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 … Read more
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BEST to extend 677 MW PPA with Tata Power for the next five years
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has allowed Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) to extend its existing Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with The Tata … Read more
China-backed hydroelectric dam threatens world’s rarest orangutan
A billion-dollar hydroelectric dam development in Indonesia that threatens the habitat of the world’s rarest great ape has sparked fresh concerns about the impact of … Read more
HC stays construction of all hydro power plants in Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered a stay on construction of all hydro power plants in the state and directed the district magistrates to identify … Read more