Feature Oct 01, 2018 "We have made our India business broad-based than earlier" Even as the role of renewables progressively increases India overall energy mix, the policymakers must not lose sight of the very significant role that coal plays in the country economy, avers Andrew DeLeone, Managing Director, GE Power India. He recommends that the country must leverage its cost competitiveness to set-up low emission thermal power plants overseas by offering attractive financing options.
Spotlight Jun 01, 2018 After thermal power, nuclear is India's best bet KBL is known for its flexible business approach with the ability and tenacity to adapt to changing market scenarios and needs.
Interaction May 01, 2018 Energy management yet to attain maturity in India Power utilities in developing economies like India are often confronted with a two-pronged challenge in the energy-revenue chain: a gap between peak demand and installed capacity and high levels of technical and commercial losses.
Interaction Dec 31, 2017 India Is a Key Market for EDF The first pillar our partnership with India is based on is nuclear. India's strong mission to increase the use of nuclear from 3 per cent of the energy mix to 9 per cent by 2030 is very ambitious.
Special Feature Nov 01, 2017 Not in the race yet India has embarked on an ambitious programme to add 9,000 MW of nuclear power capacity in the next few years, mostly riding on the new indigenously developed 700 MWe (mega watt electric) pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs) as part of its clean energy thrust.
Cover Story Sep 01, 2017 Shifting focus towards local manufacturing is a win The industry, which today is worth more than Rs.36,000 crore, is expected will grow to Rs.64,000 crore by 2020. This is primarily because of huge government and private investment planned in segments such as smart cities, modernisation of railways, highways, Digital India campaign, and Power for All by 2022.
Web Exclusive Aug 07, 2017 Kudankulam NPP Units 5 and 6 entering implementation Three main contracts for Units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant were signed between ASE Group of Companies (a part of ROSATOM State Atomic Energy Corporation) and the NPCIL on July 31, 2017. The contracts are: for supply of the equipment with long manufacturing cycle, for the first priority design works and for supply of the working documentation.
Web Exclusive Jul 04, 2017 Construction of Kudankulam NPP 2nd stage has commenced Commencement of construction work at the NPP second stage site commenced with the ceremony of pouring concrete into the foundation slab of the reactor compartment, which was held on June 29, 2017. Joint work in the field of peaceful use of atomic energy is one of the key areas of the Russian-Indian cooperation.