The government is taking proactive steps to meet the summer power demand by directing gas- and coal-based plants to maximise output, and scheduling maintenance strategically. Efforts to enhance capacity across various energy sources are under […]
The interim budget for 2024-25 has been largely welcomed by the power industry for its nuanced approach to sustainable growth. The budget includes the announcement of key measures aimed at achieving net zero by 2070. […]
The power distribution segment has seen improvements in operational and financial performance in the past one year or so, marked by reductions in AT&C losses and the ACS-ARR gap. These improvements indicate that the slew […]
India’s offshore wind power segment has had a bit of a late start compared to other leading global renewable energy markets. Despite the government’s introduction of various policy interventions, including an offshore wind development trajectory, […]
In the Union Budget 2024-25, the finance minister announced key measures to achieve net zero by 2070. The budget focuses on green growth. As per the budget viability gap funding will be provided for harnessing […]
The power sector witnessed significant developments and challenges during 2023, reflecting the dynamic nature of the industry. Achieving a peak demand of over 240 GW in September 2023 was a major accomplishment, although it intensified […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently introduced a uniform renewable energy tariff (URET) for renewable energy procurement. The implementing agency will compute a uniform renewable energy tariff, on a monthly basis, for each category of […]
In India, green hydrogen is emerging as a transformative and promising industry, marking a critical step towards achieving sustainable and clean energy objectives. This segment has attracted significant attention as India strives to minimise its […]
The power sector in India is geared up to transition to a clean energy future. While the renewable energy segment will witness an increase in capacity additions, emerging sectors such as smart metering and energy […]
The power sector is evolving rapidly to align with emerging trends and requirements. The past year witnessed increased transmission network additions, a greater emphasis on emission control and an uptick in renewable energy capacity. The […]
Industry stakeholders have welcomed the government’s proactive stance towards the power sector, which includes the introduction of various production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes for solar manufacturing, green hydrogen and other renewables. In order to meet the […]
R.V. Shahi, Former Power Secretary, Government of India There are several challenges on the energy front, not only in India but all over the world. Since energy encompasses electricity, petroleum, fuels, nuclear energy, coal, etc., […]
By S.K. Soonee, Former and Founder CEO, POSOCO Limited (now Grid Controller of India Limited); Dr Deb Chattopadhyay, Senior Energy Specialist, The World Bank; and Dr Puneet Chitkara, Chief Analytics Officer, Energy Markets, India, The […]
India’s transmission network has been steadily expanding over the past few years to facilitate the transition to renewable energy. Given the ambitious climate change targets of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, […]
The power distribution sector has been at the forefront of policy reforms aimed at ensuring the financial viability and sustainability of distribution utilities. The flagship Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), which focuses on improving the […]
The power generation segment is evolving rapidly, in line with the country’s energy transition and clean energy targets. While there is strong growth in renewable energy capacity addition, the role of thermal power is changing […]
The power sector has undergone a transformation over the past year, driven by the increasing integration of renewables, the emergence of new sources of clean energy and a more mature electricity grid. The sector has […]
Anish De, Global Head of Energy & Natural Resources, KPMG It has been 25 years since the Electricity Regulatory Commission Act of 1998 (ERC Act) introduced independent regulation of the electricity sector on a countrywide […]
Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy R.K. Singh spoke at length about the journey of the Indian power sector at recent industry events. He emphasised the importance of adopting advanced technologies in […]
Thermal power plants (TPPs) require flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems to comply with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change’s SO2 emission norms. With a cumulative installed capacity of 235 GW, TPPs account for […]
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