A Maturing Market: Renewable energy financing trends
India’s renewable energy financing ecosystem has entered a phase of scale, diversification and institutional maturity, supported by stronger policy backing, higher budgetary allocations, rising foreign direct investment (FDI), expanding institutional lending and active public market […]
A Maturing Market: Renewable energy financing trends
India’s renewable energy financing ecosystem has entered a phase of scale, diversification and institutional maturity, supported by stronger policy backing, higher budgetary allocations, rising foreign direct investment (FDI), expanding institutional lending and active public market […]
Powering the Transition: Budget 2026-27 seeks to build capacity and energy security
A defining feature of Union Budget 2026-27 was the launch of several new interventions. The most notable being the proposed outlay of Rs 200 billion over the next five years for carbon capture, utilisation and […]
Positive Response: Industry views on Union Budget 2026-27
The finance minister has announced a set of measures in Union Budget 2026-27, spanning across higher customs duty reliefs, carbon capture support, transmission expansion for green corridors, public sector investments, and restructuring of non-banking financial […]
Redefining Distribution: Improving system reliability and safety through innovative models
At the 20th edition of the Power Distribution conference organised by Power Line, the session on “View from the Top” featured a panel discussion among Alok Kumar, DG, All India Discoms Association (Session Chair); Minhaj […]
Building Resilient Grids: Key learnings from GridOS Engage
GridOS Engage, organised by Grid Software division of GE Vernova T&D India Limited, brought together stakeholders from across the power sector to deliberate on the evolving requirements of grid planning, operations and control amid rapid […]
Green Growth Strategy: A diversified approach critical to meeting Rajasthan’s 125 GW renewables target
Rajasthan is consistently progressing in its clean energy efforts and supporting the nation’s sustainability goals. According to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), as of January 2026, the total installed power capacity in the state was […]
Energy Pathways: NITI Aayog report assesses power scenarios towards Viksit Bharat and net zero
As part of the thrust towards India’s 2070 net zero target, NITI Aayog has released a series of reports on scenarios towards Viksit Bharat and net zero for various sectors, including power. The report on […]
Greenko: Focusing on large-scale energy storage solutions
Greenko has steadily built one of India’s most diversified renewable energy portfolios, anchored in a multi-technology mix and spread across a wide geographic footprint. Established in 2004, the company today operates about 9.4 GW of […]
Benchmarking Discom Performance: Highlights of the MoP’s 14th Integrated Rating and Ranking Report
The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently released the 14th Integrated Rating and Ranking Report, which presents a comprehensive assessment of the operational and financial […]
“APEPDCL is a digital pioneer in distribution”: Views of Prudhvitej Immadi
The power distribution sector is undergoing a structural transformation as utilities seek to balance efficiency, reliability and long-term sustainability. Speaking at a recent Power Line conference, Prudhvitej Immadi, IAS, Chairman and Managing Director, Andhra Pradesh […]
Steady Gains: Distribution segment sees gradual progress amid policy-led reforms
India’s power distribution segment remains at the centre of ongoing power sector reforms, as its operational efficiency and financial viability ultimately determine the sustainability of the entire electricity value chain. In recent years, policy efforts […]
Powering the Transition: GRID-INDIA’s paper on grid-forming inverters in a renewables-heavy system
Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) has released a discussion paper examining the possible applications of grid-forming (GFM) inverter technology in the Indian power system. As India moves towards its target of achieving 500 GW […]
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 […]
Evolving Market Design: DERC and UPERC approve P2P renewable energy trading
India’s power sector, which is built around centralised generation and long-term power purchase agreements, is now undergoing gradual structural change. The steady growth of distributed renewable energy, particularly rooftop solar, is increasing surplus generation at […]
Power Priorities: Regulators’ perspective on distribution challenges and solutions
Over the past few decades, India has seen significant growth in power generation capacity and a steady expansion of its transmission network. Alongside these developments, the distribution segment has continued to play a crucial role […]
Global Partnerships: India’s initiatives to promote cross-border energy cooperation
India is rapidly advancing its domestic clean energy transition while simultaneously strengthening international partnerships. This reflects a deliberate strategy to make energy cooperation a core part of its economic and geopolitical agenda. This approach is […]
Green Pathway: Achieving net zero requires an integrated approach
The global net zero transition is transforming industrial strategy in India. Net zero is no longer a distant sustainability goal; it has become central to competitiveness, resilience and long-term growth. India’s pledge to achieve net […]
Trading Data: Day-ahead market and real-time market
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market in January 2026 was 6,125.71 MUs at the IEX. The average market clearing price range was Rs 2.41-Rs 4.84 per unit at the IEX. The total volume traded […]
Power Generation: Total power generation in December 2025
Total power generation stood at 149.71 BUs in December 2025. At around 49.52 BUs and 39.89 BUs, the central and state sectors respectively accounted for the major share in conventional power generation. Meanwhile, renewable energy […]
