LUCKNOW: In a significant decision, the UP electricity regulatory commission (UPERC) gave the Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL)

Crores have been spent over the past three years under the Central government

A technology that converts rice husk into electricity is gaining ground in Bihar. Some 100,000 households in the state already use electricity produced from biomass and their number is steadily growing.

The state-run thermal power major NTPC Ltd has been ranked the No.1 Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Asia and No. 10 in overall performance among the energy companies in Asia, by Platts, a division of the reputed McGrawHill companies. Globally, the PSU major has been adjudged number two Independent Power Producer and No 73 in overall performance. The award was received by Mr A.N.

With the ADB set to sanction a loan of US $200 million for rural electrification, the abysmal power scenario in the State can be expected to undergo some improvement. While the State

While the Kashmir valley is facing power shortage, the government plans to launch a vigorous campaign to check the loss of electricity ahead of winter coupled with lesser generation of power from hydel projects due to a decline in the water level.

With the demand of electricity ever increasing in the country, the Centre has reiterated its commitment to meet the requirement by adding capacity to the tune of one lakh MW under the 12th Five Year Plan, according to the Union Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde.