By R.G. Gupta, Former Chairman, Rajasthan discoms, and Arjun Singh, Former Managing Director, Jaipur Discom The power sector is one of the most socio-politically sensitive sectors, functioning not only as a lifeline for citizens but […]
By Sandeep Chittora, Associate Partner, KPMG in India Digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly reshaping the global power sector. For thermal power plants (TPPs) in particular, digital technologies are emerging as a critical lever […]
At a recent industry event, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, outlined the government’s vision for accelerating wind energy development alongside broader renewable energy expansion. […]
AKA Logistics bridging the gap between thermal companies and assets across states AKA Logistics Private Limited currently provides end-to-end operations and maintenance (O&M) and logistics services to power plants with a combined installed capacity exceeding […]
The renovation and modernisation (R&M) of power plants has become a key focus area in India’s evolving power sector, particularly as the country seeks to balance rising electricity demand with cost efficiency and sustainability. Over […]
In an interview with Power Line, Abhishek Ranjan, Chief Executive Officer, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), discussed the company’s key focus areas, major milestones, operational and financial performance, challenges, energy transition initiatives and top strategic […]
Over the past few decades, the government has introduced targeted measures to strengthen the performance of discoms, including investments in network augmentation, smart metering, automation and digital systems. A key milestone was achieved in 2024-25, […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified guidelines for its 500 MW pilot Contract for Difference (CfD) scheme, with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) as the nodal agency. The mechanism […]
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has approved Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) for major equipment erection at units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in Tamil Nadu. The approval […]
Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company (MP Transco) has installed and energised a new 200 MVA power transformer at the 220 kV Manglia substation in Indore to ensure reliable and quality power supply for the Indore […]
AMPIN Energy Transition has commissioned around 500 MWp of interstate transmission system-connected wind-solar hybrid capacity at Fatehgarh in Barmer, Rajasthan. The project comprises around 400 MWp of solar capacity and 100 MW of wind capacity, […]
HPL Electric & Power Limited has secured new orders worth Rs 2.42 billion from multiple existing clients for the supply of smart meters. The orders have been awarded by GMR Triveni Smart Meters, GMR Kashi […]
The Noida power department has begun installing 250 new transformers across the district at an investment of Rs 0.25 billion to meet peak summer demand and prevent overloading. The transformers will have capacities of 250 […]
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has approved the adoption of the photovoltaic (PV) ingot and wafer manufacturing business line. Furthermore, investment in the new line will be around Rs […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched plans to support USD 70 billion in new energy and digital infrastructure projects across Asia and the Pacific by 2035. The initiatives aim to connect power grids, expand […]
Azerenerji Joint Stock Company, Azerbaijan’s vertically integrated energy company, is set to commence construction of a major high voltage transmission line as part of the Azerbaijan Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Project (AZURE) initiative. The project involves […]
T. V. Surya Prakash is a distinguished power sector professional with over 35 years of experience in Andhra Pradesh. He started his career in 1986 as an assistant engineer with the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board. […]
India’s nuclear power programme has reached a significant milestone, with the 500 MWe prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, attaining first criticality. This marks the initiation of a controlled and sustained nuclear […]
The Ministry of Power has tightened local content requirements for high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems under the public procurement preference to Make in India framework. The revised order introduces a phased minimum local […]
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