Positive Sentiment: Financiers’ perspective
The power sector in India is geared up to transition to a clean energy future. While the renewable energy segment will witness an increase in capacity additions, emerging sectors such as smart metering and energy […]
Financial Briefs: India and overseas
CCI approves acquisition of Lanco Amarkantak by PFC Projects, REC, SJVN and DVC The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 100 per cent shareholding of Lanco Amarkantak Power Limited by PFC […]
Key Financings: Major debt and equity moves
Financing activity has picked up pace in the power sector, driven by India’s ambitious plans of achieving 500 GW by 2030. In the past year, the sector has witnessed some significant fundraising through commercial loans […]
Green Hydrogen Plans: Strategies for a sustainable future
In India, green hydrogen is emerging as a transformative and promising industry, marking a critical step towards achieving sustainable and clean energy objectives. This segment has attracted significant attention as India strives to minimise its […]
Positive Sentiment: Financiers’ perspective
The power sector in India is geared up to transition to a clean energy future. While the renewable energy segment will witness an increase in capacity additions, emerging sectors such as smart metering and energy […]
Change in the Making: Consultants’ views
The power sector is evolving rapidly to align with emerging trends and requirements. The past year witnessed increased transmission network additions, a greater emphasis on emission control and an uptick in renewable energy capacity. The […]
Rising Volumes: Recent trends in India’s power trading sector
The Indian power sector is on the cusp of an energy transition, as the share of renewable energy in the country’s power generation is rising rapidly. Aligned with the nation’s decarbonisation and net zero targets, […]
Creating an Impact: MoP’s report on improving energy efficiency in demand sectors by 2030
Energy efficiency plays a key role in driving sustainable energy transition and decarbonising the global economy. It is crucial for achieving sustainable development goals, including climate change mitigation and increasing the share of renewables in […]
Managing Energy Costs: Strategies and initiatives for C&I consumers
An effective energy cost management process optimises energy usage and reduces expenses for large commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers. This process involves monitoring and analysing energy usage, identifying opportunities for improvement, implementing energy-saving measures, and […]
MPPTCL: Initiatives to address evolving energy needs
Madhya Pradesh state-owned transmission player MP Power Transmission Company Limited (MPPTCL) has been undertaking various initiatives for expanding, upgrading and modernising the state’s transmission networks over the years. Notably, during 2022-23, MPPTCL achieved a transmission […]
Company Highlights: Key developments over the past 12 months
Over the past year, major players in the power sector have made significant strides. They have signed MoUs and established joint venture (JV) entities to advance renewable energy projects, encompassing green hydrogen technologies, nuclear power […]
Positive Trends: Operational performance of power utilities
The operational performance of power utilities has improved over the past year. There has also been a notable increase in power demand, which is reflected in the increasing utilisation levels measured by the plant load […]
Evolving Grid: Role of digital substations, SCADA and WAMS technologies in transmission
The Indian power grid is becoming increasingly complex owing to the integration of large-scale renewables, growth in decentralised generation, penetration of electric vehicles and rise in digital loads. This necessitates electric utilities to take steps […]
Digital Transformation: Smart metering programme gains traction across the country
Smart meters are becoming increasingly prominent in the power distribution segment, owing to their ability to improve the operational and financial performance of the utilities. As of February 2023, the total number of smart meter […]
Automating the System: Update on smart grid projects
A smart grid is an electric grid equipped with automation, communication and information technology systems that can monitor power flow from the points of generation to the points of consumption, and control it or curtail […]
GNA Guidelines: CERC orders provide clarity on general network access
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued two suomotu orders on general network access (GNA). These orders, issued in October 2023, are aimed at mitigating difficulties in implementing certain provisions of the CERC (Connectivity […]
Policy Priorities: Key measures and recent initiatives for sector growth
The policy and regulatory developments in the past year demonstrate the government’s focus on integrating larger volumes of renewable energy sources and strengthening the distribution segment to improve end-user satisfaction. The country’s green energy commitment […]
Maximising Efficiency: Key highlights of the CERC’s approach paper on tariff regulations
Initiating the consultation for tariff determination for the next control period, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has recently issued an approach paper outlining the terms and conditions of tariff regulations for the upcoming tariff […]
Smart Metering Update: Government schemes and deployment challenges
Smart meters provide remarkable solutions to increase the operational efficiency of discoms. Due to a plethora of proven commercial benefits offered, discoms have been adopting smart meters increasingly and this has created a huge market […]
Picking Up Pace: Smart metering implementation update
Smart meter implementation has been a major focus, for discoms and policymakers in recent years, as a means of addressing the issue of commercial losses. One of the most important government programmes for the installation […]
Smart Grid Status: NSGM progress and experience so far
The implementation of smart grid technology is the need of the hour to meet consumer requirements for secure, reliable and affordable supply as well as to balance the electricity grid with the increasing penetration of […]
Powering turbines with superior lubrication solutions
Gas and steam turbines are key contributors to India’s power sector These systems require use of superior lubrication solutions to reduce downtime and ensure continuous performance Solutions like the Mobil DTE™ 700 Geared Series lubricants […]
ELECRAMA 2023: Views of Industry Leaders
ELECRAMA, the flagship industry event organised by the Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA), was held on February 18-22, 2023, at Greater Noida. The event, themed “ReImagine Energy – For a Sustainable Future”, showcased […]
ABLOY for trust in Electric Power
Growing GDP of every nation leads to demand for various critical infrastructure resources and power happens to be one of them. Indian power sector is facing two major challenges such as uncertainty in fuel supply […]
Trading Update: Key trends and developments in the segment
The power trading segment has been playing a significant role in easing the purchase and sale of thermal and renewable energy. The trading market witnessed several key developments during the past year including the introduction […]
Power Trading: At the Indian Energy Exchange, Power Exchange India Limited and Hindustan Power Exchange in August 2023
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market in August 2023 was 3,881.41 MUs at the IEX. The average market clearing price range was Rs 3.36 per unit to Rs 9.96 per unit at the IEX. […]
Power Trading: Volumes and prices in the short-term market
IEX: Indian Energy Exchange; PXIL: Power Exchange India Limited; HPX: Hindustan Power Exchange Limited; DAM: Day-ahead market; GDAM: Green day-ahead market; RTM: Real-time market; TAM: Term-ahead market; GTAM: Green term-ahead market
Key Statistics: Status of solar parks across states
Power Trading: At the Indian Energy Exchange, Power Exchange India Limited and Hindustan Power Exchange in September 2023
Power Generation: Total power generation in August 2023
Total power generation stood at 159.97 BUs in August 2023. At around 54.67 BUs and 41.52 BUs, the central and state sectors respectively accounted for the major share in conventional power generation. Meanwhile, renewable energy […]
