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Indian States Seek Extra Power as Nighttime Supply Tightens

By Uniquetimesorg October 6, 2026 0

Several Indian states are seeking additional electricity allocations from the federal government to prevent power outages as nighttime supply tightens. Weak hydropower generation and maintenance shutdowns at some power plants have reduced available electricity. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Delhi Continue Reading

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India’s Coal Power Growth Slows as Renewables Surge

By Uniquetimesorg September 1, 2026 0

India’s coal-fired power generation growth slowed in August as renewable electricity production surged, according to data from Grid-India. Overall electricity generation rose 11.6% year-on-year to 180 billion kilowatt-hours as an extended heatwave and below-average rainfall increased demand for cooling while reducing hydropower output. Renewable power generation, including Continue Reading

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India Considers Low-Cost Loans for Renewable Projects Hit by Power Curbs

By Uniquetimesorg August 20, 2026 0

India is considering offering low-cost, long-term loans to renewable energy producers to compensate for losses caused by inadequate transmission infrastructure, four industry sources said. The power ministry is discussing loans with tenures of seven to eight years as renewable projects in states such as Rajasthan and Gujarat face restrictions on sending electricity to the Continue Reading

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Record Renewable Energy Cuts Coal’s Share in India’s Power Mix

By Uniquetimesorg August 1, 2026 0

India’s renewable energy generation reached a record high in July, reducing coal’s share in the country’s power mix to its lowest level in a year, according to government data. Renewable sources contributed 20% of total electricity generation, producing 36.25 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh), up 30% compared to July last year. Coal’s share in Continue Reading

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India Tightens Grid Rules for Renewable Energy Firms

By Uniquetimesorg July 13, 2026 0

India has introduced new rules requiring renewable energy companies to either begin generating electricity, surrender unused transmission rights, or provide higher bank guarantees. The move is aimed at freeing up valuable grid capacity currently held by projects that have not started producing power. According to an order issued by the Central Electricity Regulatory Continue Reading

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India Assures Adequate Coal Supply Ahead of Summer Power Demand Surge

By Uniquetimesorg March 11, 2026 0

India has sufficient coal reserves to meet an expected surge in electricity demand during the upcoming summermonths, the Ministry of Coal announced on Wednesday. The reassurance comes amid disruptions in global gas supplies caused by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. According to the ministry, the country currently holds about 210 million metric tons of […]Continue Reading

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RK Singh vows to double India’s hydropower capacity

By uniquetimes January 19, 2024 0

In a groundbreaking development, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, RK Singh, has revealed plans to double India’s hydropower capacity. During his address at Moneycontrol’s Policy Next summit, Singh announced the ambitious goal of increasing the current hydropower capacity from 47,000 MW to a minimum of 90,000 MW. Emphasizing the stagnant Continue Reading

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Power supply to Maradu apartments blocked

By uniquetimes September 26, 2019 0

The Kerala State Electricity Board has blocked power supply to the apartments in Maradu, which was ordered to demolish by the top court of the country citing that they were erected in environmentally sensitive regions. Recently, the residents of the apartments were asked to leave the flats. The notices regarding that were even pasted on the […]Continue Reading