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Building an Energy Secure Future

April 6, 2026

Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 opened at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on March 19, 2026. […]

Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 Begins

April 6, 2026

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Power, Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 – a global conference-cum-exhibition for the power and electricity sector – is being held on March 19-22, 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. […]

Industry Speak: What excites you the most about the power sector today?

April 5, 2026

Global Partnerships: India’s initiatives to promote cross-border energy cooperation

March 23, 2026

India is rapidly advancing its domestic clean energy transition while simultaneously strengthening international partnerships. This reflects a deliberate strategy to make energy cooperation a core part of its economic and geopolitical agenda. This approach is […]

Building Capacity: Strengthening the transmission network

March 23, 2026

India’s transmission sector is scaling up at an unprecedented pace to keep up with rising electricity demand and the rapid expansion of generation capacity, particularly from renewable sources. Network growth is no longer limited to […]

Energy Pathways: NITI Aayog report assesses power scenarios towards Viksit Bharat and net zero

March 23, 2026

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 […]

A Maturing Market: Renewable energy financing trends

March 16, 2026

India’s renewable energy financing ecosystem has entered a phase of scale, diversification and institutional maturity, supported by stronger policy backing, higher budgetary allocations, rising foreign direct investment (FDI), expanding institutional lending and active public market […]

A Maturing Market: Renewable energy financing trends

March 16, 2026

India’s renewable energy financing ecosystem has entered a phase of scale, diversification and institutional maturity, supported by stronger policy backing, higher budgetary allocations, rising foreign direct investment (FDI), expanding institutional lending and active public market […]

Balanced Approach: Integrating sustainability into AI infrastructure planning

March 16, 2026

The rapid surge of artificial intelligence (AI) and AI workloads is fundamentally reshaping the scale and nature of digital infrastructure, placing data centres at the forefront of technological growth across economies. However, this growth is […]

New Applications: Green hydrogen emerges as an energy carrier

March 16, 2026

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 […]

Green Energy Future: Emerging opportunities in the renewables sector

March 16, 2026

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. […]

Intelligent Assets: AI applications transforming the renewable energy sector

March 6, 2026

India’s renewable energy sector is undergoing a transformation. At solar parks, wind farms and control rooms, decisions once made after manual inspection are now being executed by lines of code. […]

IES Blueprint: India Energy Stack seeks to create an interoperable electricity ecosystem

March 6, 2026

Marking a significant step towards creating a digital public infrastructure (DPI) for the power sector, the Ministry of Power has released Version 0.3 of the India Energy Stack (IES) architecture and strategy documents. The strategy […]

Ensuring Energy Security: Expanding generation capacity to meet rising power demand

March 6, 2026

The power generation segment is the cornerstone of India’s economy, ensuring energy security for over 1.4 billion people and facilitating the nation’s transition to a $5 trillion economy. Over the past decade, India’s power generation […]

Steady Gains: Distribution segment sees gradual progress amid policy-led reforms

March 6, 2026

India’s power distribution segment remains at the centre of ongoing power sector reforms, as its operational efficiency and financial viability ultimately determine the sustainability of the entire electricity value chain. In recent years, policy efforts […]

Key Statistics: Source-wise power capacity and generation trends

March 5, 2026

Structured Maintenance: O&M strategies for performance and cost optimisation of hydropower projects

February 23, 2026

Operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies are central to the efficiency, availability and operating life of hydropower assets. Given the capital-intensive nature, long asset life and site-specific characteristics of hydropower projects, effective O&M practices are essential […]

Distribution Reforms: Progress under the RDSS

February 13, 2026

The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) marks a shift towards outcome-linked reforms in the distribution segment, with a focus on addressing persistent financial stress and operational inefficiencies at the discom level. The scheme aims to […]

Renewed Momentum: Strong policy support and PSP focus revive interest in hydropower

February 13, 2026

Hydropower remains a cornerstone of India’s renewable energy mix, offering a unique combination of clean generation, grid stability and long-duration storage. Following a period of slowdown, the sector is regaining momentum, marked by rapid capacity […]

Balancing the Grid: CEA roadmap for scaling up pumped storage

February 5, 2026

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 […]