India’s stance on power sector has been changing since May 2023. Is it a lack of planning or just political messaging?

Plans to halt building new coal-fired power plants, apart from those already planned, were announced 6 months ago

Now thermal power plants recovering waste heat need no green clearance

The MoEF&CC relaxed the EIA norms to benefit industries employing Waste Heat Recovery Boilers without any auxiliary fuel

NTPC fly ash discharge in Chhattisgarh sparks water contamination fears in Odisha

Fly ash slurry from NTPC plant in Chattisgarh flew over 9 hours Nov 23 into Sukhanara nallah. The gates of power plant are 150 metres …

All is not well at the Neyveli thermal power station in Cuddalore

Several accidents at the power station reveal serious issues in maintenance, safety systems

Delhi takes back Supreme Court plea to shut down 10 thermal power plants

Delhi govt wanted polluting electricity plants to first fit in pollution-curbing technology

Panel suggests measures to tackle crisis in stressed thermal power projects

Report flags erratic coal supply, institutional challenges; suggests closing old thermal power units

Biomass co-firing: NTPC retrofits 13 power stations. Will other companies be able to follow suit?

Companies cite several constraints in adopting technology, experts call for government support

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu among 5 Indian states with dirtiest coal power stations: CSE analysis

State-run stations in these states will default emission norms, finds CSE analysis

Most NCR thermal power plants exceed MOEFCC emission norms, adding to region’s pollution problem

Recent CSE analysis found just two of 11 plants have SO2 control measures, just one compliant with standards

Are we equipped to meet 2022 deadline on emission standards?

Almost seven years since the notification, not even 7 per cent of India’s coal capacity meets the standards issued by the MoEF&CC

What does India’s solar growth story look like: A 3-part series

A collection of articles that analyse India’s solar power manaufacturing capabilities, as well as factors that undercut its growth 

Pollution data of most thermal power stations is rarely disclosed: CSE analysis

SO2, NOx levels go unreported in the public domain

Environment ministry amendment gives coal thermal power stations full licence to pollute: CSE

The modified notification favours operation of old inefficient coal power stations, which can continue to run indefinitely on paying a nominal …

Renewable Generation Obligation notification will enrol coal players in clean energy transition

Notifications by the ministry are attempts to enhance ‘supply-side’ management for renewable energy & reduce dependence on coal

Study finds eight coal-fired thermal plants in India stranded liabilities, recommends acquisition by NTPC

In 2018, 34 stressed plants were identified; 26 resolved fully or partially

Bihar’s first floating power plant in Darbhanga to be commissioned soon

The floating power plant will meet two goals at a time: Producing green energy from solar panels and promoting fish farming underwater

Aditya Thackeray turns focus on coal power: What Maharashtra should keep in mind

CSE lays down 4 steps for the state that may face biggest challenge to meet central emission norms    

Widespread non-compliance as thermal power plants don’t meet water use norms

An excerpt from an ongoing study by non-profit Manthan Adhyayan Kendra brings out widespread non-compliance by thermal power plants with legally …

Can biomass pellets reduce emissions in coal plants?

NTPC’s move to use biomass pellets can prove to be a shot in the arm to thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR 

Energy in news on May 3

Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on energy

Fly ash breach incidents on the rise amid proposal on deadline extension: CSE

Though fly ash breach incidents have become more frequent in recent years, the deadline for legacy ash utilisation is being considered for …

COVID-19: Why we need to redefine thermal comfort

Humidification, high levels of fresh air intake are some recommendations of a document on air-conditioning and ventilation in COVID-19 times

New MoEFCC notification on fly ash includes solar, wind power plants for reclamation

Manufacturers raise concern as price of fly ash bricks to be decided by CPWD’s schedule of rates

Murky science of comfort part 2: Why we feel suffocated in a building even when it is pleasant outside

Humans are built to get used to local environments but unfortunately industry interests have come to define what ‘comfortable’ room …

Stubble burning crisis: Why thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR have been slow in adopting biomass co-firing

Only three plants have reported higher quantities of biomass co-firing since December 2022 till August 2023