Editorial

India’s power distribution sector has reached an important milestone. For the first time since the restructuring of the state electricity boards over two decades ago, distribution utilities have reported a collective profit after tax on […]

Power plant automation is emerging as a key focus area for India’s power generation sector. As utilities work towards improving efficiency, reliability and operational flexibility, digital technologies are increasingly being integrated across power plant operations. […]

India’s electricity demand has risen sharply much earlier than usual this summer. The country recently recorded a peak demand of 256 GW (on April 25, 2026), the highest ever (at the time of writing), mainly […]

The ramifications of the ongoing West Asia conflict on the global fuel supply chain have triggered fuel price spikes and supply shocks the world over. A key concern is the disruption of the critical energy […]

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Power, the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 – a global conference-cum-exhibition for the power and electricity sector – will be held on March 19–22, 2026, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. […]

As India rapidly scales up renewable energy capacity, the power sector’s focus is increasingly centred on balancing capacity addition with system reliability. While achieving renewable energy targets remains essential, it is no longer sufficient on […]

As the Indian power sector enters the next phase of growth, capacity additions and a growing focus on reforms and digitalisation are reshaping the landscape. At the same time, greater emphasis is being placed on […]

Amid the accelerating energy transition, India’s transmission grid is evolving rapidly. Over the years, it has transformed from a fragmented network to one of the largest synchronous grids in the world. On the technology front, […]

With this issue, we celebrate our 29th anniversary. As we look back at the year, two clear themes  emerge – growth and innovation. The clean energy narrative has remained robust. Last year was another record […]

The power distribution segment continues to remain under severe financial stress, burdened with cumulative losses exceeding Rs 7 trillion. In recent months, several policy overhauls have been proposed to revive the sector, which has long […]

India’s power generation mix is undergoing a rapid transformation. With an installed capacity of 221 GW, thermal (coal and lignite) continues to play a pivotal role. However, with the growing share of renewable energy, thermal […]

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s order in July 2025, approving the implementation of market coupling, marks a pivotal milestone in India’s journey towards a more integrated, transparent and efficient power market. Market coupling will initially […]

As the energy transition accelerates and power demand surges, India’s power distribution sector is undergoing rapid transformation. Utilities are gearing up to integrate rising renewable energy, enable the electrification of transport, and ensure reliable and […]

Defying earlier concerns, power demand in May 2025 remained moderate. Grid operators had projected a record peak demand of 266 GW for the month, but widespread early rains and thunderstorms across the country helped keep […]

On April 28, 2025, a widespread power outage impacted the Iberian Peninsula – encompassing Spain, Portugal and parts of southwestern France – marking one of the most extensive blackouts in Europe. While investigations are under […]

This month, in a key initiative aimed at expediting power infrastructure projects and standardising compensation practices, the Ministry of Power (MoP) issued supplementary guidelines for right-of-way compensation for transmission lines. These new norms, released on […]

India’s power distribution segment is bracing itself for significant changes, with energy demand rising rapidly and expected to grow by 7-8 per cent annually. Energy demand in the future will be primarily met by renewable […]

Distribution remains a weak link. In a recent Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report, the apex bank stated that discoms remain a burden on state finances, with total accumulated losses standing at Rs 6.5 trillion […]

The financial performance and accounting practices of discoms have been causes for concern for the sector. The government has been implementing various regulatory and policy measures to address these issues. In line with this, the […]

The industry surged ahead in 2024, experiencing strong demand growth and receiving massive investments in both the power and renewables sectors. Non-fossil fuel-based capacity saw its share rise to 44 per cent, with solar accounting […]