Gandhinagar, May 22 (IANS) Gujarat will install advanced Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) systems at seven more substations across the state after the successful implementation of the technology at the Timbdi substation in Gir Somnath district, the state government said on Friday.Officials said the move is aimed at strengthening the state’s power grid, improving voltage stability and ensuring an uninterrupted electricity supply, particularly in regions with high agricultural demand.The…
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Gandhinagar, May 8 (IANS) Gujarat has expanded its battery energy storage capacity to 870 megawatts across five operational locations as part of a broader effort to manage fluctuating renewable energy output and strengthen grid stability, officials said on Friday. The state’s latest capacity addition builds on its early adoption of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), first demonstrated in Modhera in Mehsana district, which is recognised as India’s first solar-powered village where sola…
Gandhinagar, Dec 25 (IANS) Reinforcing Gujarat’s commitment to clean and sustainable energy, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the Gujarat Integrated Renewable Energy Policy-2025 at a state-level function held in Gandhinagar. The launch coincided with the nationwide observance of Good Governance Day on December 25, marking the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The policy reflects Gujarat’s strong policy vision towards building a clean, resilient a…
Gandhinagar, Dec 22 (IANS) Gujarat has emerged as a national model in providing daytime electricity for agriculture, with the state government reaffirming that all farmers will receive power for irrigation during the day by March 2026, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said. The success of the Kisan Suryoday Yojana (KSY) reflects the state’s focused approach towards farmer-centric governance under the broader vision articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Citing Prime Minister Modi’s emphasis o…