Hydropower continues to play a critical role in India’s energy transition, offering a reliable and renewable source of electricity, with grid-balancing capabilities. As of June 2025, India’s total installed hydropower capacity stood at 54,480.21 MW. […]
Operations and maintenance (O&M) is a critical function in the life cycle of hydropower plants, directly impacting plant reliability, efficiency and performance. Structured and technology-driven O&M strategies are essential to minimise downtime, manage costs and […]
The safe and efficient functioning of power generation equipment is a must to ensure reliable and uninterrupted power supply in the country. Power plants across thermal, hydro and renewable energy segments are capital-intensive and operate […]
The integration of new assets into India’s power grid is dependent on accurate testing and measurement due to the country’s fast power system expansion and improvement. Maintaining efficient and effective equipment performance and assuring a […]
As the energy sector undergoes rapid transformation, power plant automation has emerged as a cornerstone of modern energy management. Faced with the twin challenges of growing energy demand and the integration of renewable energy sources, […]
To address growing environmental concerns, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) mandated the installation of flue gas desulfurisation (FGD) systems in coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) under the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, […]
The growing momentum toward automation in power plants is being driven by rapid technological advancements, increasing financial viability and the need to optimise and enhance power generation efficiency. India has been witnessing a steady increase […]
Thermal power plants (TPPs) play a crucial role in meeting global energy demands. However, these plants are complex systems with numerous interconnected components and processes that require precise control and monitoring to ensure efficient, reliable […]
Power plants and electricity producers face a range of operational and regulatory challenges. Many facilities continue to rely on outdated systems, making it difficult to maintain efficiency and comply with increasingly stringent environmental and safety […]
The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is a statutory corporation formed under a special act of Parliament with joint capital contribution from the Indian government, the West Bengal government and the Jharkhand government (erstwhile Bihar) for […]
India’s ambitious target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear energy capacity by 2047, as announced in the recent Union Budget, marks a significant shift in the country’s energy strategy. The government’s plans include encouraging private […]
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 […]
The past year has seen notable shifts in the operational performance of utilities across the power sector in India. Power demand surged significantly, leading to higher operational efficiency in thermal power plants (TPPs), as reflected […]
In a recent interview with Power Line magazine, Sanjiv Kumar Katiyar, managing director, Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL), spoke about the current state of the power sector in Chhattisgarh as well as CSPGCL’s […]
In a recent discussion with Power Line, K. Shanmugha Sundaram, director (projects), NTPC Limited, and Pankaj Kumar Gupta, general manager (energy transition and policy research), NTPC, reflected on the remarkable advancements in India’s power sector […]
Thermal power remains vital in India’s energy landscape, especially in meeting peak summer demand, contributing 54 per cent of the total installed capacity of 446 GW (as of June 2024). However, coal-based capacity addition has […]
Controlling emissions in coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) is essential for a successful energy transition. While renewable energy sources are expanding rapidly, coal-based plants are expected to remain crucial for grid stability in the near […]
Fuel management, particularly in thermal power generation, is a crucial aspect of operational efficiency and cost management. For power generation companies (gencos), managing fuel effectively encompasses ensuring the right quantity, quality, price and logistics of […]
With the increasing share of renewable energy in the power mix, thermal power plants (TPPs) are required to frequently adjust their operations through load cycling, involving quick ramp-ups and ramp-downs. As India aims to meet […]
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