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The Hindu
12-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
2.69 MW solar power plant commissioned in Chamarajanagar
A 2.69 MW solar power plant has been commissioned at Honnahalli village in Chamarajanagar taluk under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Component-C scheme. The project aims to provide a sustainable and reliable daytime power supply for agricultural pump sets, benefiting around 300 local farmers. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the plant virtually on Wednesday during a State-wide event held at Gauribidanur in Chikkaballapur district, besides launching multiple solar projects. Energy Minister K.J. George, Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar, and officials attended the virtual event. A live screening of the inauguration was organised in Honnahalli, where Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Chairman Ramesh Bandisidde Gowda and other dignitaries participated. Highlighting the CESC's ongoing efforts in expanding solar infrastructure, Mr. Gowda said, 'We have already set up solar plants with capacities of up to three MW and are targeting a total generation of 950 MW. Land for 500 MW of this capacity has already been secured this year.' Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasised the importance of providing three-phase power to farmers during the day. 'This project will eliminate the need for farmers to operate pump sets at night, enhancing safety and convenience,' he said. During an interaction with the Chief Minister, Mahesh, farmer from Honnahalli, expressed gratitude for the initiative, explaining the challenges posed by wild animals during night-time irrigation. 'With solar power available during the day, it is now much safer and more convenient for us to irrigate our fields,' he said.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
CESC launches green drive to mark World Environment Day
Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) on Friday launched a green initiative as part of World Environment Day. Free saplings were distributed to over 8,000 officers and staff across five districts. They were told to plant two saplings each. The campaign was formally inaugurated at CESC colony in Kesare here. A sapling plantation drive was jointly organised by CESC, Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL), and a federation of local organisations. CESC Chairman and MLA Ramesh Bandisidde Gowda urged the citizens to join hands in preserving the environment. 'Our daily activities are harming the environment, despite conservation efforts. A healthy environment is directly linked to our well-being. Our ancestors led healthier lives even without modern facilities. Now, there is a need for living in harmony with nature,' he said. CESC Managing Director K.M. Munigopal Raju said all CESC offices have been instructed to organise week-long environmental programmes. Each office must plant a minimum of five saplings. Over 50 mahogany saplings will be distributed to the staff, who can plant them in their workspaces.
Business Standard
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
CESC's arm signs 1 GW wind energy deal with Envision Energy
CESC said that its subsidiary, Purvah Green Power, has signed a framework agreement with Envision Energy India for the supply and commissioning of 1 GW wind turbine generators (WTGs). The deal also includes operation and maintenance (O&M) services for a period of 10 years post-commissioning. A domestic entity will undertake the supply and commissioning of the WTGs. The timeline for these activities will be finalized in due course, CESC said in a regulatory filing. The agreement also provides for a minimum 10-year O&M contract, commencing from the weighted average date of commissioning of the WTGs. CESC clarified that the promoter, promoter group or group companies of Purvah have no interest in Envision Energy India Private Limited, and the transaction does not qualify as a related party transaction. CESC is in the business of generation and distribution of Electricity. The company posted a 6.8% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 373 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25, even as revenue from operations fell 14.5% to Rs 3,877 crore from Rs 4,534 crore in Q4 FY24. Shares of CESC shed 0.24% to Rs 168.45 on the BSE.
The Hindu
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
100 new power sub-stations proposed in State: George
In a move to improve the efficiency of the State's power distribution network, Karnataka is set to establish 100 new sub-stations. The ambitious project is expected to be completed within the designated timeline, according to Energy Minister K.J. George. After a progress review meeting with the district's public representatives here on Wednesday, the Minster told reporters that the project had been conceptualised to develop essential infrastructure aimed at delivering reliable and high-quality power supply. In Mysuru district alone, 44 power transmission substations were expected to be commissioned within two years, ensuring quality power supply to farmers and the public. Although there was currently no power shortage, lack of basic infrastructure was causing supply issues. To resolve this, the number of power transmission substations was being increased, Mr. George said. All steps were being taken to provide reliable electricity supply to farmers' pumpsets. Of the 4 lakh illegal pumpsets in the State, 2.5 lakh had been regularised. For pumpsets located within 500 metres of feeders, the department would provide transformers. For pumpsets located beyond 500 metres, solar pump sets would be provided under the Kusum-B scheme, the Minister said. Solar power Mr. George said the government had set a target of generating 2,400 megawatts of solar power through feeder solarisation of agricultural pumpsets under the Kusum-C scheme. On June 11, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would inaugurate the solar power plant established under the Kusum scheme at Thondebhavi in Gauribidanur. The Energy Minister said that linking Aadhaar with the RR numbers of agricultural pumpsets had sparked rumours about discontinuing free electricity, and clarified that the process aimed at verifying the amount of electricity supplied to farmers and the number of existing connections. He assured that free electricity would continue for agricultural pumpsets up to 10 HP and that farmers would receive a proper seven-hour electricity supply. The Minister said after the Chief Minister recently visited the haadis (tribal hamlets), steps had been taken to supply electricity to them, and required infrastructure was being developed. Steps had been made to supply electricity to more than 600 haadi households, he said. During the meeting, MLA Tanveer Sait said Mysuru was a rapidly growing city, and CESC should prioritise resource mobilisation. Under the Ganga Kalyana scheme, electricity connection should be provided immediately after borewells were drilled. In drinking water supply schemes, due to overload in pump houses, frequent power trips was occurring, he said. MLA Srivatsa sought greater attention to the electricity supply problems affecting drinking water distribution. In response, Mr. George said steps will be taken to ensure proper electricity supply not just in Mysuru city, but across the district. Additional Chief Secretary of the Energy Department Gaurav Gupta said steps had been taken to provide electricity during the daytime in forest fringe areas. Measures had been taken to ensure that there were no issues in regions where there was human-wildlife conflict. MLAs G.T. Devegowda, K. Harish Gowda, D. Ravishankar, MLCs K. Vivekananda, Dr. D. Thimmaiah, KPCL Managing Director Pankaj Kumar Pandey, Deputy Commissioner Lakshmikant Reddy, Zilla Panchayat CEO Yukesh Kumar, CESC Managing Director K.M. Munigopal Raju, Guarantee Implementation Committee Vice President Dr. Pushpa Amarnath, and others were present.
The Hindu
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Gruha Jyothi scheme has seen 99% success in Mysuru district: George
Energy Minister K.J. George on Wednesday said Mysuru district had achieved a 99% success rate in the implementation of the Gruha Jyothi scheme, which provides free electricity to eligible households. Speaking to the mediapersons after a departmental progress review meeting, the Minister said the State government allocates ₹9,000 crore annually to Escoms under the guarantee scheme of supplying free power to the beneficiaries. Mr. George promised that in the event of a transformer failure, restoration will be completed within 24 hours in urban areas and within 48 hours in rural areas. During the meeting, K.R. Nagar MLA, D. Ravishankar, raised concerns about the conduct of CESC staff and linemen, alleging that they were unresponsive and discourteous towards farmers. Responding to the complaint, the Minister stated that strict action would be taken against any official or lineman found misbehaving with farmers. All staff must handle power-related grievances with courtesy and responsibility, he instructed. CESC managing director K.M. Munigopal Raju informed that the underground cabling work in Mysuru city is progressing well and will be completed in the next two years. Despite damage caused by recent heavy rains, emergency measures have been initiated to restore power supply and maintain infrastructure. He said power projects across the CESC jurisdiction are being implemented efficiently and on schedule.
