Speaking at the 12th India Energy Storage Week 2026, organised by the India Energy Storage Alliance, Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power, highlighted the growing importance of energy storage in India’s power sector. He discussed the […]
India’s battery energy storage system (BESS) is witnessing growing momentum as storage assumes a larger role in supporting renewable energy integration and grid reliability. According to the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) National Generation Adequacy Plan, […]
Recently, the Central Electricity Authority released a report proposing a framework for rationalising consumer fixed charges and improving fixed cost recovery by discoms. The report highlights the significant mismatch between the fixed costs incurred by […]
With renewable energy capacity expanding rapidly, power plants are increasingly using automation and digital tools to handle more complex operations and improve efficiency. Automation in the sector has progressed steadily, moving from basic mechanisation to […]
In March 2026, the union cabinet approved the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a total outlay of around Rs 25.85 billion. The scheme targets the installation of approximately 1,500 […]
Robust operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies for hydroelectric power plants (HEPs) are essential to sustain performance and preserve asset value over time. An effective O&M framework supports long-term plant operations, optimises energy generation and minimises […]
Maharashtra’s electricity demand has been rising steadily in recent years, driven by growing industrial activity, urbanisation and increasing energy consumption across sectors. Electricity consumption in the state has increased from 150,764 MUs in 2022-23 to […]
The session on “Resilient Global Energy Mix: Strengthening reliability, affordability and clean growth” featured a panel discussion among Gurdeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director (MD), NTPC Limited; Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan, Director – Projects, Power […]
The BES 2026 session titled, “Financing Global Power Transition: Converting ambition into bankable projects”, explored the critical shift from technological challenges to the urgent need for massive financial mobilisation and robust investment ecosystems in the […]
The session on “Nuclear Power for Energy Security: Delivering scalable and reliable clean power” featured remarks by Ranjay Sharan, President, Nuclear Energy Business, Reliance Industries Limited; K. Shanmugha Sundaram, Chairman, NTPC Parmanu Urja Nigam Limited, […]
India’s renewable energy sector is entering a phase in which plant performance matters as much as plant commissioning. As of February 28, 2026, the country had 143.6 GW of solar capacity, 55.13 GW of wind […]
Rajasthan is consistently progressing in its clean energy efforts and supporting the nation’s sustainability goals. According to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), as of January 2026, the total installed power capacity in the state was […]
As part of the thrust towards India’s 2070 net zero target, NITI Aayog has released a series of reports on scenarios towards Viksit Bharat and net zero for various sectors, including power. The report on […]
Greenko has steadily built one of India’s most diversified renewable energy portfolios, anchored in a multi-technology mix and spread across a wide geographic footprint. Established in 2004, the company today operates about 9.4 GW of […]
Green hydrogen is slowly becoming a key component of India’s low-carbon transition. Its role in cutting industrial emissions, reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels, and improving long-term energy security has elevated it to the policy […]
India’s renewable energy transition is at a crossroads. While solar and wind continue to anchor capacity growth, emerging segments such as storage, hybrids, biofuels and green hydrogen are increasingly shaping the next stage of expansion. […]
Gujarat has been an early adopter of renewable energy in India. The state’s renewable energy journey began with a strong emphasis on wind power. It introduced its first wind policy as early as 1993, which […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a report titled “Roadmap to 100 GW of Hydro Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) by 2035-36”, outlining a strategic pathway for scaling up pumped storage capacity over the next […]
The global net zero transition is transforming industrial strategy in India. Net zero is no longer a distant sustainability goal; it has become central to competitiveness, resilience and long-term growth. India’s pledge to achieve net […]
As India accelerates towards its ambitious targets of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and attaining net-zero emissions by 2070, the development of a robust power transmission network will play a pivotal […]
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