Financial Briefs: India and overseas
ADB approves $650 million loan to accelerate rooftop solar adoption The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $650 million policy-based loan to support the Indian government’s efforts to scale up rooftop solar deployment and […]
Clean Energy Funding: Key financial outcomes of COP30
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), held in Belém, Brazil, marked a decisive shift in climate negotiations – from target-setting to financial delivery. Parties of the Paris Agreement agreed to a new collective quantified […]
Scaling Clean Power: ADB enters India’s RTC renewable space with ReNew partnership
In a significant multilateral financing development, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $331 million financing agreement with ReNew Vyoman Power Private Limited for an 837 MW wind-solar power plant with a 415 MWh […]
Views of Ghanshyam Prasad: “The hydropower and pumped storage segments are witnessing renewed interest”
At the 23rd edition of the Hydro Power in India conference organised by Power Line and Renewable Watch, Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), spoke about the renewed momentum in hydropower and pumped storage […]
Budget Expectations, Views of industry stakeholders
With the Union Budget 2026 just around the corner, the energy sector stands at a decisive juncture as India moves from rapid renewable capacity addition towards building a resilient, integrated and future-ready power ecosystem. Industry […]
Reforming Distribution: Promise and pitfalls of the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025
The power ministry has recently released the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, outlining a host of measures aimed at transforming the power distribution segment. Among its key provisions, the draft bill proposes the sharing of […]
Green Energy Evacuation: Transmission infrastructure facilitating renewable integration
As India accelerates towards its ambitious targets of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and attaining net-zero emissions by 2070, the development of a robust power transmission network will play a pivotal […]
Global Best Practices: India aims to build a resilient offshore wind energy transmission network
The central government has set a 37 GW offshore wind target for 2030 and has approved Rs 7.45 billion viability gap funding package. Of this funding, roughly Rs 6.85 billion is dedicated to supporting the […]
GST Reform Move: Aligning India’s taxation policy with its energy and sustainability goals
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council recently introduced two major reforms for the energy sector: restructuring the tax regime for coal and reducing GST rates for renewable energy equipment. These measures aim to rationalise […]
“Rajasthan at the cusp of a new energy framework”: Views of JVVNL’s Arti Dogra
As India’s power distribution companies grapple with rising demand, growing rooftop solar penetration and mounting financial stress, improving efficiency in the last mile has become a strategic imperative. In this context, Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam […]
JVVNL: Efforts to enhance Jaipur’s power distribution efficiency
By Arti Dogra (IAS), Chairman, Rajasthan DISCOMS, and Managing Director, Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited In 2012, India was witness to the world’s largest blackout – over 700 million people left without electricity as an […]
WBPDCL: Santaldih TPS modernises its O&M practices
By Dr P.B. Salim, IAS, CMD, The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) has undertaken an integrated digital transformation initiative at the Santaldih thermal power station (TPS) […]
Digital Gains: How utilities are leveraging AI for creating an intelligent grid
At a recent Power Line conference on “AI in Electricity Grid”, senior representatives from leading transmission and distribution utilities discussed the current status, challenges and future plans for artificial intelligence (AI) deployment in the power […]
AI in Grid Operations: Enhancing flexibility, security and reliability
By Srinivas Tumuluru, Executive Director, Engineering, GRID-India India’s grid is one of the largest and the most complex in the world. It operates across a network of five regional grids – Northern, Western, Southern, Eastern […]
Gains and Risks: Smart metering progress, innovations and cybersecurity challenges
The smart grid is revolutionising power systems by enhancing efficiency through advanced technologies such as smart meters, grid management solutions and data analytics. A key focus is on prepaid smart metering for consumers and system […]
Disciplined Approach: CERC staff paper on connectivity allocation granted through the LOA route
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a staff paper to address the concern of connectivity granted through the letter of award (LoA) route, where the signing of power purchase agreements (PPAs) or power […]
Expanding Connectivity: New CERC regulation on securing grid access
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has recently notified the Connectivity and General Network Access to the Inter-State Transmission System (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2025, introducing reforms towards securing grid access. The amendment refines the regulatory […]
Unifying the Grid: Market coupling to reshape power trading
Power exchanges in India, despite operating for 15 years, continue to account for below 10 per cent of total electricity trade. The existing market structure, with multiple exchanges maintaining fragmented order books and conducting parallel […]
Powering Growth: Trends and opportunities in the cables and conductors segment
Electrical cables and conductors are essential elements of the power system, facilitating the secure and effective transmission and distribution of electricity from its points of origin to the end users. Cables and conductors have been […]
Smart Strategies: Energy and cost saving measures for C&I facilities
Energy costs account for a significant portion to the commercial and industrial (C&I) operational costs. Managing these energy costs involves strategies to optimise energy consumption and reduce expenses. This includes monitoring energy use, identifying areas for improvement, […]
Trading Data: Day-ahead market and real-time market
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market in November 2025 was 5,626 MUs. The average market clearing price range was Rs 1.52-Rs 3.71 per unit at the IEX. The total volume traded in the real-time […]
Power Trading: Volumes and prices in the short-term market
Power Trading: Day-ahead market and real-time market
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market in August 2025 was 4,836.42 MUs at the IEX. The average market clearing price range was Rs 2.10 per unit to Rs 4.90 per unit at the IEX. […]
Power Generation: Total power generation in October 2025
Total power generation stood at 140.39 BUs in October 2025. At around 46.84 BUs and 37.27 BUs, the central and state sectors respectively accounted for the major share in conventional power generation. Meanwhile, renewable energy […]
Key Statistics: Power dues across the country
