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Since introducing such technologies in the last five decades, we have been improving performance of steam turbines and generators by applying results of research and development work, besides improvement of thermal cycle conditions.

The concept of ´Supercritical technology´ was introduced as a ´National Plan´ in the report on Integrated Energy Policy of 2006, issued by the Planning Commission in India.

Supercritical technology is an efficient technology as higher steam parameters lead to better efficiencies, which in turn means lesser fuel consumption.

As per GoI estimates, coal will continue to be the mainstay of power generation in India for the next decade. Efficient technologies like supercritical technology can play an advanced role in balancing between providing access to power to all its citizens with the need for emission control.

We at Power Today, in our annual endeavour, the Power 20:20 list, have recognised the players responsible for transforming the dynamics of this sector. As a knowledge partner for Power Today 20:20 and Power Today Awards, which is likely to take place in the month of November, this year, PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd has extended its knowledge base support in researching the companies based on various parameters, shared by us.

Touted as a power starved nation, India stands out on the world map for having the highest number of people living without power. A shame in itself, the subject is further muddled up in a tug-of-war between the state and Centre.

The recent Supreme Court order in the Hindustan Zinc Ltd Vs Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) case has given the Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) cause a huge boost (See Box: Supreme Court Verdict). But, while most industry players POWER TODAY spoke to deemed the verdict long awaited

POWER TODAY, in this issue attempts to takes stock of what could be the demand for required job profiles in the renewable sector considering its immense growth opportunities.

India´s current aggregated technical & commercial (AT&C) losses have been estimated to be around 27 per cent of the electricity generated. Such high AT&C losses are counted as one of the main reasons for the state electricity board´s (SEBs) financially weak status.