SJVN commissions 90 MW Omkareshwar solar plant
Considering the expected energy demand scenario in future, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued an advisory dated 20 Jan 2023 and 7 July 2023 to all the Thermal Power Utilities not to retire or repurpose their coal-based power stations before 2030 and ensure the availability of thermal units after carrying out Renovation and Modernization (R&M) activities.
This update was given by the Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on 8 Aug.
Further, electricity generation is a delicensed activity as per Section-7 of the Electricity Act, 2003 and phasing out or retirement of units are decided by Power Generating Utilities and Companies based on their own techno-economic, energy demand and environmental reasons powermin .
As the economy continues to grow and access for affordable electricity becomes more widespread, the coal sector will remain a crucial source of energy in India, he told the house coalindia .
Despite a growing push towards renewable energy iea , coal is projected to remain as a prominent source of energy for providing affordable and reliable electricity to the consumers.
As the percentage contribution of renewables in the nation’s primary energy mix rises, the share of coal will decrease, however, it will increase on an absolute tonnage basis opec .
Although, in due course, some mines may close down due to exhaustion of reserves but at the same time, many new coal mines are being operationalized to meet the growing energ y demand, he assured the house.
These mines are not only ensuring affordability and energy security of the nation but are also providing new opportunities for employment and redeployment of workers and at the same time generate indirect employment opportunities in coal sector coal , he said.
Separately, SJVN Limited has commissioned 90 MW Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project in District Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh.
The Rs.646.20 crores plant is expected to generate 196.5 million units of energy in first year climatebonds.
Further, the Government has taken several steps to ensure Cyber Security of the Power grid cybersecurityworldasia .
Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has been designated as the national agency for responding to cyber security incidents. Further, National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) has been established to ensure protection of critical information infrastructure in the country including power sector siemens.
Computer Security Incident Response Team Power (CSIRT – Power) has been established in April 2023 exclusively for the Power Sector. Additionally, Sectoral Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) have been setup for Thermal, Hydro, Transmission, Distribution, Grid Operation and Renewable Energy sectors ge. fiinews.com
