Climate change mitigation and decarbonisation are the key focus areas in the power sector, and rightly so. India has announced goals to increase its reliance on renewables and reduce the carbon intensity of the economy […]
The Indian power transmission segment has grown significantly over the years, making the country’s electricity grid one of the largest synchronous grids in the world. Now, the segment is set for another phase of accelerated […]
The power sector is growing steadily with rapid renewable energy capacity addition and increasing electricity demand. Thermal power continues to be the dominant contributor to the country’s energy mix and is likely to remain so […]
Substantial investment is envisaged in the power sector to achieve India’s ambitious target of becoming a $5 trillion economy. The key focus areas will be the renewable energy sector and distribution segment strengthening. In addition, […]
Power demand has been witnessing an increase in recent months on the back of a heatwave and expanding economic activity. Peak power demand also hit a new high. Meanwhile, there are concerns over inadequate coal […]
John Smith-Sreen, Director Indo-Pacific Office, USAID/India There is a famous African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This proverb is truer now than ever. […]
At the grand finale marking the culmination of Ujjwal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya-Power @2047, the prime minister virtually launched the Ministry of Power’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to revive the ailing distribution segment. The scheme, […]
Recently, the Ministry of Power notified the Green Open Access Rules, 2022, lowering the limit for open access transaction from 1 MW to 100 kW for green energy, simplifying the procedure for open access, and enabling faster […]
To improve the cash flow in the power sector and introduce payment discipline among discoms, the Ministry of Power (MoP) recently issued the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) Rules 2022, which allow discoms […]
By Dr A. Mondal, Deputy Chief of Party; M. Haider, Energy Finance and PPP Specialist; and R. Chowdhury, Communications Specialist, USAID-BADGE project Bangladesh’s NDCs and sustainable energy targets Bangladesh submitted its updated nationally determined contributions […]
India’s large-scale electric vehicle (EV) adoption is stymied by the lack of charging infrastructure, higher costs of EVs, range anxiety and other impediments. Battery swapping, which involves simply exchanging discharged batteries for charged ones, has […]
Legacy issues continue to create hurdles for solar power developers. These include policy uncertainty, frequent regulatory changes, land acquisition issues, inadequate power evacuation infrastructure, and the imposition of basic customs duties and GST. In addition, […]
Our world is the most interconnected it has ever been. This has been demonsÂtrated tiÂme and again through shared heÂalth experiences, geopolitical interests and conflicts, and natural disasters that collectively upend communities, supply chains and […]
Thermal power plants (TPPs) in the country have reportedly been witnessing depleting coal stock in recent days, attributable in part to the increase in power demand and logistical constraints. Amid concerns of shortages, Coal India […]
Green hydrogen is set to become a game changer in the global energy landscape. Its versatility means that it can be used across various sectors such as transport, power and industries. Thus, both government agencies […]
Green hydrogen has become a key priority area for governments and industries worldwide owing to the transforming energy landscape and the demand for cleaner fuels that ensure energy security. Significant development has been witnessed in […]
R. Lakshmanan, Executive Director, REC and Chief Executive Officer, REC Power Distribution Company Limited Electrification opens up a world of opportunities – it empowers citizens and transforms their quality of lives. Extended working hours for […]
Several major initiatives to facilitate energy transition and promote the renewable energy industry were outlined in the Union Budget 2022-23. The budget highlighted sustainability and climate change mitigation, with a particular focus on battery swapping […]
Union Budget 2022-23 announced several key provisions for enabling energy transition and expanding the clean energy sector. From battery swapping for EVs and domestic manufacturing of solar cells and modules to co-firing of biomass pellets […]
In the run-up to the Union Budget 2022, industry stakeholders talk about their hopes and expectations for the sector. Their top priorities are more reforms in the power distribution segment and measures to spur renewable […]
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