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, […]
While India’s renewable energy capacity is growing rapidly, this alone is not sufficient to achieve the energy transition; supplying clean energy reliably, securely and affordably requires a transformation of the grid and a shift towards […]
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, […]
Rajasthan is consistently progressing in its clean energy efforts and supporting the nation’s sustainability goals. According to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), as of January 2026, the total installed power capacity in the state was […]
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 […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently released the 14th Integrated Rating and Ranking Report, which presents a comprehensive assessment of the operational and financial […]
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 […]
The American electric grid stands at an inflection point. As the nation’s energy landscape undergoes its most profound transformation in generations, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has unveiled its 2025 Transmission Expansion Plan (MTEP25), […]
The flexible operation of thermal power plants (TPPs) has emerged as a key concern amid the rapid transformation of India’s power system. As renewable energy capacity expands at an accelerated pace and variability becomes a […]
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 […]
Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) has released a discussion paper examining the possible applications of grid-forming (GFM) inverter technology in the Indian power system. As India moves towards its target of achieving 500 GW […]
Europe’s energy transition has reached a critical juncture where the availability, resilience and integration of energy infrastructure have become as vital as large-scale deployment of renewable energy generation itself. In the dynamic geopolitical and economic […]
Gujarat has been an early adopter of renewable energy in India. The state’s renewable energy journey began with a strong emphasis on wind power. It introduced its first wind policy as early as 1993, which […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has proposed amendments to the Electricity Rules, 2005 to ease compliance for captive power projects. Issued for stakeholder consultation, the draft seeks to resolve ambiguities in the captive framework, reduce […]
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