Thermal power generation holds a central place in India’s energy landscape, accounting for 49.74 per cent (243,789.62 MW) of the country’s total installed capacity as of July 2025. Industrial operations, infrastructure development and rural electrification […]
By Prankur Patel, Assistant Director, Central Electricity Authority The installation of flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems across India’s coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) has emerged as a controversial topic in recent years due to rising […]
By Akhil Aggarwal, Vice President, Greenko Group India’s rapidly growing renewable energy capacity is transforming the electricity mix. As the share of intermittent renewables continues to rise, the need for despatchable clean energy becomes important. In […]
The hydropower segment is experiencing a significant transformation due to the adoption of advanced digital technologies. As utilities strive to enhance operational efficiency, improve system reliability and align with evolving energy market dynamics, the integration […]
India is rapidly expanding its renewable energy capacity, but this growth brings a critical challenge – how to store intermittent renewable energy. Pumped storage projects (PSPs) are now being recognised as a viable and scalable […]
India’s gas genset market is undergoing a steady transition, driven by the rising demand for cleaner energy solutions and reliable backup power. Gas gensets produce less noise and fewer emissions than diesel gensets, making them […]
While peak and energy deficits have significantly improved over the years, there is a need for continuous and consistent power supply for key and energy-intensive sectors such as manufacturing, construction, healthcare and other residential and commercial […]
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 […]
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