Marking a significant step towards creating a digital public infrastructure (DPI) for the power sector, the Ministry of Power has released Version 0.3 of the India Energy Stack (IES) architecture and strategy documents. The strategy […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a report titled “Roadmap to 100 GW of Hydro Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) by 2035-36”, outlining a strategic pathway for scaling up pumped storage capacity over the next […]
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Technology for India [SHANTI] Bill, 2025, marks a decisive shift in India’s approach to civil nuclear energy. Passed by Parliament, the bill repeals the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, […]
India’s transmission network is witnessing rapid growth to cater to the country’s rising power demand and expanding generation capacity. In recent years, this growth has been marked by the physical expansion of the network and […]
The Ministry of Power has released the much-awaited draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill comes at a crucial juncture when the power sector is witnessing rapid transformation, driven by rising electricity demand, the growing […]
New transmission lines are crucial for India’s renewable energy expansion. One of the flagship projects driving transmission grid expansion is the green energy corridor (GEC) project. Structured under two phases, GECs have played a key […]
The year 2024 was a record year for renewables in India, with the total renewable energy capacity reaching over 205 GW (as of November 2024), of which solar accounted for over 94 GW and wind […]
After a period of sustained recovery/improvement in aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses, the distribution segment has shown some slippage. AT&C losses have increased by two percentage points to 17.6 per cent in FY2024, as […]
Power Line held its first trade show, TransTech India 2024, on October 7-9, 2024 at the India International Convention Centre (Yashobhoomi) in New Delhi. The mission of TransTech India was to provide a platform for […]
India’s energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a robust increase in power demand and a strong push towards renewable energy sources. In response to this growing demand, the thermal power sector has […]
A resilient power distribution network is crucial for meeting India’s growing electricity demand and addressing evolving consumer needs. As electricity consumption rises, the distribution system needs to be capable of ensuring reliable and uninterrupted supply. […]
As the world grapples with the dire need to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the Paris Agreement’s ambitious target of limiting global warming to 1.5°C stands as a guiding principle. Achieving this goal requires a […]
India’s power demand has been growing rapidly, keeping pace with economic activity and industrial growth, as well as for meeting its energy needs in the prevailing heatwave. On May 30, 2024, the country met the […]
The government has launched a landmark scheme for the rooftop solar segment – PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The scheme, with a total outlay of Rs 750 billion until 2025-26, aims to provide free electricity […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently published the 12th edition of the Annual Integrated Rating Report for the review year 2022-23, with insights and ratings on the operational and financial performance of around 72 discoms. […]
India’s transmission network is growing rapidly to support the increasing power demand and the expanding power generation capacity in the country. In recent years, the growth in the transmission system has been characterised by not […]
Pumped storage is the least expensive large-scale storage technology that can balance intermittent wind and solar energy sources. It is a mature technology with unique features such as quick start and ramping capability, black start, […]
Network strengthening and expansion are among the top priorities for transmission and distribution (T&D) utilities in the country to provide quality and reliable power supply. Utilities are increasingly adopting state-of-the-art technologies and digital solutions to […]
The year 2023 started with a bang for the country’s fledgling green hydrogen sector. On January 4, 2023, the Union Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an initial budget outlay of Rs 197,440 […]
The Ministry of Power’s (MoP) latest data on the aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses of discoms for 2021-22 brings some hope for the power sector. As per a preliminary analysis AT&C losses have declined […]
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