A recent study by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Kanpur has called into question the widely held belief that electric cars are the most environmentally friendly option for the future of mobility. The study, conducted in collaboration with a Japanese organization, focused on life cycle assessment (LCA) and total cost of ownership (TCO) … Read more
Read this in Hindi: Power cut in Rain: Recently, due to rain accompanied by thunderstorms in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, the city’s power went out for 20 hours. Even the CM House was shrouded in darkness. People without electricity were in bad condition, and most of all people got upset when their smartphones … Read more
Ramadhan one of the holiest month for Muslims is also considered as the month of light. But scenes from Kashmiri households have a different story to tell. Kashmiris have been witnessing power cuts during Ramadhan since the year 2020. But like every year, the administration promised of full power supply during this holy month, alas! … Read more
Electricity generation in India was mainly dominated by thermal power plants, which use fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas to generate electricity. Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and biomass power plants accounted for a smaller but growing share of India’s electricity generation mix. India also has a limited number of … Read more
Considering the growth of electric mobility and the consequent responsibility that vehicle batteries imply, more and more countries, such as Germany, India and France, are jumping into the recycling race. Which are the nations where plants already operate and which projects will be developed, next? The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that, globally, there would … Read more
The urban people, who have become accustomed to electricity for 24 hours, started feeling that now we have surplus electricity. Due to solar plant, wind energy, and hydro power project, we will never face any power crisis. But when there was a shortage of coal recently, it was found that still 60 percent of the … Read more
Climate Kahani: India is currently forced to bear the brunt of global warming. The electricity crisis has also arisen in various states of the country as a result of an increase in electricity consumption due to scorching heatwave. It is being linked to the shortage of coal, but experts believe that the power crisis has … Read more
Ground Report | New Delhi: Power Cut-Off and Winters in Kashmir; And here again, winters arrive, marking the beginning of the power shut down in Kashmir. With the arrival of the frozen season, the parameter which adds to the plight of people is the continuous power cut–off. Sooty, cold rooms, desolate roads, barren shops, and … Read more
As per data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), over half of the country’s 135 coal-fired power plants were left with an average of fewer than four days of coal stocks. It will get worst in October-November due to high demand of electricity due to festive season. India is facing a severe shortage of coal … Read more
In Pakistan late on Saturday, almost suddenly the entire country lost electricity. The Ministry of Power informed via Twitter that there was a nationwide blackout due to sudden drop in frequency of power transmission system from 50 to 0. According to the ministry, this technical flaw occurred at 11.41 am. ALSO READ: Government is delaying finding … Read more
