Union Budget 2025 will play a critical role in addressing challenges such as expanding renewable energy capacity, promoting energy storage and boosting domestic manufacturing. Experts anticipate measures to incentivise renewable projects, support research in energy […]
Shripad Yesso Naik, Member of Parliament from North Goa, recently took over as Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy. His appointment comes at a time when India’s renewable energy sector is […]
The past one year was marked by some significant developments, from transformative policies such as the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY) to the rapid expansion of renewable energy capacity. However, bottlenecks in storage […]
India’s power distribution companies are facing continuous challenges, including financial instability, high AT&C losses and delayed tariff revisions. To address these, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has introduced new financial accounting and disclosure rules to […]
The expansion of the power equipment industry is being driven by the shift to renewable energy, the need for grid modernisation, and a focus on sustainability. Significant market opportunities are expected to emerge in areas […]
The country’s energy transition initiatives and the need to meet the growing power demand are driving transformation in the power sector. Growing renewable energy capacity and expanding transmission and distribution infrastructure underscore the need for […]
India’s transmission network has been growing steadily in recent years to support the shift towards renewable energy. With ambitious climate goals to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, substantial investments are being […]
India’s power distribution segment is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and smart metering initiatives that are improving operational efficiency and reducing aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses. However, challenges […]
The Indian power sector has seen substantial developments over the past year, reflecting both progress and challenges in its ongoing energy transition. Power demand has been growing and the peak demand has risen to 250 […]
The power generation segment is making significant progress, driven by the country’s clean energy goals and energy transition efforts. While renewable energy capacity is seeing substantial growth, the role of thermal power is undergoing a […]
In the Union Budget 2024-25, the finance minister announced measures to enhance energy security, including collaboration with the private sector on Bharat Small Modular Reactors and Bharat Small Reactors. The “Energy Transition Pathways” policy will […]
By Animesh Atre, Researcher and Dr Ammu Susanna Jacob, Research Scientist, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) The Indian power sector has witnessed substantial growth in generation capacity, with 420 GW (as […]
As India accelerates its transition to renewable energy, pumped storage projects (PSPs) have emerged as a reliable solution to address intermittency challenges and ensure grid stability. At a recent Power Line conference on “Pumped Hydro […]
At a recent Power Line conference on “Metering in India”, metering experts from various power utilities shared their experience in the implementation of smart metering projects, and discussed the key use cases of smart metering […]
The production of green hydrogen and its derivatives, green ammonia and green methanol, is set to scale up in India, supported by enabling government provisions and interest from the public and private sectors. Players in […]
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), an intermediary between discoms and developers, is responsible for auctioning a large portion of renewable power capacity in the country. At the forefront of new technology and market […]
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 […]
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