Strengthening Ties
In a move that is expected to significantly open up the market for cross-border power trading, the […]
Specials
Strengthening Ties
Cost Implications
The power sector in India is characterised by distortions due to cross-subsidy charges in electricity tariffs, use […]
Time for Action
Tightening its grip on coal-based power plants, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed penalties of up […]
Scaling Up
Smart metering mandate to accelerate adoption
Smart metering has been one of the key focus areas of the government towards reducing the aggregate […]
In the Fast Lane
Government issues guidelines for EV charging stations
One of the most pressing concerns for India’s e-mobility plans has been the lack of easy availability […]
Picking Up Pace
Progress in FGD implementation at TPPs
Reducing emissions from coal-based power plants has been one of the key focus areas of the government. […]
Not a Myth
Decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors is possible
As economies across the globe scale up their efforts to tackle global warming in order to deliver […]
Power Networking
Renewables drive Spain’s grid expansion plans
Spain generated about 33.7 per cent of its power from renewables in 2017, with wind being the […]
Exploiting Synergies
PFC-REC combined entity to create financing behemoth
On December 6, 2018, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave in-principle approval for the sale […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]