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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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Indian Power Sector Coal Imports Hit 15-Month High

By Uniquetimesorg September 17, 2026 0

Coal imports by India’s power sector surged 85.6% year-on-year to 5.52 million metric tons in August, reaching their highest level since May 2025. The increase came as a heat wave and lower hydropower generation pushed electricity demand higher, while domestic coal supplies struggled to keep pace. Around 80% of the imported coal came from Indonesia, […]Continue Reading

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India Approves Power Exports to Nepal After Devastating Floods

By Uniquetimesorg September 14, 2026 0

India has approved the export of up to 654 megawatts of electricity to Nepal for 18 hours a day until December 31, following devastating floods that damaged the Himalayan nation’s power infrastructure. The disaster wiped out around a tenth of Nepal’s electricity generation capacity, prompting the country to halt power exports and seek electricity from […]Continue Reading

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El Niño Threatens India’s Hydropower Output as Electricity Demand Remains High

By Uniquetimesorg September 2, 2026 0

India’s power sector is facing increased pressure as strengthening El Niño conditions and a weak monsoon reduce hydropower generation. Hydroelectric output fell nearly 12% year-on-year through August 29, according to power ministry data, while rainfall in August was more than 16% below the long-term average. Lower rainfall has reduced reservoir and river levels, while 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’s Coal-Fired Power Generation Climbs to Highest Level Since November 2023

By Uniquetimesorg July 3, 2026 0

India’s coal-fired power generation rose sharply in June, reaching its highest level since November 2023 as an extended heatwave and below-average monsoon rainfall pushed electricity demand higher. According to government data, total electricity generation increased 10.4% year-on-year to 178.31 billion kilowatt-hours, while coal-based power output jumped nearly 14% 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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The Dance of the Tides: Unveiling the Gravitational Symphony of the Sun and Moon

By uniquetimes November 6, 2023 0

The rhythmic ebb and flow of the tides hold a captivating allure, leaving an indelible mark on the Earth’s shores. But what orchestrates this mesmerizing phenomenon? Look no further than the cosmic ballet performed by the celestial partners—the sun and the moon—whose gravitational influence guides the enchanting dance of the tides across our planet. The […]Continue Reading