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Torrent Power on Tuesday said its subsidiary Torrent Green Energy Pvt Ltd (TGEPL) has incorporated Torrent Urja 35 Pvt Ltd (TU35) for generating electricity from renewable energy.

Torrent Green Energy incorporates new step-down subsidiary TU35

The Congress-led UDF opposition on Saturday claimed that the Kerala government's decision to hike the electricity tariff caused a huge loss to the KSEB and was aimed "to benefit ports-to-energy conglomerate Adani" by bringing it into the power purchase system in the state.&nbsp;

Kerala government hiked electricity tariffs to 'benefit Adani': UDF 

Nepal is set to increase its power exports to India by 251 MW, sourced from 12 hydropower projects, following India's approval for cross-border trade. This expansion raises the total allowed export capacity to 941 MW across 28 projects. The move marks Nepal's first power export to Bihar and highlights its growing role as a key hydropower exporter in South Asia.&nbsp;

Nepal to export additional 251 MW of power to India

The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh on Friday at a Cabinet meeting decided to withdraw the free electricity scheme benefitting all income-tax payers.&nbsp;

Himachal withdraws free electricity for tax payers

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said the monthly minimum charges for domestic power consumers have been abolished and electricity bill will now be based on the number of units consumed.

No monthly minimum charges for domestic power consumers: Haryana CM Nayab Singh

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The initiative is mulled to avoid power cuts in urban areas during the monsoon season.

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Another $150 billion-$170 billion of investment will be required for electricity transmission and distribution as well as energy storage, the report stated.

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The government has directed all gas-based power generating stations to operationalise their plants from May 1 to June 30 in view of rise in electricity demand due to a likely prolonged heat wave this summer.

Government asks all gas-based plants to be operational from May 1 to June 30 as electricity demand surges 

The scheme was launched by the Centre in 2021 with the objective of bringing down AT&amp;C (aggregate technical &amp; commercial) losses and reducing the gap between the cost of supply and tariff to zero for discoms.

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PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana:&nbsp;Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the government will provide up to 300 units of free electricity every month.

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The foundations of this bilateral understanding were laid during Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's visit to India between May 31 and June 3 the previous year.&nbsp;

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On the rise in power cost due to increased use of imported coal, Union Power Minister RK Singh, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, said, "Average power purchase cost increased by 71 paise only between FY22 and FY23. This is because of increase in various costs – including an increase in transmission and distribution costs".

Average power purchase cost rises 71 paise/unit in FY22-23

The energy requirement was 9,05,443 units during the first seven months of 2022, Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

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India's demand for electricity for running household air conditioners is estimated to expand nine-fold by 2050 and will exceed total power consumption in the whole of Africa today, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.

India's electricity demand for ACs to exceed total power consumption of Africa: IEA 

The country needs to make reforms regarding pensions.&nbsp;Furthermore, the IMF warned Pakistan to not take new loans from the State Bank.

Pakistan increases base power tariff

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has shown leadership in climate action and the country is moving ahead strongly on its climate commitments by making great efforts in green growth and energy transition.

India has shown leadership in climate action, making great efforts in green growth, energy transition: PM Modi

Under the National Smart Grid Mission that was launched by Centre on July 20, 2021, as many as 23 crore Smart meters have been sanctioned so far out of which 3.65 crore Smart meters have been ordered. The states have so far installed 66.18 lakh smart meters. The Central government aims to install 25 crore smart meters by the end of 2025.

These states have the maximum number of smart power meters so far under National Smart Grid Mission

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors have approved a loan of $200 million to the Himachal Pradesh government to facilitate power sector reforms and increase the share of renewable energy (RE) in the state's electricity generation.

World Bank approves loan of $200 million to Himachal for power reforms

The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom), which accounts for around 50 per cent of the electricity supply in the state, had announced a tariff hike of Rs 2.89 per unit for June.&nbsp; In Mumbai, the electricity bill is calculated by adding the Fixed Charges (per month), Energy Charges, Wheeling Charges (per unit), Fuel Adjustment Charges, and Electricity Duty.

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Torrent Power on Tuesday said its subsidiary Torrent Green Energy Pvt Ltd (TGEPL) has incorporated Torrent Urja 35 Pvt Ltd (TU35) for generating electricity from renewable energy.

The Congress-led UDF opposition on Saturday claimed that the Kerala government's decision to hike the electricity tariff caused a huge loss to the KSEB and was aimed "to benefit ports-to-energy conglomerate Adani" by bringing it into the power purchase system in the state. 

Nepal is set to increase its power exports to India by 251 MW, sourced from 12 hydropower projects, following India's approval for cross-border trade. This expansion raises the total allowed export capacity to 941 MW across 28 projects. The move marks Nepal's first power export to Bihar and highlights its growing role as a key hydropower exporter in South Asia. 

The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh on Friday at a Cabinet meeting decided to withdraw the free electricity scheme benefitting all income-tax payers. 

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said the monthly minimum charges for domestic power consumers have been abolished and electricity bill will now be based on the number of units consumed.

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