Case for Hydro
Proposed policy could lead to a revival
The absence of a hydropower policy that comprehensively addresses the woes of this segment has been one […]
Specials
Case for Hydro
Transmission Troubles
Private transmission companies have time and again raised concerns regarding the lack of a level-playing field in […]
Pilot Procurement Scheme
Some respite for gencos as PTC signs first round of PPAs
After a long lull, there is some visibility on the power purchase agreement (PPA) front for power […]
Streamlining the Merit Order
POSOCO releases consultation paper on optimal utilisation of ISGS capacity
In September 2018, the Power System Corporation of India (POSOCO) published a consultation paper on “Security Constrained […]
New Direction
Draft amendments to the Electricity Act reflect changed sector realities
In a move that could be a potential game changer for the power sector, the government recently […]
Rewarding Achievers
MoP announces incentives for speedy implementation of Saubhagya works
As the April 2019 deadline for household electrification under the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana […]
Taking Stock
Ongoing rail projects to improve coal evacuation infrastructure
A significant growth in coal production in the past few years has necessitated the setting up of […]
Generation Roundup
Non-resolution of stressed assets weighs on the sector
Capacity addition by renewable energy sources continues to outpace that by conventional sources. In 2017-18, about 11,788 […]
Time for A Reboot
State of the sector
The sector appears to be consolidating the gains from recent reforms. Demand, which had been playing spoilsport, […]
Growth Positive
Transmission improves on the back of policy and regulatory developments
India’s power transmission segment is growing at an unprecedented pace mainly due to the thrust provided by […]
Will UDAY Deliver?
An update on the scheme’s progress over the past year
The Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) has been one of the biggest initiatives taken by the government […]
Distribution Progress
On the path to recovery
Despite a significant improvement in its overall performance, the power distribution segment continues to face challenges such […]
Redesigning the Market
CERC paper stresses the need for real-time power trading to fix energy imbalances
Power system and market reforms in India are essentially being driven by the large-scale integration of renewable […]
Plugging in Renewables
Good growth but transmission challenges remain
The government’s continued focus on solar and wind capacity addition has led to a remarkable increase in […]
Coal Concerns
Imports rise as domestic stocks plummet
In recent months, coal availability at thermal power plants (TPPs) in the country has been under pressure […]
Nuclear Rise
Focus on international collaborations and NSG membership
Nuclear power provides an ideal solution to India’s twin challenges of meeting a huge energy requirement and […]
Course Correction
The hydropower sector in India has been witnessing a lull for the past few years. This is […]
Creating Change
New policy and regulatory initiatives aimed at sector reform
In the past one year, the power sector has witnessed several policy and regulatory developments broadly aimed […]
Trading Trends
Rise in short-term volumes and prices
With thermal power plants facing a demand crunch and discoms not signing any power purchase agreements (PPAs) […]
Recovery Steps
Government sets up panel to resolve stressed assets as RBI deadline ends
As the 180-day deadline for the resolution of high-value non-performing assets (NPAs) of around Rs 20 billion […]