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India’s power consumption rises 10% in Apr-Feb to 1375 billion units, surpasses full fiscal…
The government data showed that power consumption in April-February 2021-22 was 1245.54 BU. File (representational image)
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India’s power consumption surged 10% to 1375.57 billion units (BU) during April-February…
As electricity demand soars, wind and hydropower come to the rescue
A pick-up in wind speed in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu before the onset of early monsoons is helping meet electricity demand across India, said two government officials aware of the development.
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Govt tweaks coal utilisation norms for private power producers amid rising electricity demand…
NEW DELHI: The Union power ministry on Friday said that it has allowed private power generating stations to secure coal supplies for up to three years instead of current norm of one year, a move that comes against the backdrop of rising…
Power Demand Growth Slows In November, Helping Ease Coal Shortage
<!-- -->The country's electricity demand grew 2.2 per cent in November, slower than the 4.1 per cent increase in October, a Reuters analysis of government data showed, helping the nation tide over a crippling coal shortage that caused…
Electricity Demand Grows 4.9% Between October 1-15 Amid Coal Supply Crisis
<!-- -->Surge in power demand and high global coal prices have left utilities scampering for coalThe country's electricity demand grew 4.9 per cent during the first half of October, with supply falling short of demand by 1.4 per cent…
India’s electricity demand rises by 4.9% in early October amid coal crisis
Amid an acute coal shortage, India's electricity demand surged 4.9% during the first half of October as supply fell short of demand by 1.4%. With economic activity bouncing back at an unprecedented rate after the horrifying second wave of…