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Thermal plants are the mainstay of power production, accounting for about 65 per cent of the total electricity generated in India.

The share of hydroelectric segment in the energy basket is a matter of concern. Hydropower stakeholders demand concentrated efforts from the government in terms of policy and incentives to enhance capacity addition.

Power plants in eastern India received boost after South Eastern Railway (SER) started loading its first coal rake in Sardega, Odisha for transportation to the Kolaghat Thermal Power Plant in East Midnapore.

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has approved hike in the fuel cost adjustment (FCA) surcharge for the third quarter of the 2017-18 financial year.

Prices of power in the spot market in India have risen 25 per cent to Rs 3.97 per unit in March from R 3.20 per unit in January and are expected to shoot further in the near future, owing to a host of structural and seasonal factors, CRISIL Infrastructure Advisory said.

Until last 10 years, we were a power deficient country. We did not have enough power to serve our citizens. Now, we are not only a power surplus country, but are now talking of exporting power. In addition, India is becoming a major renewable hub with solar contributing lion's share.

Elecrama 2018 was not merely an exhibition. It reflected the industry sentiment. Looking at the numbers- Rs 65 billion of business queries generated, footfall of around 298,000 and 1,200 exhibitors-it seems all is well with the power sector.

We have formed a special purpose vehicle-JSW Solar-for pursuing our interest in renewable energy opportunities. We have approved the capital expenditure (capex) budget for setting up additional 10-MW solar power projects implying total solar power projects of 17 MW under implementation.