated, armoured 300 sq. mm. single core Aluminium conductor on Turnkey Contract Basis. Details
8Tender for Supply of Silicon Composite Polymer Rubber Insulator String for 220/132/66 KV( total Qty. 910) Details
8Tender for Manufacturing, stacking, curing &Testing of 81,070 No., 9 M Long & 3,000 No., 11 M Long Pre-stressed concrete (PCC) Poles Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Power Minister reviews the Power Sector Development in Jammu & Kashmir Details
8Uttarakhand gets a power push: PFC extends Rs 1,329 crores financial assistance Details
8CIL steps ups efforts to meet power plants' coal demand as supply dwindles Details
8SC directs Punjab State Power to refund Rs 1,100 crore to L&T power unit Details
8Companies plan mega investments on e-vehicles, batteries & charging infrastructure Details
8PFC to raise 1 billion in overseas debt Details
8RInfra set to sell ?13,000-cr Mumbai power distribution business to Adanis Details
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8Tender for Construction of 220kV Vish Wind - Bhenda DC line (R.L- 60 km) on turnkey basis Details
8Tender for AMC for 400/220/100/22 kV bay maintenance works under 400kV R.S. division.Padgha Details
8Tender for Manufacturing and Supply of 3,800 Nos Of 8 M Long PSC Poles Details
8Tender for Design, Engineering, manufacturing, & associated of 19KV/33KV Grade FRLS, XLPE lnsulated, armoured 300 sq. mm. single core Aluminium conductor on Turnkey Contract Basis. Details
8Tender for Supply of Silicon Composite Polymer Rubber Insulator String for 220/132/66 KV( total Qty. 910) Details
8Tender for Manufacturing, stacking, curing &Testing of 81,070 No., 9 M Long & 3,000 No., 11 M Long Pre-stressed concrete (PCC) Poles Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Power Minister reviews the Power Sector Development in Jammu & Kashmir Details
8Uttarakhand gets a power push: PFC extends Rs 1,329 crores financial assistance Details
8CIL steps ups efforts to meet power plants' coal demand as supply dwindles Details
8SC directs Punjab State Power to refund Rs 1,100 crore to L&T power unit Details
8Companies plan mega investments on e-vehicles, batteries & charging infrastructure Details
8PFC to raise 1 billion in overseas debt Details
8RInfra set to sell ?13,000-cr Mumbai power distribution business to Adanis Details
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The Chinese are intrepid entrepreneurs but doing business in India is a baffling experience for them.
8A guide book has now been put in place for the Chinese on how to do business in India
8The Chinese however have a long list of complaints and surprisingly they are the same for western businessmen as well
8Corruption is reportedly very high and there is inadequate protection available for investors or contracts
8The cost and time needed to start a business is very high.
8There is a lot to learn from the guidebook for us too, as it holds a mirror up to us
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8A guide book has now been put in place for the Chinese on how to do business in India
8The Chinese however have a long list of complaints and surprisingly they are the same for western businessmen as well
8Corruption is reportedly very high and there is inadequate protection available for investors or contracts
8The cost and time needed to start a business is very high.
8There is a lot to learn from the guidebook for us too, as it holds a mirror up to us
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8Steralite Power has won a bunch of transmission related projects in the North East recently. Find the details here Click on Reports for more
8Some states have called for adoption of the Nordic Point of Connection tariff system as it is more transparent when it comes to dealing with high POC charges. An 80-85: 20-15 ratio between fixed and variable charges has been suggested. Find out more on how the Nordic system works. Click on Reports for more
8New NPA provisioning norms have taken a big chunk of profits out of L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd Click on Reports for more
8The website carries here the cost forecast of using a hybrid PV-wind power micro grid model in relation to diesel gensets up to the year 2020. Click on Reports for more
8Latest monthly transmission project progress report Click on Reports for more
8A suggestion has been given for allowing better funding of state governments which are planning to replace their 25 year old power plant with more efficient and environment-friendly ultra-super-critical units Click on Reports for more
8Latest status on thermal power plants across India Click on Reports for more
8Find out more on how an power EPC company has raised its business by going for an "asset light" model as it goes about trying to refinance its high cost debt. Click on Reports for more
8Find out more on a young steel structural company trying to be bring in more orders from the power industry Click on Reports for more Details
8Some states have called for adoption of the Nordic Point of Connection tariff system as it is more transparent when it comes to dealing with high POC charges. An 80-85: 20-15 ratio between fixed and variable charges has been suggested. Find out more on how the Nordic system works. Click on Reports for more
8New NPA provisioning norms have taken a big chunk of profits out of L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd Click on Reports for more
8The website carries here the cost forecast of using a hybrid PV-wind power micro grid model in relation to diesel gensets up to the year 2020. Click on Reports for more
8Latest monthly transmission project progress report Click on Reports for more
8A suggestion has been given for allowing better funding of state governments which are planning to replace their 25 year old power plant with more efficient and environment-friendly ultra-super-critical units Click on Reports for more
8Latest status on thermal power plants across India Click on Reports for more
8Find out more on how an power EPC company has raised its business by going for an "asset light" model as it goes about trying to refinance its high cost debt. Click on Reports for more
8Find out more on a young steel structural company trying to be bring in more orders from the power industry Click on Reports for more Details
8Project Name: Greenfield Hydroeletric Project
8Project Cost: Rs 900 Crores
8Project Description: The owner is carrying out the detailed project report activities for scoping the environment clearance for a 96 MW (2*48 MW) greenfield hydel project. TOR has been accorded on 15th October 2013 which would be valid for four years for S & I works, and after its expiry the proponent has to apply for fresh TOR. DPR has been submitted to CWC and CEA for appraisal. At present, survey & investigation works are in progress along with EIA studies which would take another 8-10 months for completion. NBWL clearance is also awaiting. The owner will come out with package wise contracts costing 258.79 crores as civil package and 168.30 crores as HM & EM packages.
8Project Event: RFQ for civil works are expected by Q4 of 2018.
8Expenditure Approval: Q2:2018
8RFQ Date: Q4:2018
8Release Date: Q1:2019
8Start Date: Q2:2019
8Completion Date: Q3:2023
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8Project Name: Greenfield Hydroeletric Project
8Project Cost: Rs 1600 Crores
8Project Description: The owner is planning to set up a 52 MW (2*26 MW) hydel plant. The Hydroelectric Project obtained an extension on TOR in February, 2017 due to capacity revision from 80 MW to 52 MW. The DPR has been prepared and SIA (Social Impact Assessment) studies are being carried out at present. Earlier this year, the owner had floated an EOI, inviting private players to form a JV with it, for executing this project but no one has been selected yet. The company is expected to float RFQs for major hydro-mechanical equipment (i.e turbine-generator) in 2019.
8Project Event: RFQs for turbine-generator (T-G) is expected to be out in 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: 2015
8RFQ Date: 2019
8Release Date: 2019
8Start Date: 2019
8Completion Date: 2024
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8Project Cost: Rs 900 Crores
8Project Description: The owner is carrying out the detailed project report activities for scoping the environment clearance for a 96 MW (2*48 MW) greenfield hydel project. TOR has been accorded on 15th October 2013 which would be valid for four years for S & I works, and after its expiry the proponent has to apply for fresh TOR. DPR has been submitted to CWC and CEA for appraisal. At present, survey & investigation works are in progress along with EIA studies which would take another 8-10 months for completion. NBWL clearance is also awaiting. The owner will come out with package wise contracts costing 258.79 crores as civil package and 168.30 crores as HM & EM packages.
8Project Event: RFQ for civil works are expected by Q4 of 2018.
8Expenditure Approval: Q2:2018
8RFQ Date: Q4:2018
8Release Date: Q1:2019
8Start Date: Q2:2019
8Completion Date: Q3:2023
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8Project Name: Greenfield Hydroeletric Project
8Project Cost: Rs 1600 Crores
8Project Description: The owner is planning to set up a 52 MW (2*26 MW) hydel plant. The Hydroelectric Project obtained an extension on TOR in February, 2017 due to capacity revision from 80 MW to 52 MW. The DPR has been prepared and SIA (Social Impact Assessment) studies are being carried out at present. Earlier this year, the owner had floated an EOI, inviting private players to form a JV with it, for executing this project but no one has been selected yet. The company is expected to float RFQs for major hydro-mechanical equipment (i.e turbine-generator) in 2019.
8Project Event: RFQs for turbine-generator (T-G) is expected to be out in 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: 2015
8RFQ Date: 2019
8Release Date: 2019
8Start Date: 2019
8Completion Date: 2024
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One gas based units are up in arms over the 55% MCR loading.
8A petition has been sent claiming that there are environmental, technical and contractual limitations in the 55% minimum limit
8The petition seeks raising the limit to above 60%C
8Clearly, gas availability is high for this unit
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8A petition has been sent claiming that there are environmental, technical and contractual limitations in the 55% minimum limit
8The petition seeks raising the limit to above 60%C
8Clearly, gas availability is high for this unit
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Find out more on how you can get a fully reliable and containerized plug-and-play microgrid solution from the world's largest supplier of such grids
8What is interesting is that the grids are available in various ratings but with standardized specifications.
8The heartbeat of any microgrid and its “Virtual Generator” is what the grid is made up of, integrating up to 100% of renewable energy.
8What is more, the service provider offers a comprehensive portfolio management and services throughout the whole project life cycle
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8What is interesting is that the grids are available in various ratings but with standardized specifications.
8The heartbeat of any microgrid and its “Virtual Generator” is what the grid is made up of, integrating up to 100% of renewable energy.
8What is more, the service provider offers a comprehensive portfolio management and services throughout the whole project life cycle
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There is no denying that the Indian power sector is facing several major challenges as it makes a transition to a more environment-friendly energy mix.
8Since electricity is a concurrent subject as per the Constitution of India, there is an urgent need to create an empowered National Electricity Council (NEC) with pooled sovereignty to realize the goal – ‘One Nation-One Grid-One Price’.
8The proposed NEC will facilitate the evolution of a vibrant and self-sustaining power sector in India in a timely manner.
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8Since electricity is a concurrent subject as per the Constitution of India, there is an urgent need to create an empowered National Electricity Council (NEC) with pooled sovereignty to realize the goal – ‘One Nation-One Grid-One Price’.
8The proposed NEC will facilitate the evolution of a vibrant and self-sustaining power sector in India in a timely manner.
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Even as import of coal has come down, severe coal shortages are now being recorded in different parts of the country, according to latest reports
8In the South, stocks are alarmingly low
8Day-to-day monitoring of coal stocks are on and frantic messages are being sent out for more despatches.
8The problems include non-availability of rakes, limitations on import of coal and lower supplies from coal mines
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8In the South, stocks are alarmingly low
8Day-to-day monitoring of coal stocks are on and frantic messages are being sent out for more despatches.
8The problems include non-availability of rakes, limitations on import of coal and lower supplies from coal mines
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Frequencies in the Southern Grid has been running below the IEGC band more frequently now than before.
8Alarm bells have begun ringing of a possibility of a grid collapse if the under frequency inflections continue at this rate
8Is the surge of renewable power in the south the culprit?
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8Alarm bells have begun ringing of a possibility of a grid collapse if the under frequency inflections continue at this rate
8Is the surge of renewable power in the south the culprit?
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for procurement of ACSR Rabbit Conductor of size 7/3.35 mm (Qty.-18045 kms) Details
8Tender for Construction/Stringing of 4 KM DCDS line from 132 KV S/s to proposed TSS Chhal and other Works for a Power Company Details
8Tender for Construction of New 132kv substations, transmission lines and Augmentation work/feeder bay works on turnkey basis at Risk and Cost of M/s BS Ltd, Hyderabad Details
8Tender for Construction of New trench covers,repair of damaged trench and trench covers at various Substation under ETC-1st Panki Kanpur Details
8Tender for Construction of 02 No. 220 KV Bay at 400 kv S/S Banda Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Indian Energy Exchange IPO subscribed 15 per cent on Day 1 Details
8Coal India fuel supply to power plants rises by 21 % in September Details
8US firm challenges Tamil Nadu wind energy auction in High Court Details
8Reliance Commercial Finance inks agreement with IREDA for Rs 300 cr loan Details
8Wartsila set to tap India’s solar power potential Details
8L&T lowest bidder for Rs 1.3K crore smart meter tender of EESL Details
8Lenders led by SBI move to take control of Essar Power Gujarat Details
8Kalpataru Power Transmission bags orders worth Rs 1,057 crore Details
8Coal stocks run low at 23 power plants: CEA data Details
8Coal imports up 10 per cent in September as power plants face fuel shortage Details
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8Tender for procurement of ACSR Rabbit Conductor of size 7/3.35 mm (Qty.-18045 kms) Details
8Tender for Construction/Stringing of 4 KM DCDS line from 132 KV S/s to proposed TSS Chhal and other Works for a Power Company Details
8Tender for Construction of New 132kv substations, transmission lines and Augmentation work/feeder bay works on turnkey basis at Risk and Cost of M/s BS Ltd, Hyderabad Details
8Tender for Construction of New trench covers,repair of damaged trench and trench covers at various Substation under ETC-1st Panki Kanpur Details
8Tender for Construction of 02 No. 220 KV Bay at 400 kv S/S Banda Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Indian Energy Exchange IPO subscribed 15 per cent on Day 1 Details
8Coal India fuel supply to power plants rises by 21 % in September Details
8US firm challenges Tamil Nadu wind energy auction in High Court Details
8Reliance Commercial Finance inks agreement with IREDA for Rs 300 cr loan Details
8Wartsila set to tap India’s solar power potential Details
8L&T lowest bidder for Rs 1.3K crore smart meter tender of EESL Details
8Lenders led by SBI move to take control of Essar Power Gujarat Details
8Kalpataru Power Transmission bags orders worth Rs 1,057 crore Details
8Coal stocks run low at 23 power plants: CEA data Details
8Coal imports up 10 per cent in September as power plants face fuel shortage Details
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8Project Name: Thermal Power Plant - FGD Addition
8Project Cost: Rs 700 crore
8Project Description: The owner is carrying out the basic engineering activities for installation of a FGD at it's 1400 MW (2*700 MW) Super Thermal Power complex, in order to comply with the new environmental norms. The company is expected to float tenders for the same. The installation work is likely to begin by August 2018.
8Project Event: RFQ for installation of Flue Gas Desulphurization Plant is expected by second quarter of 2018.
8Expenditure Approval: Q3:2017
8RFQ Date: Q2:2018
8Release Date: Q2:2018
8Start Date: Q3:2018
8Completion Date: Q4:2021
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8Project Cost: Rs 700 crore
8Project Description: The owner is carrying out the basic engineering activities for installation of a FGD at it's 1400 MW (2*700 MW) Super Thermal Power complex, in order to comply with the new environmental norms. The company is expected to float tenders for the same. The installation work is likely to begin by August 2018.
8Project Event: RFQ for installation of Flue Gas Desulphurization Plant is expected by second quarter of 2018.
8Expenditure Approval: Q3:2017
8RFQ Date: Q2:2018
8Release Date: Q2:2018
8Start Date: Q3:2018
8Completion Date: Q4:2021
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8The website carries here the MOU between the Uranium Corporation of India Ltd and the Department of Atomic Energy for 2017-18 Click on Reports for more
8What makes Power Finance Corporation tick when the the entire sector is laden with non-performing assets? Find out more Click on Reports for more
8The power transmission sector is doing well but the prospect of this particular company involved in greenfield unit manufacturing of PCC poles up-to 8.5 metre, which finds it application in power transmission and distribution industry, may not be all that bright. The company's presence in a highly competitive and fragmented industry and the susceptibility of margins to raw material prices seem to be its primary problems. Click on Reports for more
8Adani promoted Wardha Solar Maharashtra Pvt. Ltd's 350 MW project is getting delayed. In case of material delays beyond a point, the Bank Guarantee given by the Group can get invoked Click on Reports for more
8NTPC is eyeing all kinds of stressed assets for takeover but it will only do so though a transparent process. Click on Reports for more
8Empirical studies have proved that combining solar power with gas fired DG sets can allow for both energy conservation and reduction in greenhouse emissions but this will need a strong government push. Click on Reports for more
8Coal production and imports in the country have fallen as per data analysed for the period between April-July 2017 compared with the same period during the previous year. The point to note however is that global coal prices are at a 5 year high in the range of USD 86-90 (Rs.5,600-5,900 @ current dollar rate) for Australian thermal coal for the month of September. This is a big advantage for Indian producers like Coal India. The only problem is how to get over the transportation bottleneck. Click on Reports for more
8ABB Ability iVD4® MV intelligent power distribution system is a winner. Did you also know that more than 50 percent of solar energy in India currently passes through ABB solar inverters? Click on Reports for more
815 seconds is all this fully electric bus needs to replenish its batteries. It can recharge using pivoting contacts on its roof during a regular stop. It drives without emissions and without noise. The bus can carry 133 passengers. Find out more Click on Reports for more
8Find out more on the world's first fully solar-powered airport coming up in India Click on Reports for more Details
8What makes Power Finance Corporation tick when the the entire sector is laden with non-performing assets? Find out more Click on Reports for more
8The power transmission sector is doing well but the prospect of this particular company involved in greenfield unit manufacturing of PCC poles up-to 8.5 metre, which finds it application in power transmission and distribution industry, may not be all that bright. The company's presence in a highly competitive and fragmented industry and the susceptibility of margins to raw material prices seem to be its primary problems. Click on Reports for more
8Adani promoted Wardha Solar Maharashtra Pvt. Ltd's 350 MW project is getting delayed. In case of material delays beyond a point, the Bank Guarantee given by the Group can get invoked Click on Reports for more
8NTPC is eyeing all kinds of stressed assets for takeover but it will only do so though a transparent process. Click on Reports for more
8Empirical studies have proved that combining solar power with gas fired DG sets can allow for both energy conservation and reduction in greenhouse emissions but this will need a strong government push. Click on Reports for more
8Coal production and imports in the country have fallen as per data analysed for the period between April-July 2017 compared with the same period during the previous year. The point to note however is that global coal prices are at a 5 year high in the range of USD 86-90 (Rs.5,600-5,900 @ current dollar rate) for Australian thermal coal for the month of September. This is a big advantage for Indian producers like Coal India. The only problem is how to get over the transportation bottleneck. Click on Reports for more
8ABB Ability iVD4® MV intelligent power distribution system is a winner. Did you also know that more than 50 percent of solar energy in India currently passes through ABB solar inverters? Click on Reports for more
815 seconds is all this fully electric bus needs to replenish its batteries. It can recharge using pivoting contacts on its roof during a regular stop. It drives without emissions and without noise. The bus can carry 133 passengers. Find out more Click on Reports for more
8Find out more on the world's first fully solar-powered airport coming up in India Click on Reports for more Details
Here is a new industrial zone being offered for the wind energy equipment industry in India
8The promoters claim that they have the best infrastructure for this segment
8Cost of Indian turbines are among lowest in the world. Majority of the manufacturing is for rotor blades, gearboxes, raw components, nacelle covers and raw materials for blades
8Wind energy has an export potential of USD 2 Billion per annum for India. Current levels of exports are very low
8A total of $ 3.75 billion has been invested in the wind energy equipment industry already.
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8The promoters claim that they have the best infrastructure for this segment
8Cost of Indian turbines are among lowest in the world. Majority of the manufacturing is for rotor blades, gearboxes, raw components, nacelle covers and raw materials for blades
8Wind energy has an export potential of USD 2 Billion per annum for India. Current levels of exports are very low
8A total of $ 3.75 billion has been invested in the wind energy equipment industry already.
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Find out what is the projection of short-term power market up to the year 2022
8There will be a big increase in short-term trading, and the CAGR is very high indeed, according to the projection.
8Also find out how would market shares be within these projections amongst traders, direct bilaterals, exchanges and DSM.
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8There will be a big increase in short-term trading, and the CAGR is very high indeed, according to the projection.
8Also find out how would market shares be within these projections amongst traders, direct bilaterals, exchanges and DSM.
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Find out more on how German market leader for hybrid power generation and control systems has provided a UPP system for an Indian mine that connects the newly constructed photovoltaic system with the existing diesel generators.
8Eventually this is going to be a trendsetter for the future where diesel, PV, grid power supply and all switching devices for the medium voltage systems are made fully automatic to ensure a stable power supply with maximum diesel fuel savings.
8In addition, a comprehensive SCADA monitoring and automatic fault detection system has been put in place
8A 4 MW solar system has been set up but after its success, the same system will be substantially expanded to cover other mines.
8Advances in technology have made renewable energy sources an increasingly practical solution for the mining industry. Reduced fuel costs, reliable power generation and increased environmental sustainability are tangible benefits and will continue to accelerate the adoption of renewables for mines.
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8Eventually this is going to be a trendsetter for the future where diesel, PV, grid power supply and all switching devices for the medium voltage systems are made fully automatic to ensure a stable power supply with maximum diesel fuel savings.
8In addition, a comprehensive SCADA monitoring and automatic fault detection system has been put in place
8A 4 MW solar system has been set up but after its success, the same system will be substantially expanded to cover other mines.
8Advances in technology have made renewable energy sources an increasingly practical solution for the mining industry. Reduced fuel costs, reliable power generation and increased environmental sustainability are tangible benefits and will continue to accelerate the adoption of renewables for mines.
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for Overhauling of Boiler Pressure Parts,High Pressure Valves, Burners, Wind Box and providing cup lock scaffolding inside the furnace of 600 MW, Unit-I, of Thermal Power plant Details
8Tender for Thermal Insulation works pertaining to T.G, Boiler & their auxiliary during the capital overhauling of 600 MW, Unit-I, at Thermal Power Plant Details
8Tender for Revival & Overhauling of Electro Static Precipitator (ESP) of 600 MW Unit- 1 at Thermal Power Plant Details
8Tender for construction of 66 KV S/C line on D/C towers from 220 KV S/Stn to 66 KV S/Stn Water Treatment Plant Details
8Tender for Complete Package comprising Procurement of Plant Design, Supply and associated works of main Boiler and Auxiliaries system & other Equipments of 3 Nos. of 210 MW Units Details
8Tender for Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Contract under CHP, Stage-II(2x500MW) Along with several piecemeal jobs at a Thermal Power Project for 06 months. Details
8Tender for Renovation and Modernization of ESP for 3 Nos of 210 MW Units at Thermal Power Station Details
8Tender for Construction of 110 KV Mannam- Cherai Dc Line, in connection with the construction of 110 KV Cherai Substation Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Increased supply to power sector may squeeze CIL’s margin in Q2 Details
8Power sector's first InvIT IndiGrid acquires 3 more projects at Rs 1,490 cr Details
8How Coal India plans to take on a liberalised coal regime Details
8India needs large lithium-ion battery plants for EVs push: Niti Aayog Details
8Two IPOs worth over Rs 12,300 crore to hit the market this week Details
8Indian-American entrepreneur offers fast-track mini nuclear reactors to India Details
8Rural Electrification Corp agrees to reduce interest rate on loan to Andhra by 2 per cent Details
8Adani's Australian arm inks power purchase pact with energy retailer Details
8Adani Enterprises to demerge renewable energy business to simplify structure Details
8European Investment Bank signs partnership pact with Solar Alliance Details
8Essel Infra commissions 55 Megawatt solar projects in UP, Karnataka Details
8Thousands protest across Australia against giant Adani coal mine Details
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8Tender for Overhauling of Boiler Pressure Parts,High Pressure Valves, Burners, Wind Box and providing cup lock scaffolding inside the furnace of 600 MW, Unit-I, of Thermal Power plant Details
8Tender for Thermal Insulation works pertaining to T.G, Boiler & their auxiliary during the capital overhauling of 600 MW, Unit-I, at Thermal Power Plant Details
8Tender for Revival & Overhauling of Electro Static Precipitator (ESP) of 600 MW Unit- 1 at Thermal Power Plant Details
8Tender for construction of 66 KV S/C line on D/C towers from 220 KV S/Stn to 66 KV S/Stn Water Treatment Plant Details
8Tender for Complete Package comprising Procurement of Plant Design, Supply and associated works of main Boiler and Auxiliaries system & other Equipments of 3 Nos. of 210 MW Units Details
8Tender for Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Contract under CHP, Stage-II(2x500MW) Along with several piecemeal jobs at a Thermal Power Project for 06 months. Details
8Tender for Renovation and Modernization of ESP for 3 Nos of 210 MW Units at Thermal Power Station Details
8Tender for Construction of 110 KV Mannam- Cherai Dc Line, in connection with the construction of 110 KV Cherai Substation Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Increased supply to power sector may squeeze CIL’s margin in Q2 Details
8Power sector's first InvIT IndiGrid acquires 3 more projects at Rs 1,490 cr Details
8How Coal India plans to take on a liberalised coal regime Details
8India needs large lithium-ion battery plants for EVs push: Niti Aayog Details
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8Project Name: Greenfield Hydroelectric Project
8Project Cost: 800 crores
8Project Description: The owner along with the consultant is writing out the detailed project report for scoping the environment clearance for a 88.5 MW (3*29.5 MW) greenfield hydel project on BOOT basis. TOR has been accorded on 12 January 2015 which would be valid for five years. Baseline studies for hydrology and power potential studies have been approved by the CEA and CWC. DPR is in advanced stages of completion. Socio-economic survey, public hearing and detailed EIA report are pending and would take another 9 to 10 months for completion. The owner will come out with an EPC contract after getting EC.
8Project Event: RFQ for an EPC contractor is expected by fourth quarter of 2018.
8Expenditure Approval: Q2:2018
8RFQ Date: Q4:2018
8Release Date: Q4:2018
8Start Date: Q2:2019
8Completion Date: Q3:2023
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8Project Cost: 800 crores
8Project Description: The owner along with the consultant is writing out the detailed project report for scoping the environment clearance for a 88.5 MW (3*29.5 MW) greenfield hydel project on BOOT basis. TOR has been accorded on 12 January 2015 which would be valid for five years. Baseline studies for hydrology and power potential studies have been approved by the CEA and CWC. DPR is in advanced stages of completion. Socio-economic survey, public hearing and detailed EIA report are pending and would take another 9 to 10 months for completion. The owner will come out with an EPC contract after getting EC.
8Project Event: RFQ for an EPC contractor is expected by fourth quarter of 2018.
8Expenditure Approval: Q2:2018
8RFQ Date: Q4:2018
8Release Date: Q4:2018
8Start Date: Q2:2019
8Completion Date: Q3:2023
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8Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd has shown a significant rise in cash flows but this is all dependent upon court battles it is fighting with MERC for over Rs 850 crore in outstandings. The battle can go either way Click on Reports for more
8Find out more on what is the latest on the payment of outstanings to GVK by Reliance Infra for the Mapang-Bogudiyar hydel project Click on Reports for more
8Find out what are the latest cost improvements in offshore wind costs globally Click on Reports for more
8What is the latest technology mix in utility scale commissioned battery storage projects Click on Reports for more
8Also get the latest battery pricing data Click on Reports for more
8Different take: Why forecasters believe that power prices will eventually go up and not down Click on Reports for more
8Find out how preventive maintenance can help bring down wind energy costs Click on Reports for more
8Solar case study: Inverter upgrade Click on Reports for more
8Solar Case Study: Thermographic Drone Survey Click on Reports for more
8TANGEDCO evacuated a record 5,079 Mw Wind power in the month of July, a new record in wind power evacuation in Tamil Nadu and India Click on Reports for more
8Details of Torrent Power's Purchase of Power Through E-tendering and E-reverse Auction Basis Click on Reports for more
8Find out more on how the transmission and wind power tower business is booming as of now through the eyes of one company whose fortunes have turn favourable. Click on Reports for more
8Find our more on business development opportunities in a series of captive power plants being set up in India across different industries Click on Reports for more Details
8Find out more on what is the latest on the payment of outstanings to GVK by Reliance Infra for the Mapang-Bogudiyar hydel project Click on Reports for more
8Find out what are the latest cost improvements in offshore wind costs globally Click on Reports for more
8What is the latest technology mix in utility scale commissioned battery storage projects Click on Reports for more
8Also get the latest battery pricing data Click on Reports for more
8Different take: Why forecasters believe that power prices will eventually go up and not down Click on Reports for more
8Find out how preventive maintenance can help bring down wind energy costs Click on Reports for more
8Solar case study: Inverter upgrade Click on Reports for more
8Solar Case Study: Thermographic Drone Survey Click on Reports for more
8TANGEDCO evacuated a record 5,079 Mw Wind power in the month of July, a new record in wind power evacuation in Tamil Nadu and India Click on Reports for more
8Details of Torrent Power's Purchase of Power Through E-tendering and E-reverse Auction Basis Click on Reports for more
8Find out more on how the transmission and wind power tower business is booming as of now through the eyes of one company whose fortunes have turn favourable. Click on Reports for more
8Find our more on business development opportunities in a series of captive power plants being set up in India across different industries Click on Reports for more Details
Now that renewable energy capacity is surging, it is an opportunity for gas-based power plants, with their ability to ramp up much faster than coal-fired stations, to plug the gap in supply when renewable power gets switched off in the evening.
8And this can well be the last and final opportunity for use of gas in power plants in India. if the bus is missed, then it will be missed forever.
8All kinds of alternatives to fill in the supply gap is being though of, including pumped storage plants, batteries, compressed or even liquid air storage systems and flywheels.
8But all of them are not capable to taking on challenge at hand. At least not in the immediate future.
8There is the real threat however of ordinary coal-based power plants to be used as peaking load stations with some equipment modifications. What is being investigated now are innovation in coal based power plants for quick start up, quick ramp up and ramp down of generation and sustained low load operation.
8A coal-based thermal power plant will have go through a burner upgrade, use new materials to handle thermal stresses in the superheater and reheater tubes and stronger monitoring of turbine blade vibrations and air distribution in the boiler to take care of exigencies.
8The way out is for a lot of spare coal based thermal capacity to develop a flexible generation service, by using what will be a pre-defined ramp up and ramp down rate over a sustained period.
8A new thermal power generation policy matrix will have to be worked out.
8In case thermal power plants are able to take the load, along with demand-side changes and the necessary grid modification needed to take on the surge in renwable power, gas-based power plants may become redundant on account of high cost of gas.
8If that happens, that be the end of the story for gas-based power plants. This will also mean that gas suppliers will have to look at other sectors for uplift of gas. It will also significantly change gas demand projections in India.
8If coal based thermal capacity is unable to take the load, gas power will be relevant until affordable alternatives are developed.
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8And this can well be the last and final opportunity for use of gas in power plants in India. if the bus is missed, then it will be missed forever.
8All kinds of alternatives to fill in the supply gap is being though of, including pumped storage plants, batteries, compressed or even liquid air storage systems and flywheels.
8But all of them are not capable to taking on challenge at hand. At least not in the immediate future.
8There is the real threat however of ordinary coal-based power plants to be used as peaking load stations with some equipment modifications. What is being investigated now are innovation in coal based power plants for quick start up, quick ramp up and ramp down of generation and sustained low load operation.
8A coal-based thermal power plant will have go through a burner upgrade, use new materials to handle thermal stresses in the superheater and reheater tubes and stronger monitoring of turbine blade vibrations and air distribution in the boiler to take care of exigencies.
8The way out is for a lot of spare coal based thermal capacity to develop a flexible generation service, by using what will be a pre-defined ramp up and ramp down rate over a sustained period.
8A new thermal power generation policy matrix will have to be worked out.
8In case thermal power plants are able to take the load, along with demand-side changes and the necessary grid modification needed to take on the surge in renwable power, gas-based power plants may become redundant on account of high cost of gas.
8If that happens, that be the end of the story for gas-based power plants. This will also mean that gas suppliers will have to look at other sectors for uplift of gas. It will also significantly change gas demand projections in India.
8If coal based thermal capacity is unable to take the load, gas power will be relevant until affordable alternatives are developed.
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The one problem for a hydrogen-based mobility revolution is the high cost of transportation and dispension of the fuel.
8Many of the initial hydrogen stations were deployed at about $2 million to $3 million per station. Most government and industry consortium estimates suggest that average cost will drop over time to more like $1 million per station and potentially as low as $0.5 million for relatively small stations.
8In Japan and the US, governments are part funding these stations.
8By the end of 2016 there were about 4,000 fuel cell cars, plus several hundred fuel cell buses, with more than 150 hydrogen stations.
8Considering all that, a Hydrogen Council report indicates that the combined tally of goals and announcements by governments could reach about 3,000 total hydrogen stations and support a total of 2 million hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the 2025 time frame.
8The same report estimates that government plans for 2,000 hydrogen stations in Europe, 800 in Asia, and 600 in the United States would be enough to help enable the fuel cell vehicle market with a self-sustaining hydrogen fueling infrastructure.
8Alternatives continue to emerge in terms of the hydrogen station footprint and its revenue streams. Existing gasoline and diesel stations can lease space to hydrogen station developers, generating income for themselves, as well as potentially reducing costs for the hydrogen providers relative to developing entirely new fuel station sites.
8Many of the early stations are indeed located at existing gas stations.
8Japan has an ambitious target of going all hydrogen instead of all electric with its mobility revolution.
8It is time for India too to look at the hydrogen economy with more seriousness than it has done so far
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8Many of the initial hydrogen stations were deployed at about $2 million to $3 million per station. Most government and industry consortium estimates suggest that average cost will drop over time to more like $1 million per station and potentially as low as $0.5 million for relatively small stations.
8In Japan and the US, governments are part funding these stations.
8By the end of 2016 there were about 4,000 fuel cell cars, plus several hundred fuel cell buses, with more than 150 hydrogen stations.
8Considering all that, a Hydrogen Council report indicates that the combined tally of goals and announcements by governments could reach about 3,000 total hydrogen stations and support a total of 2 million hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the 2025 time frame.
8The same report estimates that government plans for 2,000 hydrogen stations in Europe, 800 in Asia, and 600 in the United States would be enough to help enable the fuel cell vehicle market with a self-sustaining hydrogen fueling infrastructure.
8Alternatives continue to emerge in terms of the hydrogen station footprint and its revenue streams. Existing gasoline and diesel stations can lease space to hydrogen station developers, generating income for themselves, as well as potentially reducing costs for the hydrogen providers relative to developing entirely new fuel station sites.
8Many of the early stations are indeed located at existing gas stations.
8Japan has an ambitious target of going all hydrogen instead of all electric with its mobility revolution.
8It is time for India too to look at the hydrogen economy with more seriousness than it has done so far
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A lot of how the cost of hydrogen would develop will depend upon what kind of fuel source that is used.
8Hydrogen can be made using gas for steam reforming or through normal power through the electrolysis route.
8If renewable energy is used as a source of power, then greenhouse emission levels can in fact be nil.
8Also if the cost of renewable energy used to make hydrogen comes down, as it can during the day, the eventual cost of manufacturing hydrogen can be even lower, at $3/kg
8Not just that, hydrogen can also be a power storage fuel for renewable energy, thereby enhancing the uptake of renewables on the grid. Hydrogen fueling stations could then provide energy storage and revenue for grid utilities.
8The point to note is that even if gas is used as fuel, the lifecycle carbon emission levels are lower than conventional cars.
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8Hydrogen can be made using gas for steam reforming or through normal power through the electrolysis route.
8If renewable energy is used as a source of power, then greenhouse emission levels can in fact be nil.
8Also if the cost of renewable energy used to make hydrogen comes down, as it can during the day, the eventual cost of manufacturing hydrogen can be even lower, at $3/kg
8Not just that, hydrogen can also be a power storage fuel for renewable energy, thereby enhancing the uptake of renewables on the grid. Hydrogen fueling stations could then provide energy storage and revenue for grid utilities.
8The point to note is that even if gas is used as fuel, the lifecycle carbon emission levels are lower than conventional cars.
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Indian Oil Corporation has been experimenting with hydrogen vehicles for over a decade but that was at a time when the cost of hydrogen fuel was far too prohibitive
8But the technology is now maturing and there is increasing talk of hydrogen vehicles competing with their conventional counterparts as early as 2025.
8The economics are slowly but inexorably turning out to be favourable.
8A basic calculation of the fueling costs, on a per-kilometer basis, puts hydrogen prices into context for a potential fuel cell vehicle consumer. A future hydrogen price of $4 per kilogram is equivalent to about 3.7 cents per kilometer for existing hydrogen cars now produced by the likes of Toyota, Hyundai, Renault and others.
8But at a current hydrogen cost of about $10 per kilogram results in a cost per kilometer that is 2.5 times greater. Comparable conventional cars cost about 5.8 to 6.9 cents per kilometer to fuel, based on 80 cents per liter ($3 per gallon) gasoline, meaning the fuel cell vehicles are 37%–47% less expensive per kilometer to fuel at the expected future price of hydrogen. The point to also note is that fuel cell vehicles are significantly more efficient than conventional engines.
8The cost advantage remains true as long as the price of hydrogen is roughly $4 per kilogram, or more generally stays within 30%–40% of the price-per-unit energy of gasoline excluding fuel taxes.
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8But the technology is now maturing and there is increasing talk of hydrogen vehicles competing with their conventional counterparts as early as 2025.
8The economics are slowly but inexorably turning out to be favourable.
8A basic calculation of the fueling costs, on a per-kilometer basis, puts hydrogen prices into context for a potential fuel cell vehicle consumer. A future hydrogen price of $4 per kilogram is equivalent to about 3.7 cents per kilometer for existing hydrogen cars now produced by the likes of Toyota, Hyundai, Renault and others.
8But at a current hydrogen cost of about $10 per kilogram results in a cost per kilometer that is 2.5 times greater. Comparable conventional cars cost about 5.8 to 6.9 cents per kilometer to fuel, based on 80 cents per liter ($3 per gallon) gasoline, meaning the fuel cell vehicles are 37%–47% less expensive per kilometer to fuel at the expected future price of hydrogen. The point to also note is that fuel cell vehicles are significantly more efficient than conventional engines.
8The cost advantage remains true as long as the price of hydrogen is roughly $4 per kilogram, or more generally stays within 30%–40% of the price-per-unit energy of gasoline excluding fuel taxes.
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The website carries here the growth story of a non-metro city gas distribution company, whose profits have swelled on the back of rising sales and a monopoly distribution mandate.
8But the city gas distribution story has not been fully written out yet.
8The need for a subsidy on supply of CNG when Euro VI fuels are available will come under debate when looked at from the point of view of harmful greenhouse emissions.
8Then again, the relentless advance of renewable energy solutions can make households go all electric instead of replying on gas.
8If a five year horizon is taken into account, the future of city gas distribution becomes a big imponderable.
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8But the city gas distribution story has not been fully written out yet.
8The need for a subsidy on supply of CNG when Euro VI fuels are available will come under debate when looked at from the point of view of harmful greenhouse emissions.
8Then again, the relentless advance of renewable energy solutions can make households go all electric instead of replying on gas.
8If a five year horizon is taken into account, the future of city gas distribution becomes a big imponderable.
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for Supply,Drawing,Testing and Commissioning of 9KM LT Ariel Bunched Cables,on turnkey Basis Details
8Tender of Supply and Construction of 4.97KMts of 3×120+1×95, 11KV Ariel Bunched Cables,on turnkey Basis Details
8Tender for Supply of 11kV CT (9 Nos) for 33 KV Substation under Transmission Division, Malappuram Details
8Tender for Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 33kV, Single Bus,Metal Clad, Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)panel at 110kV Substation Details
8Tender for Annual Operation and Maintenance work of 220KV Substation Details
8Tender for Construction of 132 kV DC line on DC tower from 132 kV Suryanagar s/s & 132 kV Kawadas s/s to 132 kV Jawahar s/s (Route length- 40Kms) under Vashi Zone. Details
8Tender for Erection of 11 KV & LT lines, Installation of Distribution Transformers, HT/LT Lines, & Associated works Under DS Circle Bathinda. Details
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8Maharashtra power utility offers to install solar panels for Green Metro Details
8Are low wind power tariffs sustainable? Details
8India extends $195 million credit line to Ethiopia for power transmission Details
8Mahindra & Mahindra to invest up to Rs 4,000 crore to boost electric vehicle business Details
8Record low tariffs signify improved competitiveness of wind energy: ICRA Details
8Nagpur to face power cuts due to coal shortage Details
8Wind power tariff fall to Historic low of Rs 2.64/unit Details
8Coal supplies zoom, but shortage at IPPs keeps power tariff high Details
8Fortum, NBCC agree on developing e-vehicle charging infrastructure across India Details
8Mahindra & Mahindra shares advance after company bags EESL contract Details
8Clean energy think-tank favours more access to debt Details
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8Tender for Supply,Drawing,Testing and Commissioning of 9KM LT Ariel Bunched Cables,on turnkey Basis Details
8Tender of Supply and Construction of 4.97KMts of 3×120+1×95, 11KV Ariel Bunched Cables,on turnkey Basis Details
8Tender for Supply of 11kV CT (9 Nos) for 33 KV Substation under Transmission Division, Malappuram Details
8Tender for Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 33kV, Single Bus,Metal Clad, Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)panel at 110kV Substation Details
8Tender for Annual Operation and Maintenance work of 220KV Substation Details
8Tender for Construction of 132 kV DC line on DC tower from 132 kV Suryanagar s/s & 132 kV Kawadas s/s to 132 kV Jawahar s/s (Route length- 40Kms) under Vashi Zone. Details
8Tender for Erection of 11 KV & LT lines, Installation of Distribution Transformers, HT/LT Lines, & Associated works Under DS Circle Bathinda. Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Maharashtra power utility offers to install solar panels for Green Metro Details
8Are low wind power tariffs sustainable? Details
8India extends $195 million credit line to Ethiopia for power transmission Details
8Mahindra & Mahindra to invest up to Rs 4,000 crore to boost electric vehicle business Details
8Record low tariffs signify improved competitiveness of wind energy: ICRA Details
8Nagpur to face power cuts due to coal shortage Details
8Wind power tariff fall to Historic low of Rs 2.64/unit Details
8Coal supplies zoom, but shortage at IPPs keeps power tariff high Details
8Fortum, NBCC agree on developing e-vehicle charging infrastructure across India Details
8Mahindra & Mahindra shares advance after company bags EESL contract Details
8Clean energy think-tank favours more access to debt Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here full reports on the performance of:
-- REC Transmission Project Company Ltd Click on Reports for more
-- REC Power Distribution Company Ltd Click on Reports for more
-- Ghatampur Transmission Ltd, a subsidiary of REC Transmission Project Company Ltd Click on Reports for more
-- Dinchang Transmission Ltd, again a subsidiary of REC Transmission Project Company Ltd Click on Reports for more
8Water usage policy of NTPC Click on Reports for more
8The 2017-18 MOU of the GOI with NTPC Click on Reports for more
8A business development opportunity for a captive 17 MW power requirement (12 MW through Waste Heat Recovery Boiler (WHRB) and 5 MW through Fluidized bed combustion (FBC) Boiler) Click on Reports for more
8Business Responsibility Report of JSW Energy Ltd Click on Reports for more
8At an all India level, demand for power is estimated to remain tepid at ~6% over FY18-22 owing to reducing electricity intensity in GDP, rising efficiency and reducing technical losses. This will mean that stressed coal based assets of around 46 GW will find it difficult to go through a revival process Click on Reports for more
8No long term PPAs are likely to be signed by discoms till 2020 on account of a host of structural factors Click on Reports for more
8New fluidized bed combustion boilers will go a long way to resolve India's carbon emission problems as will retrofitting of conventional boilers pave the way for more efficient power Click on Reports for more Details
-- REC Transmission Project Company Ltd Click on Reports for more
-- REC Power Distribution Company Ltd Click on Reports for more
-- Ghatampur Transmission Ltd, a subsidiary of REC Transmission Project Company Ltd Click on Reports for more
-- Dinchang Transmission Ltd, again a subsidiary of REC Transmission Project Company Ltd Click on Reports for more
8Water usage policy of NTPC Click on Reports for more
8The 2017-18 MOU of the GOI with NTPC Click on Reports for more
8A business development opportunity for a captive 17 MW power requirement (12 MW through Waste Heat Recovery Boiler (WHRB) and 5 MW through Fluidized bed combustion (FBC) Boiler) Click on Reports for more
8Business Responsibility Report of JSW Energy Ltd Click on Reports for more
8At an all India level, demand for power is estimated to remain tepid at ~6% over FY18-22 owing to reducing electricity intensity in GDP, rising efficiency and reducing technical losses. This will mean that stressed coal based assets of around 46 GW will find it difficult to go through a revival process Click on Reports for more
8No long term PPAs are likely to be signed by discoms till 2020 on account of a host of structural factors Click on Reports for more
8New fluidized bed combustion boilers will go a long way to resolve India's carbon emission problems as will retrofitting of conventional boilers pave the way for more efficient power Click on Reports for more Details
8Project Name: Hydro Power Station Maintenance Project
8Project Cost: 12 crores
8Project Description: The owner has planned a 6-days scheduled maintenance of Unit-3 (200 MW) in the 800 MW Hydro Power Station covering annual inspection and overhaul of equipment which includes overhauling of auxiliary parts of the turbine-generator set, bearing sets, seals, governor and oil cooling unit.
8Project Event: RFQ for equipment required maintenance is expected by third week of October 2017.
8Expenditure Approval: Apr/2017
8RFQ Date: 25/Oct/2017
8Release Date: Nov/2017
8Start Date: 14/Jan/2018
8Completion Date: 19/Jan/2018
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8Project Cost: 12 crores
8Project Description: The owner has planned a 6-days scheduled maintenance of Unit-3 (200 MW) in the 800 MW Hydro Power Station covering annual inspection and overhaul of equipment which includes overhauling of auxiliary parts of the turbine-generator set, bearing sets, seals, governor and oil cooling unit.
8Project Event: RFQ for equipment required maintenance is expected by third week of October 2017.
8Expenditure Approval: Apr/2017
8RFQ Date: 25/Oct/2017
8Release Date: Nov/2017
8Start Date: 14/Jan/2018
8Completion Date: 19/Jan/2018
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In a landmark moment, record low Indian solar tariff bids accepted in May 2017 (R2.44/kWh or US$38/MWh) mean that solar tariffs are now lower than NTPC’s average tariff for its existing domestic coal-fired fleet (R3.20/kWh)
8While a case could have been made in the past that coal-fired power was vital for India’s economic development, it is now clear that renewable energy is a cheaper, more sustainable way to meet the country’s rapid growth in electricity demand.
8Find out more on NTPC's retirement plans of older capacity even as it brings down capital spending because of oversupply and lower-than-anticipated demand.
8Also given here is NTPC coal-fired power price curve and since 2010 and how solar power is now lower than this curve.
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8While a case could have been made in the past that coal-fired power was vital for India’s economic development, it is now clear that renewable energy is a cheaper, more sustainable way to meet the country’s rapid growth in electricity demand.
8Find out more on NTPC's retirement plans of older capacity even as it brings down capital spending because of oversupply and lower-than-anticipated demand.
8Also given here is NTPC coal-fired power price curve and since 2010 and how solar power is now lower than this curve.
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The website carries here global sample cases of how utilities are adjusting to the new reality brought about by disruptive technology
8There are some utilities which are adjusting well, others are not
8For Indian utilities, there are lot of lessons to be learned from these examples and their restructuring processes
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8There are some utilities which are adjusting well, others are not
8For Indian utilities, there are lot of lessons to be learned from these examples and their restructuring processes
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Renewable energy is disrupting electricity markets worldwide.
8The pace of this change has surprised almost everyone and indeed would have been difficult to imagine just a few years ago.
8Crucially, renewables need only capture a relatively small market share for disruption to occur, and to continue. While it may take decades yet for renewables to become the dominant form of generation globally, their presence today is permanent and their advance inevitable.
8By way of recent example, in 2016 Germany — the fourth-largest economy globally — saw two of its biggest companies, the power utilities E.ON and RWE, voluntarily break themselves up.
8Those moves came in response to a transformation that is reshaping the power-generation sector almost everywhere and wreaking havoc among utilities that have arrived late to this conversion. Germany is of special significance since the nation pioneered Energiewende, a policy shift toward a low-carbon economy that is now being adopted globally.
8From Europe to Asia, from the Americas to Africa, wholesale electricity prices are being pushed down by the rise of renewable generation, which has no fuel costs and whose developers can now consistently outbid fossil fuel-based generation.
8This report documents the gathering momentum of this trend, and how the impact of renewables on electricity prices is a key driver of this change.
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8The pace of this change has surprised almost everyone and indeed would have been difficult to imagine just a few years ago.
8Crucially, renewables need only capture a relatively small market share for disruption to occur, and to continue. While it may take decades yet for renewables to become the dominant form of generation globally, their presence today is permanent and their advance inevitable.
8By way of recent example, in 2016 Germany — the fourth-largest economy globally — saw two of its biggest companies, the power utilities E.ON and RWE, voluntarily break themselves up.
8Those moves came in response to a transformation that is reshaping the power-generation sector almost everywhere and wreaking havoc among utilities that have arrived late to this conversion. Germany is of special significance since the nation pioneered Energiewende, a policy shift toward a low-carbon economy that is now being adopted globally.
8From Europe to Asia, from the Americas to Africa, wholesale electricity prices are being pushed down by the rise of renewable generation, which has no fuel costs and whose developers can now consistently outbid fossil fuel-based generation.
8This report documents the gathering momentum of this trend, and how the impact of renewables on electricity prices is a key driver of this change.
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Renewables are closing the gap with coal-based power globally
8By 2022, renewable generation to expand over a third with its share increasing from 24% in 2016 to 30% in 2022, rapidly closing the gap with coal.
8In India, the share of renewable energy in heat consumption is only 10% and is likely to remain stagnant while in China, the share goes up sharply.
8Progress in renewable heat will depend on strong government policies in India.
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8By 2022, renewable generation to expand over a third with its share increasing from 24% in 2016 to 30% in 2022, rapidly closing the gap with coal.
8In India, the share of renewable energy in heat consumption is only 10% and is likely to remain stagnant while in China, the share goes up sharply.
8Progress in renewable heat will depend on strong government policies in India.
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The announced wind and solar prices are continuing to plunge by commissioning date going up to 2020, according to latest data.
8Pertinently, price discovery through competitive auctions effectively reduces costs along the entire value chain.
8Globally, auctions with long-term contracts will drive almost half of new capacity growth over 2017-22.
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8Pertinently, price discovery through competitive auctions effectively reduces costs along the entire value chain.
8Globally, auctions with long-term contracts will drive almost half of new capacity growth over 2017-22.
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Can power distribution companies provide opportunities for charging electric vehicles in the future?
8By 2030, a city like Delhi could require around 300,000 fast chargers, presuming 30 percent EV penetration. Around 12 percent of these would be taxis, the primary users of fast chargers.
8Meeting this infrastructure need could call for an investment of around USD 1 billion to 1.5 billion.
8However, the current TCO economics in India are not profitable for a fast charging infrastructure provider.
8In addition to the standard business costs like investments in fixed assets and operating costs, the continuous evolution in battery cost, driving range, charging technology, charger costs drive the economics of the fast charging infrastructure business. Taking the various factors into account, an analysis suggests that it may be difficult for fast chargers in India to be economically viable before 2025.
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8By 2030, a city like Delhi could require around 300,000 fast chargers, presuming 30 percent EV penetration. Around 12 percent of these would be taxis, the primary users of fast chargers.
8Meeting this infrastructure need could call for an investment of around USD 1 billion to 1.5 billion.
8However, the current TCO economics in India are not profitable for a fast charging infrastructure provider.
8In addition to the standard business costs like investments in fixed assets and operating costs, the continuous evolution in battery cost, driving range, charging technology, charger costs drive the economics of the fast charging infrastructure business. Taking the various factors into account, an analysis suggests that it may be difficult for fast chargers in India to be economically viable before 2025.
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