India’s power sector is witnessing steady growth, supported by policy reforms, increasing investments and renewable capacity additions. Key milestones include surpassing the 50 per cent non-fossil capacity target ahead of schedule, progress in storage and […]
India’s renewable energy sector is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by ambitious government policies and significant investments across segments. The landscape is expanding beyond the well-established solar and wind segments, with increasing momentum across emerging […]
India’s short-term power market maintained its upward trajectory in 2024-25, driven by higher demand, new technologies and supportive policies, which have improved liquidity, flexibility and market access for discoms, generators and open access consumers. The […]
The power sector witnessed major policy and regulatory developments in the past year, reflecting the government’s thrust on energy transition and increased private sector participation. The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently notified the Electricity (Amendment) […]
India’s power sector is witnessing a significant transformation, driven by the rapid integration of variable renewable energy into the grid. This transition has disrupted traditional load patterns, creating an urgent need for greater flexibility in […]
India possesses an impressive offshore wind energy potential of over 70 GW in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu alone, presenting a significant opportunity to accelerate the nation’s clean energy transition. With an ambitious target of installing […]
India’s renewable energy transition continues to gain momentum, having reached a key milestone in June 2025 when more than 50 per cent of the country’s installed power generation capacity came from non-fossil fuel sources. As […]
In a push to accelerate India’s decarbonisation goals and increase renewables consumption, the Ministry of Power (MoP), in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), has issued a draft renewable consumption obligation (RCO) notification […]
India’s renewable energy sector is evolving beyond the well-established solar and wind segments, with increasing momentum across emerging clean technologies such as hybrids, energy storage systems such as battery energy storage systems (BESSs) and pumped […]
India’s compressed biogas (CBG) sector is gaining traction, backed by abundant biomass availability, supportive policy interventions, the need for sustainable waste management and a growing emphasis on domestic energy security. The sector is seen as […]
Peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading is an innovative concept that allows individuals and companies to buy and sell electricity directly with one another. Peers are electricity users and prosumers connected through electricity infrastructure. These participants may […]
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 […]
India’s electricity demand is expanding with the rising urbanisation, digitalisation and increasing electrification of industries as well as transport, leading to the need for power infrastructure augmentation across all verticals – generation, transmission and distribution. […]
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 […]
In an interview with Power Line, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, spoke about his key priorities, the achievements of the Indian renewable energy sector, […]
At the 22nd Annual Conference on Hydropower, Raj Kumar Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director, NHPC and SJVN Limited, highlighted the crucial role of hydropower in India’s energy transition. He emphasised the sector’s untapped potential, ongoing […]
By Dr Sapan Thapar, Associate Professor, and Dr Gopal Sarangi, Associate Professor, TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi Incentives, subsidies and other forms of support are being provided by both the central as well […]
Saurabh Kumar, Vice President, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, India’s power sector faces its own formidable challenge – an unprecedented surge […]
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