The distribution segment is the breadwinner for the power sector and while discoms may grapple with legacy challenges in the short term, initiatives such as the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) will resolve the problems […]
At the recent 5th POSOCO Day event, R.K. Singh, union minister for power, new and renewable energy, spoke about the sector’s achievements, the challenges ahead, and the outlook for the sector. Excerpts… The Indian power […]
India’s renewable energy market is evolving, with the focus shifting from just utility-scale stand-alone wind and solar projects to round-the-clock power, green hydrogen, C&I solar, energy storage and manufacturing. Faced with these changing market dynamics […]
Sterlite Power has witnessed robust operational and financial performance over the past two years despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The company’s long-term outlook is all about clean and sustainable energy, keeping the transmission grid up and […]
India’s renewable energy sector is growing rapidly, with emerging opportunities in hybrids, energy storage, green hydrogen, electric vehicles (EVs) and other segments. The country’s policy and regulatory regime is also transitioning simultaneously, with adequate adjustments […]
Apraava Energy (formerly CLP India) envisions its energy portfolio doubling over the next three to four years. The company aims to expand its power transmission business and explore new opportunities in the distribution and retail […]
Gujarat, an early mover in the Indian renewable energy space, is known for its planned approach to sector development and effective implementation. It has a favourable regulatory framework in place for the deployment of wind, […]
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) has played a pivotal role in the country’s transmission sector – from the formation of a single unified national grid to expanding cross-border interconnections as well as augmenting […]
Suresh Prabhu, Former Union Power Minister, has been one of the key change-makers in the power sector. He is responsible for having pushed through critical reforms, most notably the Electricity Act, 2003. In a recent […]
The power sector has achieved several important milestones over the past few years, including universal electrification and a single unified national grid. It has also taken rapid strides on the renewables and energy efficiency fronts. […]
In 25 years, renewables plus storage will be the dominant generation source, believes Dr Ajay Mathur, director general, International Solar Alliance (ISA). While fossil fuel capacity will continue to serve as baseload, by 2030, the […]
With the Indian electricity grid becoming increasingly complex, grid operation and transmission planning will evolve significantly over the next 25 years, believes S.K. Soonee, adviser, Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO). There will be a […]
The country has done immensely well in renewables despite being a late starter, says Anil Sardana, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer, Adani Transmission, and MD, Adani Power. He believes green hydrogen and technological […]
A key change that is under way in the power sector is a shift towards sustainable energy usage, says Dr Praveer Sinha, chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD), Tata Power. […]
A leader in the renewable energy segment, Anand Kumar, former secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, and senior adviser in the clean energy space, has been responsible for devising several key policy measures that have supported the industry’s progress. […]
With evolving sector dynamics, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is increasingly focusing on the indigenisation of clean coal technologies and development of advanced ultra-supercritical technologies. The company is also gearing up to tap opportunities in […]
Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO), which has been efficiently managing the electric grid, plans to continue focusing on grid security, reliability and resilience, especially in view of the growing integration of renewables, an ageing transmission network and […]
NHPC Limited, the largest hydropower developer in the country, has played a pivotal role in the sector for decades, adding about 7,000 MW in the past 45 years. It is now gearing up to double […]
The Power Finance Corporation (PFC), the largest lender to the power sector, with a market share of 20 per cent, has been lending to marquee power projects and facilitating government schemes, including the latest Rs […]
PTC India Limited, incorporated in 1999, has played a pivotal role in developing the Indian electricity market for over two decades. The company has grown from strength to strength with traded electricity volumes witnessing a […]
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