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Grid strains to meet peak daytime power demand; government says conserve | Business News

Grid strains to meet peak daytime power demand; government says conserve | Business News

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The country’s power grid struggled to fully meet peak daytime electricity demand for the first time during this summer, prompting the government on Friday to urge citizens to use electricity “wisely and judiciously”. The appeal comes amid reports of power cuts from several parts of the country as India recorded a peak daytime shortage of 188 megawatts (MW) for the first time this summer when electricity demand touched a record 270 gigawatts (GW) on Thursday, according to data from the Grid Controller of India (Grid India). The shortfall was roughly equivalent to the peak electricity demand of a state like Manipur.  But any slight mismatch in demand and supply can cause extreme strain on the system, leading to fluctuation in grid frequency and can risk grid stability. Power cuts usually occur when demand exceeds supply of electricity and grid operators resort to load shedding. Peak demand figures, whether daily or monthly, are largely statistical reference points, as they reflect the highest load recorded at any moment during a given period on a particular day, often …

Amid record demand surge, why India’s power grid faces night peak stress due to outages as spot electricity prices spike | Explained News

Amid record demand surge, why India’s power grid faces night peak stress due to outages as spot electricity prices spike | Explained News

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As soaring temperatures push India’s peak power consumption to record highs, the stress on the grid is becoming most pronounced at night, when nearly 150 GW (giga watt, or 1000 mega watts) of solar capacity goes offline after sundown. Data from the Grid Controller of India (Grid India) shows that there has been a shortage in meeting peak demand the past few days during non-solar hours, which typically refers to the period between 6 PM and 6 AM, when solar generation is not available. During this period, the system usually relies on conventional sources such as coal, gas, hydro, nuclear and wind to meet demand. Peak demand figures, whether daily or monthly, are largely statistical reference points, as they reflect the highest load recorded at any moment during a given period on a particular day, often for a brief duration. On Saturday — when the peak demand surged to record high of 256 GW — there was a peak shortfall of around 4.2 GW at 10:39 PM, Grid India data shows. A day earlier, on …

Economic Survey warns of cost, grid as key challenges for renewable energy

Economic Survey warns of cost, grid as key challenges for renewable energy

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India must address challenges such as high capital costs, delays in land acquisition and grid availability issues to sustain its rapid renewable energy growth, the Economic Survey 2025-2026, tabled in the Parliament on Thursday said. The Economic Survey, tabled days before the Union Budget 2026, noted that the hurdles can be tackled through appropriate policy instruments, including innovative financing mechanisms and optimised project execution. According to the survey, India’s energy sector is undergoing a major structural transformation. The country has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, ranking third worldwide in overall renewable energy capacity and installed solar capacity, and fourth in installed wind capacity. India has already surpassed its target of 50 per cent installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, reaching 51.93 per cent by the end of December 2025. This achievement has been driven by record annual additions to renewable energy capacity. Strong capacity additions in 2025-26 During 2025-26 (up to 31 December 2025), India added a total of 38.61 GW of renewable energy capacity. This includes 30.16 GW of solar …

PIB debunks claim that Pakistani hackers crippled 70% of India’s power grid | Trending

PIB debunks claim that Pakistani hackers crippled 70% of India’s power grid | Trending

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Amid tensions between India and Pakistan, several instances of fake news emerged to misguide the people. One of the countless “news” reports surfaced that Pakistani hackers made a cyber attack, as a result of which 70% of India’s electricity grid became inoperative. Now, the official X (formerly known as Twitter) account of PIB Fact Check has clarified that it’s fake news. (Also Read | ‘Worst intelligence in history’: Piers Morgan blasts Pakistani panelist on show) PIB said that there hasn’t been any attack on India’s electricity grid. What was the fake news about Pakistani hackers A few days ago, anchors on a Pakistani channel made claims that their hackers had taken down a part of India’s electricity grid. In a clip, a female anchor said, “Woh jo bacche lade hain, jo humare hackers lade hain. Main hairaan hoon (Those kids who fought, our hackers who fought. I’m shocked).” A male journalist then added, “Unhone toh barbaad kar diya. Wahan ka 70% bijli nizaam hack kar liya aapne. Wahan ki jo main websites hain, woh hack …

SSLC results: Kalyana Karnataka districts continue to maintain bottom rungs in ranking grid

SSLC results: Kalyana Karnataka districts continue to maintain bottom rungs in ranking grid

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Once again, the seven districts of Kalyana Karnataka recorded a disappointing performance in the SSLC examination, occupying the lowest ranks on the State’s results grid. Of the bottom seven districts, six belong to the Kalyana Karnataka region, while the seventh, Vijayapura, from the Kitturu Karnataka region, ranked 34th, just one place above the last. Minister for Primary and Secondary Education, Madhu Bangarappa, announced the SSLC results in Bengaluru on Friday. Kalaburagi district, regarded as an educational hub in the region with several reputed institutions, has slipped to the bottom—35th rank—with a pass percentage of just 42.43%, far below the state average of 66.14% and significantly behind Dakshina Kannada, which topped the list with 91.12%. Kalaburagi’s decline has been consistent over the past three years, dropping from 29th place in 2023 to 34th in 2024, and now 35th in 2025. Following Kalaburagi, Vijayapura ranked 34th with a pass percentage of 49.58%, Yadgir 33rd with 51.60%, Raichur 32nd with 52.05%, Bidar 31st with 53.25%, Koppal 30th with 57.32%, and Ballari 29th with 60.26%. A bright spot for …

This pixel light grid can show you the weather (and the price of Bitcoin)

This pixel light grid can show you the weather (and the price of Bitcoin)

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Govee is launching a new pixel light grid that can display art, animations, and live data. The Gaming Pixel Light lets you upload your own images and GIFs to display or choose from 150 different data sources, letting it provide live updates on the weather, Bitcoin prices, NBA scores, and more. You can also sync the display to games you’re playing by hooking it up to Govee’s HDMI sync box or play 8-bit tunes that sync to the pixel grid using the built-in speaker. Naturally, there’s an AI component as well — an accompanying app can generate new pixel art for you using Govee’s “AI Lighting Bot.” You can generate pixel art with Govee’s “AI Lighting Bot.”Image: Govee The Gaming Pixel Light is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. You can wall-mount the screen or place it atop a table or desk, making it seem like a neat little addition to a gaming room or office. Along with this pixel light, Govee is announcing the Table Lamp 2 Pro — an LED-packed tabletop lamp with …

An iPhone owner’s guide to living off the app grid

An iPhone owner’s guide to living off the app grid

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The grid is a comfortable place to live. The app grid, I mean: the rows and rows of app icons on your iPhone’s homescreen. It’s familiar. Safe. It’s how I’ve lived with my various phones over the past decade. But at some point, it started to feel oppressive. All those icons staring at me in the face, vying for my attention. The clutter! The distracting little notification badges! The grid was a reasonable way to organize apps when I had like, ten of them. There are sixty on the iPhone I’m using now, and I set it up from scratch a few months ago.  Naturally, living off-grid or in a non-traditional homescreen arrangement has been possible for much longer on Android. Google’s OS lets you keep your screen clear and just find your apps in the app drawer, which is always a swipe away. You can even replace the launcher entirely. But iOS — where every new app you download winds up on your homescreen by default — hasn’t exactly made it easy to abandon …

After Terror Attacks, Amit Shah To Review Security Grid In Jammu And Kashmir

After Terror Attacks, Amit Shah To Review Security Grid In Jammu And Kashmir

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The Home Minister is going to review the security roadmap. New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah will review the latest security arrangements in Jammu and Kashmir after a spate of terror attacks struck the Union Territory, in which several civilians also died. This will be Mr Shah’s first meeting after the Assembly elections conducted in the region. A similar meeting was conducted in June this year. Sources said the security forces operating on the ground have prepared detailed presentations to explain the new challenges ahead this coming year. “The Home Minister is going to review the security roadmap ahead of next year, especially in light of undetected infiltrations being reported regularly by various agencies,” a source told NDTV. Sources said that the security grid after recent attacks was changed by forces on the ground and it will be reviewed by Mr Shah. “The border guarding forces – Army and BSF – have conducted audits along the Line of Control and the International Border to plug loopholes but infiltrations continue,” he explains. As Jammu and Kashmir …

GB Nagar DM directs officials to strengthen power supply grid

GB Nagar DM directs officials to strengthen power supply grid

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Dec 07, 2024 09:17 PM IST Gautam Budh Nagar administration enhances electricity supply measures for critical facilities, deploying extra staff and contingency plans to ensure reliability. The Gautam Budh Nagar district administration is implementing robust measures to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply, especially in critical facilities such as hospitals, waterworks, and sewage pumping stations, officials said. District magistrate Manish Kumar Verma has directed discom officials to enhance power infrastructure and establish a round-the-clock control room to address emergencies swiftly, they added.  The administration has engaged power agencies, outsourcing firms, and meter-reading agencies to ensure seamless coordination, officials said. (HT Photo) Officials from Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) Noida confirmed that additional manpower has been deployed at substations operating at 33/11 kV and 400/220 kV to ensure seamless distribution. “We have prioritised strengthening the power distribution network, upgrading transformers, and installing new ones in key areas,” said Verma. These measures aim to address the increasing electricity demand driven by urbanisation and industrial growth while future-proofing the system for sustained development in the district, Verma added.  …

Formula 1: Preview of next season’s grid and which driver is representing which franchise | Motor-sport News

Formula 1: Preview of next season’s grid and which driver is representing which franchise | Motor-sport News

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With the final race of the season just around the corner, most of the teams in Formula 1 have announced their drivers with a lot of unconventional choices. Here is a preview of the next season’s grid. The world champion Max Verstappen has a long-term contract with Red Bull that expires at the conclusion of 2028. Mercedes has reportedly expressed interest, which hasn’t stopped talk about a potential move elsewhere. However, Verstappen has declared that he has no intention of switching teams. In contrast, Sergio Perez recently agreed to a contract deal that will keep him with the team until 2026. According to the Mexican, he intends to finish his Formula One career with Red Bull. However, Red Bull disclosed that all team stakeholders will meet to decide his future with the company following the season. MercedesGeorge RussellAndrea Kimi Antonelli TBC In 2025, George Russell will continue to race for Mercedes for the fourth consecutive season. The Briton’s new two-year contract, which would keep him at the Silver Arrows until the end of the next …