India’s power sector, which is built around centralised generation and long-term power purchase agreements, is now undergoing gradual structural change. The steady growth of distributed renewable energy, particularly rooftop solar, is increasing surplus generation at […]
Over the past few decades, India has seen significant growth in power generation capacity and a steady expansion of its transmission network. Alongside these developments, the distribution segment has continued to play a crucial role […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a staff paper to address the concern of connectivity granted through the letter of award (LoA) route, where the signing of power purchase agreements (PPAs) or power […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has recently notified the Connectivity and General Network Access to the Inter-State Transmission System (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2025, introducing reforms towards securing grid access. The amendment refines the regulatory […]
Power exchanges in India, despite operating for 15 years, continue to account for below 10 per cent of total electricity trade. The existing market structure, with multiple exchanges maintaining fragmented order books and conducting parallel […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently released the draft Power Market (First Amendment) Regulations, 2025, marking a significant step towards advancing India’s electricity market design. Building on the foundation of the Power Market Regulations, […]
Virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) are an important tool for accelerating renewable energy adoption, driving the decarbonisation of commercial and industrial operations, and supporting organisations in achieving their renewable energy goals. They are particularly relevant […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently issued a suo moto order to power exchanges, driven by growing concerns over price deviations and potential market manipulation in certain short-term electricity contracts. This regulatory action was […]
The Indian power grid is navigating a complex transition, driven by the increasing integration of renewable energy sources. This shift towards sustainability introduces operational intricacies, particularly in maintaining the delicate balance of grid frequency. Recognising […]
Grid Controller of India Limited recently released the Short-Term National Resource Adequacy Plan (ST-NRAP) 2025-26 report prepared by National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC). A comprehensive analysis the primary objective of the ST-NRAP is to assess […]
The Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) 2023, which was notified in July 2023, and effective from October 2023, established comprehensive operational guidelines for the electricity grid in India. It has helped ensure efficient, reliable and […]
In a landmark decision, the transition to a five-minute scheduling, metering and settlement regime was approved in the 15th National Power Committee (NPC) meeting. This significant move is set to modernise India’s power sector, addressing […]
By Sandeep Agrawal, Director and Founder, Teamlease Regtech As India embarks on its journey to become the third-largest economy by 2030, it is important to decouple this progress from harmful carbon emissions. India is the […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has been consistently monitoring the performance of various market segments and contracts within power exchanges to ensure efficiency and transparency. Recently, the apex regulator issued a draft order giving […]
By S.K. Soonee, Former and Founder CEO, POSOCO; Dr Deb Chattopadhyay, Senior Energy Specialist, The World Bank; and Debasis De, Former Executive Director, NLDC Grid-India Optimisation is at the heart of the power sector’s operations […]
In August 2021, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued a mechanism to establish a compensation mechanism for thermal gencos installing emission control systems (ECSs). However, due to some initial hiccups, the regulator has now […]
By Rishu Garg, Policy Specialist, and Harikrishna K.V., Research Scientist, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued the Draft Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Deviation Settlement Mechanism [DSM] […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently released a staff paper on “Regulatory Oversight on Bidding Behaviour in Power Exchanges” with the aim to address unprecedented situations such as abnormal increases in power prices on […]
In recent years, Delhi’s power sector has made notable strides across multiple fronts, showcasing improvements in reliability, AT&C loss reduction, renewable energy integration, consumer satisfaction and financial viability. Investments in infrastructure upgrades, coupled with policy […]
On February 6, 2024, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued a suo moto order directing Grid India to implement a shadow pilot model for the coupling of power markets. The proposed shadow pilot seeks […]
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