Rajasthan Regulator Greenlights MW Solar Project
The 14th RAHSTA Expo, part of the India Construction Festival, will be held on October 9 and 10, 2024, at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai. For more details, visit: https://rahstaexpo.com
New energy vehicles to gain acceptance by 2030: Survey
A recent survey revealed that a majority of new car buyers are expected to embrace new energy vehicles (NEVs) by 2030. According to the study conducted by Urban Science and The Harris Poll, around 83% of the 1,000 Indian participants said they would consider purchasing an NEV within the next decade. Additionally, buyers indicated a willingness to pay up to 49% more for an electric vehicle compared to a conventional petrol or diesel model. The growing acceptance of NEVs in India is attributed to the rapid expansion of the public EV charging network, with over 6,000 stations already in operati..
India launches CSIRT-Power to support sector against cyber threats
In a significant step to secure India's power infrastructure, Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the Computer Security Incident Response Team – Power (CSIRT-Power) at the Northern Regional Power Committee in New Delhi. This initiative addresses the rising threat of cyberattacks targeting the power sector, a critical part of the nation's infrastructure. During the event, Lal emphasised the growing risks posed by cyberattacks, stating, "Cyber threats today can cause serious disruptions with far-reaching impacts. CSIRT-Power is our proactive measure to protect our power systems from these..
India strengthens power grid with 12.8 GW thermal capacity
To meet escalating energy demands, the Union Ministry of Power has added 12.8 gigawatts (GW) of thermal power capacity in the first 100 days of the new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. This addition is part of a larger initiative aimed at fortifying India's power infrastructure, with another 28.4 GW of thermal capacity currently under construction. During a press conference in New Delhi, Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary to the Union Ministry of Power, outlined the government’s efforts to boost energy production. “We have awarded contracts for 12,800 MW of new thermal power capacit..