Wave energy device could deliver clean energy to thousands of households
Scientists have developed a wave energy technology that they say could help generate low-cost electricity for thousands of houses. The device costs less than conventional …
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India to construct 400 MW hydropower project in Nepal
The Indian government has proposed the construction of Lower Arun Hydropower Project in Nepal with a capacity of 400 megawatts (MW). “In a meeting with …
Himalayan Hydropower expo 2019 starts in Nepal
The Himalayan Hydro Expo 2019 kicked off here on Friday to bring together key developers, investors and policy makers, and to showcase state-of-the-art technologies for …
Union Cabinet approves regularisation of pay scales of 5254 executives of hydro power PSUs
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval for regularisation of pay scales of 5,254 executives in four state-run hydro power companies — NHPC, NEEPCO, …
Croatia hydro power plant fire: Body of second victim found
Croatian state TV says police have found the body of a second victim of a fire at a hydro power plant in the south of …
Persuade states not to impose water cess on hydro power plants: Par panel to Power Min
The power ministry needs to persuade states not to levy any water cess on hydro power projects, as the states get free power from such …
China only undertaking run-of the-river hydropower projects on Brahmaputra: Govt
India has consistently conveyed its concerns over the Brahmaputra river to China and urged the country to ensure that interests of downstream states are not …
NHPC board okays share buyback at Rs 28 apiece for Rs 600 crore
State-run hydro power giant NHPC’s board has approved buyback of 21.42-crore equity shares at Rs 28 apiece, aggregating Rs 600 crore. The board approves the …
Tajikistan launches giant dam to end power shortage
Tajikistan on Friday inaugurated a $3.9-billion hydro-electric power plant, a mega project that would enable the impoverished country to eliminate domestic energy shortages and export …
BHEL Commissions 120 MW Pulichintala Hydro Electric project in Telangana
With the commissioning of the fourth and final 30 MW hydro generating unit, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully commissioned the 120 MW Pulichintala …