Jaipur, June 26 (IANS) Rajasthan has achieved two major milestones in its power sector, reinforcing its position as a leader in both conventional and clean energy, government officials said on Friday. While the state’s thermal power plants have recorded their highest-ever operational efficiency, Rajasthan has also entered into a landmark clean energy partnership with the US state of California to accelerate the transition towards a modern, sustainable power ecosystem.State Energy Minister Hirala…
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Gurugram, June 25 (IANS) The 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ meeting, chaired here by India, adopted the Joint Communique on Thursday reflecting the collective vision and consensus of the grouping’s countries on strengthening cooperation in the areas of energy security, sustainability, innovation, resilient infrastructure and capacity building.A major outcome of India’s Chairship was the launch of the BRICS Digital Centre of Excellence for Smart Grids and Energy Storage (https://brics-dcoe.glob…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, has emphasised the need to strengthen safety culture at the workplace through consistent use of personal protective equipment, proper shutdown confirmation before undertaking maintenance work, and regular capacity-building and training.Speaking at the ‘Lineman Diwas’ organised by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Naik said that the day, observed during National Safety Week, acknowle…
Gandhinagar, Jan 1 (IANS) In a proactive move to safeguard the State’s energy infrastructure from potential cyber attacks, the Gujarat government has constituted a Core Committee and a Task Force under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the leadership of Energy Minister Rishikesh Patel. The initiative aims to prepare Gujarat’s energy sector against emerging cyber threats arising from the increasing adoption of modern and digital technologies.With smart meters, smart grids, an…
Gandhinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) The Gujarat government has constituted a core committee and a task force to review cybersecurity preparedness in the state’s energy sector and to prepare a strategic roadmap to counter cyber threats. With Gujarat’s round-the-clock power supply system increasingly relying on advanced technologies such as smart meters, smart grids and SCADA systems, the risk of cyberattacks on energy infrastructure has grown substantially.Taking note of this emerging challenge, the s…