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Indians Can Save Rs 2.2 Lakh Crore With Energy-Efficient ACs: Study
A new study showed that India can avoid severe power shortages, save consumers up to Rs 2.2 lakh crore by doubling the energy efficiency of room air conditioners over next decade.
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India Likely To Add 150 Million Room ACs By 2035 Amid Peak Power Demand
India is expected to add 130-150 million new room air conditioners (ACs) over the next decade which could increase the country's peak power demand by more than 180 gigawatts by 2035, straining the power system, according to new study.
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Water Shortage, Overhead Wires: Firefighters Struggle To Douse Delhi Fire
Lack of water, low-hanging electricity wires and the problem of onlookers who get in the way of rescue operations; these are some of the challenges that firefighters faced while trying to douse a blaze in an east Delhi building.
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India to Soon Start Semiconductor Manufacturing, Production: IT Secretary
Electronics and IT secretary Alkesh Kumar Sharma on Tuesday said that the production of semiconductors in the country will start very soon. He was responding to a query around plan of action of the Ministry of Electronics and IT after state-owned company Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) raised the issue of shortage of electronic chip and p...
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Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra Face Action For Unpaid Electricity Bills
India has blocked nearly half the country's provinces from accessing spot power exchanges after they failed to pay bills worth 51 billion rupees ($640 million), as it implements new rules aimed at forcing states to make timely payments.
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Tata Motors Announces Sixth Straight Quarterly Loss Amid Chip Shortage, Inflation
Tata Motors announced quarter report on Wednesday, reporting loss due to inflation, COVID-19 lockdown in China, and chip shortages. However, the sale of electric vehicles reached 9,300 units in the quarter, four times as many as in the same quarter last year.
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Electric, Hybrid Cars to Face Long Waiting Periods as Carmakers Deal With Chip Shortage
Honda Cars, Tata Motors and other leading carmakers are expecting a longer waiting period for electric and hybrid vehicles, as compared to petrol and diesel variants, as the chip shortage continues to crimp their manufacturing activities.
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Renesas Partners With Tata Motors for Semiconductor Development Amid Global Chip Shortage
Renesas and Tata Motors have partnered to design, develop and make semiconductor solutions, according to an announcement by the firms. Amid the ongoing global semiconductor shortage, Renesas will collaborate with Tata Motors on developing "next-generation automotive electronics" to accelerate the growth of electric and connected vehicles. The non-e...
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Rainfall In India's Coal-Producing Areas Could Ease Power Crisis: Report
India expects rainfall in the biggest coal-producing areas of its east-central region to be below the long-term average this year, potentially easing utilities' coal shortages as there could be fewer disruptions to mining activity due to flooding.
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Power Ministry Asks Imported Coal-Based Plants To Run On Full Capacity
The power ministry has directed all imported coal-based plants to run on full capacity amid the ongoing dry fuel shortage at thermal plants which is hampering electricity generation.
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Why There Is Power Crisis In These States Due To Lack Of Coal Stocks
Huge outstanding dues worth about Rs 7,918 crore of state-run power generating companies have resulted in less dispatch of coal especially to the states with high dues like Maharashtra, Rajasthan and West Bengal, according to an official note.
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Auto Sales April 2022: Honda Cars India Records 13.20 Per Cent Sales Decline In The Domestic Market
Honda Cars India has said that the dip in sales is primarily attributed to the semiconductor shortage in our country while customer sentiments continue to show improvement and positivity.
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Delhi Discoms Will Get As Much Power As Required: Minister Amid Crisis
Union Power Minister R K Singh on Saturday said electricity distribution utilities in Delhi will get as much power as required by them.
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Pakistan To Double Hydroelectric Output To Meet Power Shortage: Report
Pakistan will double its hydroelectric output in the next seven years to meet its perennial power shortage and address the soaring electricity prices, a media report said on Saturday.
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Hit By Chip Shortage, Hero Electric Reports Zero Dispatches In April
Electric two-wheeler maker Hero Electric on Friday said it had zero dispatches to dealers in April, hit by the ongoing global semiconductor shortage
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Indians Can Save Rs 2.2 Lakh Crore With Energy-Efficient ACs: Study
A new study showed that India can avoid severe power shortages, save consumers up to Rs 2.2 lakh crore by doubling the energy efficiency of room air conditioners over next decade.
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India Likely To Add 150 Million Room ACs By 2035 Amid Peak Power Demand
India is expected to add 130-150 million new room air conditioners (ACs) over the next decade which could increase the country's peak power demand by more than 180 gigawatts by 2035, straining the power system, according to new study.
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Water Shortage, Overhead Wires: Firefighters Struggle To Douse Delhi Fire
Lack of water, low-hanging electricity wires and the problem of onlookers who get in the way of rescue operations; these are some of the challenges that firefighters faced while trying to douse a blaze in an east Delhi building.
-
India to Soon Start Semiconductor Manufacturing, Production: IT Secretary
Electronics and IT secretary Alkesh Kumar Sharma on Tuesday said that the production of semiconductors in the country will start very soon. He was responding to a query around plan of action of the Ministry of Electronics and IT after state-owned company Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) raised the issue of shortage of electronic chip and p...
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Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra Face Action For Unpaid Electricity Bills
India has blocked nearly half the country's provinces from accessing spot power exchanges after they failed to pay bills worth 51 billion rupees ($640 million), as it implements new rules aimed at forcing states to make timely payments.
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Tata Motors Announces Sixth Straight Quarterly Loss Amid Chip Shortage, Inflation
Tata Motors announced quarter report on Wednesday, reporting loss due to inflation, COVID-19 lockdown in China, and chip shortages. However, the sale of electric vehicles reached 9,300 units in the quarter, four times as many as in the same quarter last year.
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Electric, Hybrid Cars to Face Long Waiting Periods as Carmakers Deal With Chip Shortage
Honda Cars, Tata Motors and other leading carmakers are expecting a longer waiting period for electric and hybrid vehicles, as compared to petrol and diesel variants, as the chip shortage continues to crimp their manufacturing activities.
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Renesas Partners With Tata Motors for Semiconductor Development Amid Global Chip Shortage
Renesas and Tata Motors have partnered to design, develop and make semiconductor solutions, according to an announcement by the firms. Amid the ongoing global semiconductor shortage, Renesas will collaborate with Tata Motors on developing "next-generation automotive electronics" to accelerate the growth of electric and connected vehicles. The non-e...
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Rainfall In India's Coal-Producing Areas Could Ease Power Crisis: Report
India expects rainfall in the biggest coal-producing areas of its east-central region to be below the long-term average this year, potentially easing utilities' coal shortages as there could be fewer disruptions to mining activity due to flooding.
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Power Ministry Asks Imported Coal-Based Plants To Run On Full Capacity
The power ministry has directed all imported coal-based plants to run on full capacity amid the ongoing dry fuel shortage at thermal plants which is hampering electricity generation.
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Why There Is Power Crisis In These States Due To Lack Of Coal Stocks
Huge outstanding dues worth about Rs 7,918 crore of state-run power generating companies have resulted in less dispatch of coal especially to the states with high dues like Maharashtra, Rajasthan and West Bengal, according to an official note.
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Auto Sales April 2022: Honda Cars India Records 13.20 Per Cent Sales Decline In The Domestic Market
Honda Cars India has said that the dip in sales is primarily attributed to the semiconductor shortage in our country while customer sentiments continue to show improvement and positivity.
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Delhi Discoms Will Get As Much Power As Required: Minister Amid Crisis
Union Power Minister R K Singh on Saturday said electricity distribution utilities in Delhi will get as much power as required by them.
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Pakistan To Double Hydroelectric Output To Meet Power Shortage: Report
Pakistan will double its hydroelectric output in the next seven years to meet its perennial power shortage and address the soaring electricity prices, a media report said on Saturday.
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Hit By Chip Shortage, Hero Electric Reports Zero Dispatches In April
Electric two-wheeler maker Hero Electric on Friday said it had zero dispatches to dealers in April, hit by the ongoing global semiconductor shortage
