NTPC Plans to Add 32 GW Capacity via Renewable Energy Resources by 2032, Piyush Goyal
India’s largest power generation company, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited plans to achieve 32 GW installed capacity through renewable energy resources by 2032, Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, Mines New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Piyush Goyal told the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Scaling yet another benchmark, NTPC’s total installed generation capacity touched a record 49,143 MW. The 12th plan capacity addition target of 11,920 MW has been exceeded by adding 12,040 MW the highest ever capacity addition in any 5 year plan by NTPC. Mr Goyal informed the Parliament in a written reply that NTPC Ltd. has raised Rs 2,000 crore through issuance of green masala bonds in overseas market under its USD 4 billion medium term note programme. The proceeds of these bonds will be used for financing renewable energy projects in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulations of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the minister said. Germain Ifedi Womens Jersey
NTPC Achieves Highest Ever Single Day Generation of 870.11 MUs
NTPC and Group NTPC achieved highest ever daily generation of 784.74 MUs & 870.11 MUs on 22nd March 2017 surpassing previous best of 782.95MUs & 866.47MUs achieved on 9/9/16. NTPC coal stations clocked highest ever daily generation of 749.63 Mu on 22nd March 2017 over previous highest of 742.51 Mu in 2016. NTPC (Coal+ Gas +Hydro +Solar) achieved highest ever generation of 243.326 BUs on 22nd March 2017 in FY17 against previous best of 241.976 BUs achieved in FY 2016. The higher generation from coal based stations indicates uptrend in electricity demand in the grid. NTPC has total installed capacity of 48873 MW from its 19 coal based, 7 gas based, 10 solar PV, one Hydro and 9 Subsidiaries / Joint Venture power stations.Company has capacity of over 23,000 MW under implementation at 23 locations across the country including 4300 MW being undertaken by joint venture and subsidiary companies. NTPC’s First coal mine Pakri-Barwadih at Hazaribagh became operational in December 2016. First wind power project of NTPC- Rojmal Wind Energy Project 50 MW is being set up in the State of Gujarat. Kevin Byard Jersey
`Power To All’ Plan by 2019 Is On Track, Union Minister Piyush Goyal assures Parliament
The government’s `Power To All’ Plan by 2019 Is On Track, Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal & New and Renewable Energy and Mines, Piyush Goyal assured the Parliament on Thursday. As many as 12,662 out of the targeted 18452 villages stand electrified in the country as on March 20, 2017 and 56,232.6 MW generation capacity has been added during the period 2014-17 (as on 28.02.2017), Mr Goyal said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha. The minister said these were part of measures that the Ministry of Power was taking to provide 24X7 affordable and environment friendly ‘Power for All’ by 2019. In addition the minister listed the following measures for achieving the Power To All (24×7) plan: i. Preparation of state specific action plans for 24X7 Power for All, covering adequacy of generation, transmission capacity and distribution system: 24X7 Power for All documents have been signed with 35 States/UTs. iii. Launching of scheme called Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) for rural areas: The scheme provides for (a) separation of agriculture and non-agriculture feeders; (b) strengthening and augmentation of sub-transmission and distribution infrastructure in rural areas including metering at distribution transformers, feeders and consumers end; and (c) rural electrification. iv. Launching of Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) for urban areas: The scheme provides for (a) strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution networks in urban areas; (b) metering of distribution transformers/feeders/consumers in urban areas; and (c) IT enablement of distribution sector and strengthening of distribution network. v. Operationalization of Power System Development Fund (PSDF): PSDF shall be utilized for the project proposed by distribution utilities for (a) creating necessary transmission system of strategic importance; (b) installation of shunt capacitors etc. for improvement of voltage profile in the grid; (c) installation of standard and special protection schemes; and (d) Renovation and Modernisation of transmission and distribution systems for relieving congestion; etc. vi. Launching of Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY): The scheme has been launched for operational and financial turnaround of Discoms. vii. Measures initiated for reducing the generation cost of coal based power projects: (a) Increasing supply of domestic coal; (b) Coal usage flexibility (c) Rationalization of coal linkages viii Increase in electricity generation from 967 BU (Billion Unit) in 2013-14 to 1048 BU in 2014-15 and 1107 BU in 2015-16, resulting in lowest ever energy deficit of 2.1% in 2015-16. ix During the current year 2016-17 (upto February 2017), electricity generation has been 1057.746 BU. Energy deficit has further reduced to 0.7% during the period April-February, 2017 which is the lowest ever. x. 73,798 ckm transmission lines and 1,89,948 MVA sub-station capacity added during 2014 to February, 2017. 87% increase in transmission capacity to South India from 3450 MW in April- 2014–February, 2017 to 6450 MW. xi. Implementation of Green Energy Corridor for transmission of renewable energy. xii. Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) to replace 77 crore incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs. This will result in estimated avoided capacity generation of 20,000 MW and save 100 billion kWh per year by March, 2019. As on date, 21.8 crore LED bulbs have been distributed. In addition, over 5.36 lakh energy efficient fans and 13.37 lakh LED tube lights have been distributed. xiii Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) is being implemented to replace 1.4 crore conventional street lights by LED street lights. The replacement will result in avoided capacity generation of 1500 MW and save 9 billion kWh per year by March, 2019. As on date, over 18.3 lakh LED Street lights have been replaced across the country. The Minister further stated that the funding pattern for the new schemes initiated by the Government is as under: i. DDUGJY & IPDS: Government of India Grant – 60% (85% in case of Special Category States; Utility/State contribution – 10% (5% in case of Special Category States); loan from banks/financial institutions – 30% (10% in case of Special Category States) – Additional grant from GoI on achievement of prescribed milestones – 50% of the loan component. ii. PSDF: Subject to availability of funds and admissibility, the quantum of grant towards project cost ranges from 75% to 100% for non Special Category States. The projects from North-East and other hill States, namely, J&K, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are eligible for grant upto 100%. Radim Vrbata Authentic Jersey
India must maximize solar power use for higher GDP growth rates: Expert
“India can become a super power if its economy becomes stronger and its GDP (Gross Domestic Product) grows at 9.5%. For this to happen, use of solar power should be maximized as it would be one of the major contributors in future,” said GD Yadav, vice-chancellor of Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, on Thursday. Speaking at the second national workshop on ‘Solar energy utilization for sustainable development’, organized by National Environment Engineering Research Institute (Neeri), Yadav said, “Population and income are the key drivers behind growing demand for energy. As India is expected to overtake China’s population by 2040, efforts should be made to fulfil the demand for power through renewable and solar energy in future.” “In India, agricultural waste is burned by farmers, but it can be used as energy generator. Besides, biomass should be converted into bio-energy. New infrastructure should be built with facilities for storage and processing of enormous volumes of biomass and distribution of ethanol,” Yadav said. According to him, fossils will be mainly used for energy mix in 2050 and carbon dioxide can be used to convert it into hydro carbons for energy generation. In his keynote address on ‘Design and development of ultra-low permeable moisture barriers materials for solar cells’, Giridhar Madras, a professor at Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, said, “Glasses used in solar cells can be a liability for energy generation. Therefore, we have started a research project under which efforts will be made to design moisture barrier materials for organic device encapsulation.” These materials will make solar cells more efficient and increase their life as these will have moisture barrier properties and be user-friendly. USB copies of the books of abstract were also released at the function. Neeri director Rakesh Kumar, scientist Sadhana Rayulu and chairperson of research council Kasturi Dutta were present. Nitin Labhsetwar proposed a vote of thanks. Kai Forbath Jersey
Uncertainty over micro-grids future roadblock for the sector: Feedback
Uncertainty around tariff payment and its future in case grid power reaches villages are major areas of concern plaguing the micro grid sector, according to Feedback Business Consulting. “The biggest challenge in operating a micro-grid is the uncertainty around tariff payment and the absence of large commercial loads in villages. Developers wants to ensure steady recovery of their capital investment and requires funds for maintenance. This uncertainty increases the risk profile of the project significantly,” said an analyst from Feedback Business Consulting. The second challenge is in the form of sustainability of the venture in case grid-power reaches the village and villagers decided to switch to the grid network due to lower tariff. “There are no proper exit strategy. Most developers are waiting for regulations from the government so that they can sustain business over long term,” he said. Most of these projects hold considerable risks and developers, mostly small time private entrepreneurs should have access to cheap loan. Another challenge is to ensure security of the assets. Many developers, according to the report, have filed cases of asset theft, and breakage of solar panels. Other challenges include receiving approvals for laying underground cables when the network crosses any highway, less or no growth in electricity demand from the villagers and limited scope of expansion to other villages. George Fant Womens Jersey
NTPC beats 12th Plan target by adding 12,840 MW
State-run power giant NTPC has exceeded the target of generation capacity addition of 11,920 MW set for the 12th Plan (2012-17) by adding 12,840 MW. NTPC Group’s power generation capacity has increased to 49,943 MW so far in the plan period, which would end on March 31, 2017. “With commissioning of 800 MW Unit at Kudgi in Karnataka, 250 MW Unit at Bongaigaon in Assam and 20 MW at Bhadla Solar in Rajasthan today, the total installed capacity of NTPC group has become 49,943 MW,” a senior official said. NTPC has exceeded the 12th Plan capacity addition target of 11,920 MW by adding 12,840 MW, the highest-ever capacity addition in any 5 year plan by the company, the official said. The NTPC Ltd and Group NTPC also achieved highest ever daily generation of 784.74 million units (MUs) and 870.11 MUs respectively on March 22, 2017 surpassing previous best of 782.95 MUs and 866.47 MUs achieved on September 9, 2016. NTPC coal stations clocked highest-ever daily generation of 749.63 MUs on March 22, 2017 over previous highest of 742.51 MUs in 2016. The NTPC has achieved the highest ever generation of 243.326 BUs on March 22 2017 in FY17 against previous best of 241.976 BUs achieved in FY 2016 from sources like coal, gas, hydro and solar. The official said that the higher generation from coal based stations indicates uptrend in electricity demand in the grid. NTPC has a total installed capacity of 49,943 MW from its 19 coal-based, 7 gas-based, 10 solar PV, one Hydro and 9 subsidiaries/joint venture power stations. The company has capacity of over 22,000 MW under implementation at 23 locations across the country including 4,300 MW being undertaken by joint venture and subsidiary companies. NTPC’s first coal mine, Pakri-Barwadih at Hazaribagh, became operational in December 2016. The first wind power project — Rojmal Wind Energy Project of 50 MW — is being set up in Gujarat. Mario Lemieux Authentic Jersey
Ministry of Power Issued More Than 38 Lakhs Energy Savings Certificates To Industries
Ministry of Power has issued/entitled to purchase Energy Savings Certificates (ESCerts) to Designated Consumers (DCs) of Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Cycle I on 16th February 2017 on verification of their performance with regard to energy savings, based on the recommendations of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). The first cycle of PAT has been completed in March 2015. The DCs have contributed to the success of PAT cycle I and this cycle has witnessed an energy saving of 8.67 million tonne of oil equivalent (Mtoe) against the targeted energy saving of 6.886 Mtoe which is about 30% more than the target. This cycle also contributed in emission reduction of 31 million tonnes of CO2 and avoided generation of about 5,635 MW resulting in monetary savings of Rs. 37,685 crore. It has also contributed in investment of Rs. 24,517 crore for energy efficient technologies by DCs under PAT. PAT is a multi-cycle scheme aimed to cover most of the energy intensive sectors of the economy. In this regard currently in the PAT cycle II, 621 DCs from 11 sectors have been included in the scheme. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under Ministry of Power is implementing Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme, a component under National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) in India. PAT is a market based mechanism to enhance cost effectiveness through certification of excess energy savings in energy intensive industries that can be traded. PAT scheme was launched in 2012 with first PAT cycle (2012-15) covering 478 Designated Consumers (DCs) from 8 energy-intensive sectors, namely Aluminium, Cement, Chlor-alkali, Fertilizer, Iron and Steel, Pulp and Paper, Textiles and Thermal power plant which roughly covered 33% of India’s total energy consumption. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is the Market Regulator and Bureau of Energy Efficiency is Administrator for the trading of ESCerts. POSOCO (Power System Operation Corporation limited) has been appointed as Registry for making DCs as eligible entities for trading of ESCerts and book-keeping of ESCerts. There are two power exchanges i.e. IEX and PXIL where trading of ESCerts shall take place. CERC has already approved the Procedure for Transaction of Energy Savings Certificates (ESCerts) on 14th Feb 2017. BEE shall soon inform the date of opening of Registration to all DCs along with the fee details, after the same is approved by CERC. Trading/transaction of ESCerts shall be done on continuous basis i.e. every Tuesday on weekly basis. Trading of ESCerts at power exchanges is expected to start from April 2017. Marshawn Lynch Jersey
Hyderabad:Transco & discoms want to continue with current tariff
Coming close on the heels of chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s statement in the assembly that he has rejected the tariff hike proposal, the Telangana Transco and discoms has written to the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) seeking an extension of the existing power tariff. The discoms submitted that since the financial year is coming to an end and the new tariff has not yet been fixed, orders from the ERC are needed to continue the existing tariff.Discoms require a fresh order allowing the continuation of power tariff that was fixed in 2016 without which the collection of power bills would not be tenable. “We requested the ERC to give orders to continue the present tariff for at least three months starting from April, 2017. Basing on the ERC decision, we would move forward.The tariff fixation issue is still with the state government,” said a senior official in the energy department. In another letter, the Transco and discoms also requested the ERC to give time till April 15 to them to submit the tariff proposals. Even to continue the current tariff, the power utilities have to submit the proposal and get them approved by the ERC. It may be recalled that chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao announced on the floor of the assembly that he would not be game for a power tariff hike in the coming fiscal. Power experts pointed that there is nothing like `no tariff hike’ in the era of UDAY. The state government recently joined the Central scheme to divert 75 per cent of its `11,850 crore debt. “One of the condition to join the UDAY scheme is to agree for regular revision of power tariff based on the revenue and expenditure. After joining the UDAY scheme, no state can opt for a holiday for the tariff hike. If it does not want to increase the power tariff, it has to allot the revenue gap amount in the budget. In the present case, the state has allotted only `4,203 crore against a revenue gap of `8,500 crore,” explained an official. The Electricity Act of 2003 also made it mandatory to provide financial commitment by the state government if it does not want to raise the tariff. Meanwhile, ERC officials expedited the exercise to find out the actual revenue gap of the power utilities. They are burning the midnight oil to check the rationality in the figures submitted in the Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) by the Transco and discoms. Adrian Colbert Womens Jersey
Energy boost for Uttar Pradesh: Solar power park, panels in the offing
The district is fast emerging as a solar energy hub. As per the clearance given by UPNEDA (Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Agency), different institutions of the district have been picked up for installation of solar panels. The institutions would even be selling the surplus solar energy to the northern grid. Along the lines of a project at Gujarat, an area of 100 hectare has been identified at Kosada village of Meja tehsil on which a solar park is being constructed to produce 50 Megawatt of energy. The work for installing solar panels has already begun. With most of the work done, the park would become functional by August, said Mohammad Shahid, an engineer of NEDA. Besides, there are several institutions which have either started installing solar panels or have executed the work order for fixing them on rooftops. The terrace of Vikas Bhawan has solar panels through which 70KW of electricity is being produced. Funds worth around Rs 75 lakh have been sanctioned for installing solar panels at Police Lines which would produce 130KW of electricity in the coming days. The office of commissioner Allahabad division would be installed with the system for producing 50KW of electricity. Adding to the overall production of energy through solar power, the rooftops of the building of Allahabad high court will also have solar panels which would produce 300KW of electricity. The building of Allahabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) would produce 110KW of electricity. IIIT-A would be installing a 300 KW rooftop plant connected to the power grid at the boys’ hostel. Nearly 940 solar panels and 10 invertors will be installed on the roof of Fifth Boys Hostel of the institute that would start generation of power from May. Anthony Miller Authentic Jersey
Work to start on Adani’s Jharkhand plant in June: Jharkhand Chief Secretary Raj Bala Verma
The Adani group will start work on its 1,600 MW ultra mega power project (UMPP) in the state in June, a top state official said. The Gautam Adani-led conglomerate has committed Rs 20,000 crore in various projects, including the ultra mega plant at Godda, during the just-concluded Momentum Jharkhand investment summit. “We have completed the land acquisition process for the Adani’s ultra mega power project in the state and are in the process of distributing awards to landholders. They (Adani Power) will start work on the project in June this year,” Jharkhand Chief Secretary Raj Bala Verma told PTI. The nearly Rs 10,000 crore ultra mega power project is part of over Rs 3 lakh crore investment commitments made during the summit last month. The chief secretary said about 1,000 acres of land have been acquired for the Adani Power project. “Once the work starts on the project in June, it will be completed within 18 months,” she said. Earlier asserting that Jharkhand is of strategic importance to the Adani group, Adani Enterprises MD Rajesh Adani has said the group will pump in Rs 20,000 crore in various sectors in the state, including the UMPP. Adani Power Jharkhand has already signed a MoU for setting up the UMPP. In the renewal energy space, the group has announced setting up a 500 mw solar power project worth of Rs 3,000 crore. It has also announced an investment of Rs 700 crore in coal block mining, besides setting up an integrated fertiliser complex. Jharkhand is “confident” that it will actualise more than 80 per cent of the total investment commitments worth over Rs 3 lakh crore by 2019, the chief secretary said. Adani’s project is part of the investment commitments through which the state is aiming to generate 3 lakh jobs. Archie Manning Womens Jersey