Given that control over energy reinforces superpower status, the contest of the century has morphed into an intense rivalry between China, a rising “electrostate”, and the United States, the world’s hydrocarbon hegemon safeguarding its position. China recognises that electricity drives its economy. Despite being a major producer of coal, crude oil and natural gas, China remains an importer of these hydrocarbons. However, with strategic patience, through its five-year plans, the country has been...
The video of the wooden plank and pole with electrical lines went viral on social media
Unscheduled power cuts are affecting household appliances, and irrigation activities in farmlands amid cropping season, say residents of Parameswaramangalam village
Additionally, Bescom has issued the following WhatsApp numbers to complain about safety — 9483191212, 9483191222
Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar asked consumers to dial the toll-free 1912 helpline for power complaints during heatwave-related outages across Andhra Pradesh
Southeast Asia has been planning a unified electricity grid since 1997. Now, nearly 30 years later, its leaders are giving renewed impetus to the push to get energy flowing seamlessly across borders and seabeds. In Cebu earlier this month, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations put the power grid’s development high on their summit agenda, aiming to better insulate the region against the next big energy shock. But as regional governments try to turn the decades-long dream of an...
He says the Electricity Department has constituted seven rapid response teams of engineers in Chennai, and they have been provided vehicles to swiftly reach spots and rectify complaints
KPTCL issues safety advisory ahead of commissioning
The nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi has the capacity to meet one-quarter of the UAE's electricity needs.
Power utility is seeking 400 MW for second half of June as well as for August and September, 300 MW in July, and 500 MW each in October, November and December
Large parts of eastern Cuba were plunged into darkness in the latest round of nationwide electricity shutdowns.
The TVK government’s announcement of 200 units of free power for domestic consumers using below 500 units bimonthly will further increase the State’s annual subsidy burden by nearly ₹2,000 crore
SOP’s primary objective is to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation of distribution network, minimise supply interruptions and to ensure that all the statutory and regulatory frameworks are complied with
Frustrated by power cuts, Alkesh Das has built a platform now used by thousands to track power cuts across 14 districts in the State
All Smart Meters installed under RDSS Scheme to shift to Postpaid Mode with immediate effect
‘Govt. encouraging ryots to set up mini solar plants to complement their income’