India has set a target of net zero by 2070, alongside other emission targets for 2030. Further, in the recently updated nationally determined contribution, the country has committed to having non-fossil fuel-based energy sources to […]
The Ministry of Power’s (MoP) latest data on the aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses of discoms for 2021-22 brings some hope for the power sector. As per a preliminary analysis AT&C losses have declined […]
To help states cope with the rising power demand and resolve the stress in the sector, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has launched a scheme for the procurement of 4,500 MW of power for five […]
India aims to increase the non-fossil fuel-based installed capacity to 500 GW by 2030. As of October 31, 2022, the installed capacity in the country stood at 409 GW, including 166 GW of renewable capacity […]
The US’s historic climate bill, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), was signed by President Biden on August 16, 2022. It is the final version of the budget reconciliation bill (formerly known as the […]
The central government has undertaken various programmes and initiatives for implementing smart meters across the country. In August 2022, the prime minister launched the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), with an overall outlay of Rs […]
India started harnessing its wind power potential in the late 1980s and as of October 2022, the total wind power capacity installed in the country has reached 41.84 GW. The share of wind power in […]
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference held at Sharm el-Sheikh in November 2022 concluded with the landmark agreement to create the first-ever Loss and Damage Fund (LDF). The fund will provide financial assistance to […]
The power transmission sector is expected to face challenges posed by the changing power demand and energy mix. Huge investments would thus be required to strengthen and ramp up the country’s transmission system. According to […]
In a key development, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has recently issued a concept note on the pooling of tariffs of efficient coal and gas-based power generating stations that have completed 25 years or more. […]
The UK is pursuing ambitious targets for low carbon generation to promote energy security and meet its long-term net zero targets. Accelerating transmission investment in both onshore and offshore networks has become imperative to achieve […]
Stubble burning across north India, especially in Punjab and Haryana, is a primary cause of high air pollution in the winter. There are economic reasons for this practice. It is literally a quick and dirty […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) issued the draft National Electricity Plan (NEP) for generation in September 2022. The plan includes a review of the period 2017-22, detailed capacity addition requirement during the years 2022-27 and […]
A number of developments over the past several months indicate the strengthening of cross-border electricity trade (CBET) in South Asia, with India playing a pivotal role in it. CBET in South Asia is mostly being […]
The developments in the power sector over the past year or so clearly point to the energy transition that is under way in the sector. Renewable energy capacity additions have significantly outpaced those in the […]
The report covers 117 power utilities for the year 2020-21. The report is compiled based on audited/provisional annual accounts of the utilities. Of the 117 utilities, 98 have provided audited accounts and 8 have provided […]
Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) is witnessing a once-in-a-century shift in the manner electricity is generated and consumed. As the country races to meet the target of net zero by 2050, the NEM will see […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) published the Tenth Annual Integrated Ratings for the review year 2020-21 in August 2022, comprising insights and ratings on the operational performance and financial condition of around 76 discoms, comprising […]
In a major development, the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 8, 2022. The bill proposes crucial amendments to the Electricity Act, 2003, the principal act governing the Indian […]
In yet another move towards a sustainable energy transition, the Lok Sabha, on August 8, 2022, passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, which seeks to promote renewable energy uptake and the adoption of energy […]
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