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India's Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party has refuted allegations of bribery involving the Adani Group concerning renewable energy supply in Odisha. The BJD asserts that agreements were solely between Adani, the Solar Energy Corporation of India, and stat...

"We are fully committed to realise the Odisha government's vision of Make in Odisha through reliable and quality power supply to industries," he said, adding that Tata Power Discoms serve 9 million customers across the state. Banga said that Tata Po...

As per the order issued by the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC), Tata Power holds 51 per cent of equity with management control and the state-owned GRIDCO will have 49 per cent equity stake in the company.

As per the letter issued by the OERC, there has been a minimal rise of 30 paise per KWH/kVAh in energy charge for the category of consumer other than BPL, irrigation. The prescribed hike amounts to a 5.60 per cent rise in overall retail supply tarif...

Tata Power said as per conditions of bid documentation it will hold 51 per cent equity with management control and the state-owned GRIDCO will have the remaining 49 percent equity stake in the company.

With the inclusion of two additional distribution utilities, Tata Power expands its consumer base to 9.5 million from the present base of 5.2 million across Mumbai, New Delhi, Central part of Odisha and Ajmer, the statement said.

The five circles consist of Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Puri, Paradip and Dhenkanal. As per order issued by the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on May 28, 2020, Tata Power will hold 51% equity with management control and the state-owned G...

The commission issued this order by rejecting the request of power distribution companies like CESU, Southco, Nesco and Wesco to hike power tariff in the state.

Tata Power declined to comment on the issue, while there was no response to a query sent by ET to India Power Corp till press-time.

Private firms involved in electricity distribution have faced many difficulties including resistance from state governments in matters of raising tariffs.

The company has long been pleading not to be burdened by the cross subsidy cost and to allow it to use power from the IPP by treating it as captive.

Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission(OERC) hiked power tariff in Odisha by 40 paise per unit, to pay NTPC dues and accommodate rising demand.

The company was seeking frequent upward revision of tariff without caring for reduction of aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses.

Odisha government today decided to invest Rs 3,600 crore within next four years in the power sector, official sources said.

The state government has requested the OERC to keep the order in abeyance for at least one year.

Targeting generation of 50 MW of solar power within one year, Odisha government today said its comprehensive solar policy would be in place in next two months.

Looking to diversify its business activities, Power Grid is exploring entry into management of electricity distribution networks.

The Grid Corporation of Orissa on Tuesday singed a PPA with NTPC to purchase 10 MW of solar power from its plants.

The Orissa government put the blame on the Centre for the rising cost of the thermal power in the State.