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 […]
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference held at Sharm el-Sheikh in November 2022 concluded with the landmark agreement to create the first-ever Loss and Damage Fund (LDF). The fund will provide financial assistance to […]
Stubble burning across north India, especially in Punjab and Haryana, is a primary cause of high air pollution in the winter. There are economic reasons for this practice. It is literally a quick and dirty […]
A number of developments over the past several months indicate the strengthening of cross-border electricity trade (CBET) in South Asia, with India playing a pivotal role in it. CBET in South Asia is mostly being […]
The developments in the power sector over the past year or so clearly point to the energy transition that is under way in the sector. Renewable energy capacity additions have significantly outpaced those in the […]
The central government’s announcement of a 37 GW bidding trajectory for offshore wind power up to 2029-30 could be a potential game changer for the segment. In line with this, the Ministry of New and […]
In a first-of-its-kind move to tackle the problem of mounting discom dues, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has allowed discoms to clear their outstanding dues along with late payment surcharge (LPS) in equated monthly instalments […]
Beginning April 2022, the country witnessed an energy crisis, marked by power outages and peak demand shortages, experienced across several states in the country. Industry experts chiefly attribute this to the increase in power demand […]
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, NITI Aayog has released the State Energy and Climate Index (SECI), which benchmarks the performance of the states on various energy sector parameters and measures for mitigating climate change. The first […]
Setting a precedent for other states and safeguarding the interests of renewable energy developers and investors, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has, in a landmark order, upheld the sanctity of power purchase agreements (PPA) between […]
Green hydrogen, often termed as the fuel of the future, can play a significant role in meeting India’s climate commitments. The fuel has multiple end-uses and is highly compatible with other fuels and energy carriers, […]
The power distribution segment continues to be the Achilles heel of the power sector, adversely impacting the viability of the entire value chain. In the past couple of months, the outstanding discom dues to power […]
In a significant development, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has introduced the much-awaited paradigm of general network access (GNA) in interstate transmission. GNA is not a new concept and has been under discussion over the […]
We have turned 25! And it’s time for another anniversary issue. […]
Suresh Prabhu, Former Union Power Minister, has been one of the key change-makers in the power sector. He is responsible for having pushed through critical reforms, most notably the Electricity Act, 2003. In a recent […]
The power sector has achieved several important milestones over the past few years, including universal electrification and a single unified national grid. It has also taken rapid strides on the renewables and energy efficiency fronts. […]
During the month of August, 2021, I had good opportunities of participating in two important Webinars on issues concerning problems in the Electricity Distribution Sector in India which are creating a very adverse impact on the entire power supply chain […]
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