electricity
- Andhra Pradesh
Over 11000 power staff deployed in Andhra during Cyclone Montha: Chief Secretary
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand has said over 11,000 energy department employees of different positions were deployed during the severe cyclonic storm Montha to prevent interruptions to power supply and…
- Hyderabad
TGSPDCL to install high capacity transformers to meet summer demand
Hyderabad: In order to meet the increased electricity demand during summer, TGSPDCL (Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana) is planning to install thousands of transformers to reduce the load on existing transformers…
- Business
Adani Group looks to invest USD 60 bn in power, RE sectors till FY32
New Delhi: Industrialist Gautam Adani-led Adani Group is looking to invest around USD 60 billion up to FY32 in power sector, especially in renewables, generation and transmission/distribution. In an investor presentation, Adani…
- Business
Adani Power gets LoA for 2400 MW greenfield thermal power plant in Bihar
Ahmedabad: Adani Power Ltd on Friday said it has received a letter of award (LoA) for a 25-year, long-term procurement of electricity from Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL). The Adani…
- Hyderabad
Power cuts to affect few areas in Hyderabad on Saturday
Hyderabad: Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) has declared a temporary power cut in several areas in its Balajinagar section on Saturday, August 23. Electricity supply will be cut off…
- Offbeat
Superhumans? What these 2 Indians can do with electricity will shock you
What if we told you that some people in India can touch live wires, withstand thousands of volts, and walk away without a scratch? Sounds unreal but it’s true. Siasat.com brings you…
- Telangana
Telangana HC grants relief to DISCOMs on arrears of additional charges
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has provided relief to Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) concerning the payment of outstanding additional charges related to fluctuations in electricity supply. The court has stayed the implementation of…
- Business
India’s power capacity jumps by 56 pc in 10 years
New Delhi: India’s power sector has seen robust expansion driven by rising demand, infrastructure development, and strong policy support for both conventional and renewable energy sources over the past 10 years. The…
- Hyderabad
Give one day notice for power cuts: TGSPDCL MD
Hyderabad: Telangana Southern Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TGSPDCL) managing director Musharraf Farooqui on Friday, June 20, asked the staff to give a day’s notice to people for maintenance work. Farooqui further said…
- Middle East
Algeria pledges support for Syria’s electricity sector
Algiers: Algeria has announced plans to support Syria’s electricity sector and develop a comprehensive cooperation roadmap, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Energy and Mining. The statement, made on…
- Hyderabad
42 stolen electricity meters seized from contractor’s house in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: In a shocking incident that raises serious questions about internal oversight, the Raidurg police on Friday, May 2, seized 42 electricity meters that were illegally hidden in the house of a…
- Telangana
No increase in power tariffs for 2025-26, says Telangana ERC
Hyderabad: There will be no increase in electricity tariffs for any category of consumers in Telangana for the financial year 2025-26, the Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) announced on Monday. The…
- Telangana
HC halts Telangana electricity promotions over review plea
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has issued an interim order staying all promotions in the state’s electricity utilities until the ongoing review petition on the matter is fully adjudicated. The order was…
- Middle East
Lebanon receives USD 250M World Bank loan to reform electricity sector
Beirut: Lebanon has signed a USD 250 million loan agreement with the World Bank to support critical reforms in its struggling electricity sector, according to media reports. The agreement was signed by…
- India
Heatwaves boost India’s electricity demand by 10.4% in 2024 summer
New Delhi: India’s electricity demand during the severe heatwave months of April to June 2024 rose by 10.4 per cent compared to the corresponding period the year before, with increased use of…
