Page 16 - Energy
BHEL bags Rs 430 crore modernisation contracts for hydroelectric plants
The company has secured two renovation & modernisation (R&M) contracts for hydroelectric plants in Balimela (Odisha) and Bairasiul (Himachal Pradesh)
 "BHEL bags Rs 430 crore modernisation contracts for hydroelectric plants")
Energy PSUs optimise costs through bulk goods & services purchase
22 CPSUs save 10% on their air travel cost through bulk agreements
 "Energy PSUs optimise costs through bulk goods & services purchase")
Gamesa bags order for 50 MW wind power project from ReNew Power
The order entails the supply of 25 units of G114-2.0MW T106 turbine for the 50 MW project, which is scheduled for commissioning in March 2017, at Bijapur district in Karnataka
 "Gamesa bags order for 50 MW wind power project from ReNew Power")
NKT Cables acquires ABB's cable business for $ 934 million
High voltage cables are used for transmitting large amounts of electricity over long distances
 "NKT Cables acquires ABB's cable business for $ 934 million")
Suzlon secures maiden order from Oil India for wind energy projects
The projects, with total capacity of 52.50 MW, will be located at two sites in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, and are scheduled to be completed by June 2017
 "Suzlon secures maiden order from Oil India for wind energy projects")
ABB starts shore-to-ship power supply at Tuticorin port to reduce carbon footprint
The first such installation at a commercial port, provides a plug and play power solution to help eliminate emissions that would result from burning diesel while ships are berthed
 "ABB starts shore-to-ship power supply at Tuticorin port to reduce carbon footprint")
BEE introduces new star rating methodology for ACs
Standards for rating ACs have been continuously tightened over the years. The Star-5 in 2010 became Star-3 in 2015 and will become Star-1 in 2018 as per new ISEER methodology
 "BEE introduces new star rating methodology for ACs")
Gail to use fuel cell technology to generate clean energy
For this, the company has partnered with the US-based Bloom Energy, which provides solid oxide fuel cell technology that generates onsite power from multiple sources
 "Gail to use fuel cell technology to generate clean energy")
Dam-based rooftop plants can save water evaporation losses in India
Canal and dam-based rooftop plants produce power with less or no cost of land, and addresses issues of water & energy security, as per the recent Assocham-EY study
 "Dam-based rooftop plants can save water evaporation losses in India")
Oil supermajors must diversify into new-age energy businesses for survival
These companies can learn from Total's billion-dollar acquisition of Saft that will help it to compete with Tesla-SolarCity, says a Lux Research report
 "Oil supermajors must diversify into new-age energy businesses for survival")
Gamesa wins order for 90 MW wind power projects from SMDPL
The company has received the order from SMDPL, a JV between France's EDF Energies Nouvelles and New Delhi-based SITAC Group, for projects in three district of Gujarat
 "Gamesa wins order for 90 MW wind power projects from SMDPL")
BHEL bags EPC orders of Rs 437 cr for 80 MW solar power plants
As per the orders, received from Neyveli Lignite Corporation and Bharat Electronics, the company will set up solar photovoltaic plants at Neyveli (Tamil Nadu) and Medak (Telangana)
 "BHEL bags EPC orders of Rs 437 cr for 80 MW solar power plants")
Siemens receives Rs 217 cr order for power project in Bangladesh
As per the contract, Siemens will provide various power equipment and systems for Power Grid Company of Bangladesh's 500 MW high voltage direct current (HVDC) station
 "Siemens receives Rs 217 cr order for power project in Bangladesh")
Gamesa bags 100 MW wind energy projects from Orange Renewable
The order entails delivering 40 MW wind power project in Maliya, Gujarat and 60 MW in Gurmitkal, Karnataka
 "Gamesa bags 100 MW wind energy projects from Orange Renewable")
NHPC and BHEL join hands for overseas hydroelectric projects
While NHPC will handle the civil engineering work of the projects, BHEL will look after the electro mechanical package
 "NHPC and BHEL join hands for overseas hydroelectric projects")
Inox Wind bags 50-MW wind power project from Atria Power
The order comprises of supply and installation of 25 units of Inox Wind's 113 meter rotor diameter turbine combined with the 120 meter hub height tower
 "Inox Wind bags 50-MW wind power project from Atria Power")
Kalpataru Power bags export orders of Rs 1, 915 crore
The company has secured orders of Rs 1340 crore and Rs 575 crore for construction of transmission line in Senegal and Afghanistan, respectively
 "Kalpataru Power bags export orders of Rs 1, 915 crore")
MOIL set to infuse Rs 1,600 crore in 5 years
It is planning to invest Rs 430 crore in mining projects, Rs 300 crore in solar and wind energy, among others
 "MOIL set to infuse Rs 1,600 crore in 5 years")
EESL and TERI to work jointly for energy efficiency solutions
While TERI will use its expertise to create energy efficiency projects through audits, etc and Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) will bring in its business models to implement them
Adani acquires stakes in GMR Energy's two transmission companies
Adani Transmission will acquire 74% and 49% stake in Maru Transmission Service and Aravali Transmission Service, respectively
