RENEWCONNECT - All about renewables & power sector

Introduction Every country is handling nuclear power, and certain specific departments of the countries have the powers or the rights to handle or deal with those kinds of matters which are used for electricity generation and developing more efficient utilization of nuclear fuel for self-sustainability to support carbon emission reduction, climate change and reduce global warming.  Table of Contents: Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) Intuitions under DAE Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) Heavy Water Board (HWB) Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)   Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)   Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) 1. Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)   The DAE is the umbrella that oversees all nuclear technology matters in India.  This includes research and development orga...

Key updates from India's renewable energy sector as of 2024: Growth in Renewable Capacity : India’s renewable energy capacity reached 196.4 GW by mid-2024, now comprising 44% of the total installed power capacity. Solar power leads within this mix, with a share increase from 15.9% to 19.4% in one year. This growth brings India closer to its target of 50% non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Investment in Offshore Wind : India initiated its first offshore wind energy project along the Gujarat coast in April 2024, part of a larger plan to expand its wind capacity with advanced offshore installations. This project aims to harness higher wind speeds at sea, optimizing for efficiency and scale. Battery Storage Initiatives : Recognizing the need for energy storage to stabilize renewable supply, India is rolling out Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across various regions. This is expected to support grid stability and enhance the utilization of solar and wind energy. Pumped Hydro Storag...

Tata Power is one of the top MNC companies in the world, the following gives the comprehensive company profile, covering its establishment, growth, milestones, and key developments from 1915 to till date, which is played a key role in the development of India since independence. The following is the outline of the  Tata Power Company Limited: Comprehensive Profile 1. Overview Name : Tata Power Company Limited Industry : Electric Utility Founded : 1915 Headquarters : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Parent Company : Tata Group CEO : Praveer Sinha (as of the latest information) Website : www.tatapower.com 2. History and Establishment Early Beginnings (1911-1915) : Tata Power was founded in 1915 as part of the Tata Group. Its origins can be traced to the vision of Sir Dorabji Tata, who aimed to establish India’s energy independence. In 1911, construction started for the Hydroelectric Power Project in Khopoli , Maharashtra. By 1915 , Tata Power completed its first hydroelectric plant, provid...