Hydropower is an important strategic asset in India’s evolving power system as it supports renewable generation while also providing flexibility services as variable renewable energy scales up. Hydropower projects are increasingly being digitalised to operate […]
The Ministry of Power has released the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026, a landmark document aimed at steering India’s power sector towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Once finalised, the policy will replace […]
Emerging technologies are rapidly reshaping the electrical characteristics of power systems. Inverter-based renewable generation, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, artificial intelligence-driven computing and large-scale data centres are introducing new patterns of electricity production and consumption […]
Power quality has become a critical determinant of grid reliability and system efficiency as India’s power sector undergoes rapid change. Issues such as voltage fluctuations, harmonic distortion, poor power factor and electrical noise, long treated […]
Power quality (PQ) is increasingly becoming an important parameter in the Indian power sector, with the focus shifting from capacity addition to reliability, efficiency and consumer-centric performance. While the country has made significant progress in […]
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Technology for India [SHANTI] Bill, 2025, marks a decisive shift in India’s approach to civil nuclear energy. Passed by Parliament, the bill repeals the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, […]
India’s transmission network is witnessing rapid growth to cater to the country’s rising power demand and expanding generation capacity. In recent years, this growth has been marked by the physical expansion of the network and […]
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 […]
The road to energy transition in India depends not only on the speed of renewable energy capacity addition, but also on the transmission sector’s ability to move power across regions in the country. As per […]
Cross-border interconnections are becoming increasingly important as countries seek to strengthen energy security and integrate renewables into their grids. These links allow surplus power to flow across national boundaries and thus help balance seasonal and […]
The central government has set a 37 GW offshore wind target for 2030 and has approved Rs 7.45 billion viability gap funding package. Of this funding, roughly Rs 6.85 billion is dedicated to supporting the […]
The expansion and modernisation of electricity come with several constraints, such as land acquisition hurdles, installation challenges in highdensity areas, difficult terrains and long installation times. In light of these challenges, the power sector is […]
Transmission towers are vital structures that support overhead power lines, enabling high voltage electricity transmission. They are designed to withstand environmental forces and carry the weight and tension of transmission lines by transferring these loads […]
The conventional approach to power infrastructure construction – marked by manual surveying, prolonged procurement cycles and labour-intensive assembly – is gradually being replaced by data-driven, mechanised methods. Utilities today face mounting pressure to expand networks […]
India’s transmission sector is expanding significantly. The sector has played an important role in meeting the country’s rising energy demand while also allowing the incorporation of renewable energy. As electrical grids evolve to accommodate new […]
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 […]
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