NLDC

Link to today’s report : https://report.grid-india.in/psp_report.php

Demand Met during Evening Peak hrs(MW) (at 19:00 hrs; from RLDCs) -> 197687 MW (Total)

Peak Shortage (MW) -> 1487 MW (Total)

Time Of Maximum Demand Met -> 10:29 (All India)

IEX

DAM MCP 96 Time Blocks : Avg-> Rs 4120.41/ MWh ;

Daily MCP Summary

Top Energy Sector News in India Today (February 23, 2024):

Renewable Energy:
 Boom Slowdown: Solar capacity additions decline in India, raising concerns about renewable
energy targets. Source: India's clean energy boom slows as new solar projects get delayed.
Experts say it can pick back up. The Economic Times:
https://m.economictimes.com/industry/renewables
 Green Hydrogen Push: Government focuses on green hydrogen for energy transition,
committee to study gas price stability for power units. Source: Green Hydrogen will play a
key role in India's energy transition: CSIR-NCL Director. Zee Business:
https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/energy
 Offshore Wind Progress: Government invites bids for 4 GW offshore wind projects in Tamil
Nadu, offers viability gap funding. Source: Govt invites bids for 4 GW offshore wind energy
projects in Tamil Nadu. The Economic Times: https://m.economictimes.com/industry/energy
  Data Center Green Shift: Nxtra procures 140,208 MWh of renewable energy for data centers,
highlighting sector's sustainability focus. Source: Nxtra to procure 140,208 MWh renewable
energy for data centres. The Economic Times:
https://m.economictimes.com/industry/renewables
Other Sectors:
 Nuclear Power Expansion: Government announces initiative to attract private sector
investment of Rs 2.16 lakh crore in nuclear energy. Source: In a first, Centre taps private
sector to invest Rs 2.16 lakh crore in nuclear energy. The Economic Times:
https://m.economictimes.com/industry/energy
 Gas-Fired Power Auction: Torrent Power and Lanco emerge as lowest bidders in recent gas-
fired power auction. Source: Torrent Power, Lanco emerge as lowest bidders in gas-fired
power auction. The Economic Times: https://m.economictimes.com/industry/energy
 Power Grid Investment: Power Grid Corporation approves investments of Rs 656 crore to
strengthen transmission network. Source: Power Grid Corporation board approves
investments of Rs 656 crore. The Economic Times:
https://m.economictimes.com/industry/energy
 Oil Prices: Rising global oil prices continue to worry India, Foreign Minister expresses
concerns after US talks. Source: Spike in oil price breaking India's back: S Jaishankar after
talks with Antony Blinken. Zee Business: https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/energy