The building sector is one of India’s fastest growing energy consumers, driven by rapid urbanisation, expanding commercial activity and infrastructure development. Large commercial, institutional and residential buildings account for a significant share of electricity consumption, […]
Over the years, Power Line has published articles focusing on poor compliance with and weak enforcement of renewable power obligations (RPOs) and the renewable energy certificate (REC) mechanism. Earlier, the central concern was whether RPOs […]
India’s power sector generates vast amounts of data every day. Yet, much of it remains scattered across generating companies, load despatch centres, transmission and distribution licensees, regulators and other agencies. Differences in data formats and […]
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, […]
Nuclear energy is gaining prominence as a reliable source of round-the-clock, low-carbon power that complements India’s growing renewable energy capacity. Following the announcement of the government’s target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity […]
Energy security has become a major concern across the world, amidst rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions in the global fuel markets. India imports a large part of its crude oil and natural gas requirements, making […]
India’s electricity demand has expanded significantly over the past few years, reflecting the country’s economic growth, rising electrification levels and increasing energy consumption across sectors. A major milestone was achieved on May 21, 2026, when […]
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 […]
Investment Roadmap CEIS to unlock over Euro 10 trillion of clean energy funding through 2040 Europe is faced with the unprecedented challenge of meeting its energy transition goals of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 (at […]
Currently, India relies on long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for procuring generation capacity. Under this system, generators enter into long-term contracts with discoms and recover fixed costs based on the declared availability of their plants. […]
The cover story of Renewable Watch’s April 2026 issue, “Waste Wise”, covered waste management challenges in Delhi-NCR, the growing burden of legacy waste at landfill sites, the need for improved waste processing infrastructure and the […]
The ongoing transformation of the power sector and the emergence of disruptive technologies necessitate the revamping of existing sector systems and processes. Artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions are increasingly being integrated across the sector to enhance […]
In line with its energy transition goals, India aims to set up 500 GW of non-fossil-based electricity generation installed capacity by 2030. To support this target, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) released a comprehensive transmission […]
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 […]
Over the past few decades, the government has introduced targeted measures to strengthen the performance of discoms, including investments in network augmentation, smart metering, automation and digital systems. A key milestone was achieved in 2024-25, […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified guidelines for its 500 MW pilot Contract for Difference (CfD) scheme, with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) as the nodal agency. The mechanism […]
India’s nuclear power programme has reached a significant milestone, with the 500 MWe prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, attaining first criticality. This marks the initiation of a controlled and sustained nuclear […]
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 […]
India’s power sector is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by rising electricity demand, economic growth and a shift towards cleaner energy sources. In this landscape, balancing sustainability with reliable and affordable power supply has become […]
By Tarun Katiyar, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tata Power Trading Company Limited Why utility-as-a-service is India’s next infrastructure shift India’s infrastructure story is being written at speed, powered by ambitious builds across airports, […]
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