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Opinion | India Has Enough Coal. So Why Are Power Plants Running Short? A 76 Million 'Crunch'
As of October 5, as many as 82 of the 191 thermal plants monitored by the Central Electricity Authority were in the 'critical' category
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India Faces Sharp Rise In Power Shortage As September Demand Spikes
Actual power demand during April-August FY27 was 3.3 per cent higher than projected, suggesting that the country's electricity needs have been growing faster than expected.
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India's Power Shortage Tops Summer Levels As El Nino Dries Up Hydropower
Hydropower generation fell 12% from a year earlier in the first three weeks of September, putting it on course for a fifth straight monthly decline and forcing coal plants to shoulder more demand.
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Punjab Government Claims Power Crisis Over, Opposition Isn't Convinced
The Punjab Congress has announced a major protest outside the PSPCL headquarters in Patiala on Monday.
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Indians Can Save Rs 2.2 Lakh Crore With Energy-Efficient ACs: Study
A new study showed that India can avoid severe power shortages, save consumers up to Rs 2.2 lakh crore by doubling the energy efficiency of room air conditioners over next decade.
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Power Shortages Will Restrict 40% Of AI Data Centres By 2027: Research
Rapid growth in energy consumption for generative AI will exceed power utilities’ capacity.
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Power Shortages Will Restrict 40% Of AI Data Centres By 2027: Research
Rapid growth in energy consumption for generative AI will exceed power utilities’ capacity.
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Row on power equipment import duty; PM intervention sought
The Power Ministry has proposed imposition of 14 per cent import duty.
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Profit Top 10: Markets, rupee tank on global cues; Earnings season to start
If you missed our coverage, here are the top 10 stories of the day.
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Delhi's Peak Power Demand Hits Record High For May
The sizzling heat pushed the peak power demand in Delhi to 7,070 MW, the highest ever in May, late on Thursday night, discom officials said.
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Delhi's Peak Power Demand Rises To Highest Ever For First Week Of May
With heatwave conditions continuing unabated, the peak power demand in Delhi rose to 6,194 MW on Monday, the highest ever for the first week of May, officials said.
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Delhi Discoms Will Get As Much Power As Required: Minister Amid Crisis
Union Power Minister R K Singh on Saturday said electricity distribution utilities in Delhi will get as much power as required by them.
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Will You Now Blame Nehruji: Rahul Gandhi To Centre On Power Crisis
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the current power crisis and asked whom would he blame for his failure on this front.
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India's Power Demand Touches All-Time High Amid Heat Wave
Amid a severe heatwave spell across India, the peak power demand in the country touched an all-time high of 207,111 MW on Friday, informed the Ministry of Power.
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Delhi Warns Power Supply To Metro, Hospitals May Be Hit Due To Coal Crisis
Amid a deepening crisis in coal shortage, the Delhi government has warned of a possible setback in providing uninterrupted electricity supply to important establishments in the capital, including Metro trains and hospitals.
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Opinion | India Has Enough Coal. So Why Are Power Plants Running Short? A 76 Million 'Crunch'
As of October 5, as many as 82 of the 191 thermal plants monitored by the Central Electricity Authority were in the 'critical' category
-
India Faces Sharp Rise In Power Shortage As September Demand Spikes
Actual power demand during April-August FY27 was 3.3 per cent higher than projected, suggesting that the country's electricity needs have been growing faster than expected.
-
India's Power Shortage Tops Summer Levels As El Nino Dries Up Hydropower
Hydropower generation fell 12% from a year earlier in the first three weeks of September, putting it on course for a fifth straight monthly decline and forcing coal plants to shoulder more demand.
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Punjab Government Claims Power Crisis Over, Opposition Isn't Convinced
The Punjab Congress has announced a major protest outside the PSPCL headquarters in Patiala on Monday.
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Indians Can Save Rs 2.2 Lakh Crore With Energy-Efficient ACs: Study
A new study showed that India can avoid severe power shortages, save consumers up to Rs 2.2 lakh crore by doubling the energy efficiency of room air conditioners over next decade.
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Power Shortages Will Restrict 40% Of AI Data Centres By 2027: Research
Rapid growth in energy consumption for generative AI will exceed power utilities’ capacity.
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Power Shortages Will Restrict 40% Of AI Data Centres By 2027: Research
Rapid growth in energy consumption for generative AI will exceed power utilities’ capacity.
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Row on power equipment import duty; PM intervention sought
The Power Ministry has proposed imposition of 14 per cent import duty.
-
Profit Top 10: Markets, rupee tank on global cues; Earnings season to start
If you missed our coverage, here are the top 10 stories of the day.
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Delhi's Peak Power Demand Hits Record High For May
The sizzling heat pushed the peak power demand in Delhi to 7,070 MW, the highest ever in May, late on Thursday night, discom officials said.
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Delhi's Peak Power Demand Rises To Highest Ever For First Week Of May
With heatwave conditions continuing unabated, the peak power demand in Delhi rose to 6,194 MW on Monday, the highest ever for the first week of May, officials said.
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Delhi Discoms Will Get As Much Power As Required: Minister Amid Crisis
Union Power Minister R K Singh on Saturday said electricity distribution utilities in Delhi will get as much power as required by them.
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Will You Now Blame Nehruji: Rahul Gandhi To Centre On Power Crisis
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the current power crisis and asked whom would he blame for his failure on this front.
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India's Power Demand Touches All-Time High Amid Heat Wave
Amid a severe heatwave spell across India, the peak power demand in the country touched an all-time high of 207,111 MW on Friday, informed the Ministry of Power.
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Delhi Warns Power Supply To Metro, Hospitals May Be Hit Due To Coal Crisis
Amid a deepening crisis in coal shortage, the Delhi government has warned of a possible setback in providing uninterrupted electricity supply to important establishments in the capital, including Metro trains and hospitals.
